osi conference, bled 22-24 april 2004 eu funding: an introduction tamsin rose
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EU Funding: an introduction
Tamsin Rose
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General features of EU programmes
Annual Calls for Proposals Limited time to prepare Co-financing Large-scale projects Multi-annual projects Geographic coverage and balance Concrete activities Require ‘innovation’
Success rates : from 1 in 5 funded to 1 in 15
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Why avoid EU programmes? EC priorities don’t match yours and change often Diverts resources from core activities Need for independent voice and identity Long timeframe and delays Co-financing requirements Cash-flow – late payments ! Cost to develop Admin requirements Need to downsize after project
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Why participate in EU programmes?
Profile and visibility Receive information and expertise Join networks Funds Support national advocacy Develop expertise and capacity Increase professionalism
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There are many different roles
Leader Create and manage consortium, contractual
responsibility for finance and admin (Coordination)
Partner responsible for a national activity or thematic input
(Activity)
Expert scientific input or sectoral knowledge
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Review of the pros and cons
PRO EU projects provide profile, visibility, funds, new
partnerships, exchange of information and data, advocacy opportunities, reinforce capacity
CONS EU projects may not match your priorities, cost you
money, create major admin and cashflow problems, decisions take a long time.
CONCLUSION: Make up your own mind on a case-by-case basis
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Look for the right funding Where to find information?
EU Information Centre EU Delegation Umbrella organisations Internet
Focus on a few options only Don’t try to fit a square into a circle
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Some questions for an NGO manager
Does this programme respond to my priorities and philosophy?
Will this contribute to my mission statement? Can I retain my independence? Do I have the resources to apply? Can I find the right partners? Who else might apply? What do I need from this project?
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Get ready !
Prepare a brief ‘visit-card’ – history, members, recent projects
English copies of your statutes, lists of executive board members, annual accounts
Know the cost of key budget items: staff, travel, translation
Get agreement of your members and executive committee
Check previous funded projects, application forms Identify potential partners and co-funders Take advantage of Commission Q+A opportunities
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Useful websites
EU DG SANCO http://europa.eu.int/comm/health
Overview of EU grants and loans: http://europa.eu.int/grants/index_en.htm
EuropeAid http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/index_en.htm Tender/Proposal search:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl EC delegation around the world
http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/repdel/index_rep_en.cfm