1. First call – May-September 2013 Technical Assistance Facility for Danube Region Projects

2. 1.Background 2.Overview, calendar 3.The different steps STEP 1: Application STEP 2: Selection STEP 3: Implementation STEP 4: Follow-up

3. Analysis of needs for financial instruments in the EUSDR on behalf of DG REGIO (http://www.danube-region.eu/item/241475)http://www.danube-region.eu/item/241475  approx. 40 financial instruments in the Danube Region 1.Background

4.  There is no lack of money in the Danube Region, BUT Bureaucratic barriers, in particular for small projects The lack of pre-financing (project development) Lack of co-financing Difficulties during the project preparation phase Information about financing opportunities is insufficient. 1.Background

5. 2. Overview TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITY FOR DANUBE REGION PROJECTS OBJECTIVESupport up to 40 project ideas to overcome a major obstacle in project development  bankable / fundable project TYPE OF PROJECTS Projects that contribute to the objectives of the EUSDR and in particular to one Priority Area STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED - Close cooperation between applicant (=project developer) and relevant PAC - Close cooperation between consultant and beneficiary - Coordination by PAC 10, managing authority FINANCIAL FRAME Up to 25,000 € per project concept – in the form of consultant services to beneficiary TIMELINE- 2013-2014 - 2 calls at least are foreseen

6. 2. Overview

7. 2. Calendar

8. 2. Overview No „knock- out“ for applications Possible adaptation after call 1 Adapt consultant services to current situation A PILOT = Flexible approach

9. Project reveals a public interest Applicant and partners – legal personality, located in the Danube Region Project size justifies TAF-DRP support : not too small, not too large (< € 25M) Priority to “new entries” with strong needs and new ideas (vs. experienced transnational partnerships) TAF-DRP support is likely to change the status quo Project contributes to the EUDSR / Priority Area Outputs, results and impact of the project are relevant for EUSDR / PA Project has a macro-regional dimension (e.g. location/partnership/impact) Applicant is committed to follow-up 2. Overview: What type of projects are we looking for?

10. 2. Consultant support ObjectiveActionOutput/type of services (examples) Provide a clear-cut and concise scheme and timeplan for the next steps (expected in many cases) Clarifying one or more major legal, technical or economic questions related to the project  Cost-benefit analysis for different legal/technical options  Identifying legal framework applicable  Pre-feasibility study that clarifies the cornerstones in terms of technical and/or legal feasibility  Cost estimate for possible solutions Structure the orientation phase (only in exceptional cases) Establishing a clear time plan towards project implementation  Provision of planning steps including budget estimate  Initial facilitation of development/implementation process (e.g. identification of main actors, set up of targeted network, etc) Apply for funding (expected in most cases) Providing an analysis and selection of adequate funding sources  Financing plan (which part of the project can be financed from which source/programme)  Applicable conditions (for the different sources)  Recommendations of the consultant

11. 2. Consultant support ActionsOutput/type of services (examples)  Cost-benefit analysis for different legal/technical options  Identifying legal framework applicable  Pre-feasibility study that clarifies the cornerstones in terms of technical and/or legal feasibility  Cost estimate for possible solutions  Provision of planning steps including budget estimate  Initial facilitation of development/implementation process (e.g. identification of main actors, set up of targeted network, etc)  Financing plan, applicable conditions (for the different sources) and recommendations Clarify major legal/technical/eco nomic question(s) Establish a timeplan towards implementation Analyse and identify possible financing options

12. 3. The different steps First call PreparationSelectionImplementationFollow up

13. STEP 1: Application Jointly sign PAC Applicant TOP- DOWN BOTTOM UP Applicants PAC Application + LoC PAC + SG 1) Pre-selection up to 2 applications 2) Signature LoC3) Submission MA Final check + submission to MA or Application form Letter of Commitment

14. Role of PACRole of applicant Role of managing authority 1)Disseminate information about the TAF-DRP 1)Pre-selects up to 2 applications 3) Co-signs LoC 3) Submit max 2 applications to managing authority 3) Complete application documents Advisory services STEP 1: Application

15. STEP 1: Application documents Application Form Contact data of applicant (and partners if any) Project description Commitment to the future project Specification of the request for consultant services List of previous projects For private organisations: additional information on the organisation Letter of Commitment Identification of the project Relevance of the project idea for the EUSDR/PA Commitment to follow-up activities

16. STEP 2: Selection

17. Role of PACRole of applicant Role of managing authority 1)Collects information from advisory committee 2)Take decision, inform applicant and PAC 3)Issues order form to consultant STEP 2: Selection

18. STEP 3: Implementation

19. STEP 3-4: Implementation and follow up

20. Role of PACRole of beneficiary Role of managing authority 1) Receive copy of order form 4) Receive inception and final report 1) Receive copy of order form 2) Deliver documents/ inputs to consultant 3) Support consultant to develop idea towards a fundable project 4) Receive consultant outputs and all reports Advisory services 4) Receive inception, progress and final report STEP 3: Implementation phase

21. STEP 4: Follow-up Role of PACRole of beneficiary Role of managing authority 1) If needed, support beneficiary in follow up actions towards project implementation 2) Receive follow up report 1) Take follow up actions towards project implementation 2) Submits follow up report 2) Receive follow up report 3) Report to Commission on progress of TAF-DRP

22. Summary Role of PACRole of beneficiaryRole of managing authority 1)Disseminate information about the TAF-DRP 3) Submit the application to managing authority 2) Complete the application documents Advisory services 4) Selection project ideas 5) Order form to consultant If needed, support beneficiary in follow up actions towards project implementation Receives follow up report Takes follow up actions towards project implementation Receives follow up report Reports to European Commission on progress of the TAF-DRP

23. StepBoth PACsCo-signing PAC Preparation1)Organise pre-selection of project ideas (max 2 per call) 2)Support pre-selected applicants in finalising application 4) Verify completeness and compliance of applications with basic criteria 5) Submit applications to PAC 10 3) Co-signs Letter of Commitment with pre- selected applicant SelectionNo formal role May be contacted by Managing Authority (MA) e.g. for clarifications Receive information about decisions taken by MA / Role of PACs

24. StepBoth PACsCo-signing PAC Implementation1)Receive copy of the validated Order Form to the consultant 2)Receive copy of the inception and final consultant´s report Follow-up1)If needed, support Beneficiary in taking follow-up actions towards project implementation 2)Receive copy of follow up report by the Beneficiary 3)Inform MA in case of major drawback identified during follow up Role of PACs

25. Contact for the TAF-DRP Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Kurt Puchinger PAC10 Coordinator – EUSDR Kellermanngasse 8/4 A - 1070 Wien Tel: +43 (0) 1 89 08 088 22 01 Mobile: +43 664 883 568 58 kurt.puchinger@pa10-danube.eu Mag. Elise Lindner Project manager for the TAF-DRP WH-BuS Finanz- und Fördermanagement Tel: +43 (0) 50 855 37 Mobile: +43 (0)664 883 568 73 Elise.lindner@wh-service.at With the financial support of the European Union