1. Tips for Project preparation
What to be aware of…
Tips for Project preparation
7-8 September 2016,
St. Petersburg

2. What to be aware of… Relevant EU-funded projects and Programmes
National and regional development strategies
Financial flow
Visibility issues
Tips from previous Programme

3. Relevant EU-funded Programmes and projects
Planned 7 Programmes between EU and Russia and Baltic Sea Region Programme
The need for coherence and complementarity between projects on each side of the border to ensure real cross-border added value
The importance of synergy with other ENI and other EU programmes and the need to avoid overlap and prevent a risk of double funding

4. National and regional development strategies
The need to balance local ownership with national involvement, especially for policy areas which may be centrally controlled
Please get acquainted with national, regional and local development documents

5. Financial flow Programme will provide pre-financing
The difference between start and finalizing of the Project
Need for smart planning

6. Visibility issues Visibility requirements are compulsory
Visibility requirements might be expensive and need to be planned in the budget
Not following the visibility requirements could make a Project´ costs non-eligible

7. Tips from previous Programme
Be involved in preparation of Project Application
Take care of partnership
Communicate with National and regional authorities
Read the Programme Guidelines
Plan responsibly
Have a good Project manager

8. Do you have any questions?
THANK YOU!
Do you have any questions?