There is no strong limitation about how financing between partners should be divided, but still according to GLfGA section 2.1.4.1. one must be provided, that project budget is in line with 3E principles – Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness.

When preparing Concept Notes applicants should take into consideration planning documents of the respective region. One must make sure that there is no double financing of project activities with contracted grants from the 1st Call, as well as other EU programmes.

Yes, Riga is programme adjoining territory the same as Tallinn and lead partner can be from these cities. Project applicants at this stage do not have to take into consideration the 20% rule, nevertheless project applicants have to rememeber that not more 10% of the budget can be spent outside the programme area and programme adjoining area.

Contribution in-kind may constitute up to 10% of the budget.

Personnel costs are direct expenditures.

Upon submission of FAF local governments hand in confirmation that there are financial resources allocated in the budget, NGOs submit income statement.

In some cases it might be needed.

Co-financing is not checked prior to transfer of advance payment.

Audit is performed for every partner of the project.

The equipment should be at the premises of the partner in whose balance it is included.