Some 19 projects, on the provision of training and equipment, knowledge development, special and technical support and awareness-raising, have been approved for implementation starting in 2013. The projects will be implemented by non-profit organizations through grants managed by UNICRI for 13 million euro. On 1 February 2012, UNICRI opened an international call for proposals, which remained open until 15 April 2012. National and international organizations were invited to submit proposals for the implementation of the 19 projects.