Preparing a project

In this section you will find detailed information on EuropeAid's publication of calls for proposal; on how to prepare a project proposal and an eligible budget plan; how and when to submit a project proposal; and the procedure to follow to sign the Grant Contract.

Want to know in what consists the integrated project approach?

• Would you like to be aware of the Project Cycle Management approach?
• Want to know the Logical Framework approach?

Cost eligibility:

• Want to be aware of the general principles of cost eligibility?
• Want to know which costs are considered non-eligible under EC-funded external actions?

Calls for proposals:

• Want to know where you can find calls for proposals?
• Want to know the key sections of the Guidelines for applicants?
• Want to be aware of the eligibility issues regarding calls for proposals?
• Would like to be aware of the difference between open and restricted calls for proposals?
• Want information on the grants awarded without calls for proposals?

How to apply for a grant:

• Want to know what are the basic rules of Grants?
• Want to know what are the preliminary steps to apply for a grant?
• Need help in preparing a project proposal?
• Need help in submitting your proposal?
• Want to know what are the criteria used by EuropeAid to evaluate project proposals?

Grant contract and annexes:

• Want to know what is the procedure for grant contract signing and entry into force?
• Want to become familiar with the annexes to the grant contract?
• Want to know which can be the payment arrangement of your Grant Contract?