Vents Armands Krauklis Yours 20.08.2026/ /3.9/26/680/
Valka Municipality Council
[email protected] Ours 22.09.2026 no 11.1-4/26/1946-2
Informācija par Valkas novada pašvaldības
reģistrēto dokumentu Nr.3.9/26/680
Dear Mr Vents Armands Krauklis,
Thank you for the letter No 3.9/26/680 submitted to us on 20 August 2026 requesting an extension
of the deadline for signing the Subsidy Contract for the project EE-LV00231 “Valga-Valka
Strategy” until 1st of November 2026. We apologize for the delayed reply, but as there is no
precedent within the Programme, we had to investigate and analyze all potential implications for
the implementation of the project.
We recognise the seriousness of the situation, and we are sorry to learn of the challenges faced by
Valka Municipality. At the same time, we greatly appreciate your commitment to the
implementation of the project and to successful cross-border cooperation with your Estonian
partner.
Considering the circumstances described in your letter, we are prepared to extend the deadline for
signing the Subsidy Contract until 1 November 2026. By that date, we kindly ask you to inform
us whether Valka Municipality is able to proceed with the project and assume the commitments
arising from the Subsidy Contract. The project implementation should start at the latest on 1
January 2027 to finalize all the planned activities as stated in the approved application form by the
end of the Programme eligibility period which is 31 December 2028. If it becomes evident that
the project cannot commence on 1 January 2027 or cannot be implemented within the Programme
eligibility period, the Managing Authority may need to withdraw its funding decision and release
the funds allocated to the project for other Programme purposes.
As the project start date specified in the draft Subsidy Contract (1 September 2026) can no longer
be maintained, the current version of the Subsidy Contract (No. 11.1-4/26/210) cannot be used for
project implementation. Once the situation has been clarified, the Managing Authority/Joint
Secretariat will prepare and issue an updated contract reflecting the revised implementation
timetable. As soon as the reasons for postponing the signing of the contract are clarified, a new
contract will be issued by the Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat.
We would appreciate receiving an update on the situation no later than 1 November 2026, or earlier
should any significant developments occur.
Lõkke 4 / 10122 Tallinn / Estonia / + 372 663 8200 /
[email protected] / www.rtk.ee/ Reg. code: 70007340
We sincerely hope that a feasible solution can be found and wish you success in resolving the
current situation.
Yours sincerely,
(signed digitally)
Anu-Maaja Pallok
Head of the Managing Authority and Joint Secretariat
Külli Kaare
[email protected]