Providing information on EU programmes and funds
For its programming period 2007-2013, the European Union has set up more than 40 funding programmes in all socio-economic sectors ranging from Agriculture to Energy, Research and Innovation to Environment, Culture and Education to Employment. These funding programmes are called “Community Programmes” and they are managed by different Directorate Generals of the European Commission. Although they can differ substantially in terms of their objectives, eligibility and evaluation criteria as well as administrative and financial rules, they often have commonalities such as a European dimension.
Consulta Europa can help you find your way through the complexity of EU funds and programmes by:
- Guiding you on the programmes that are the most relevant for your organisation and domain of activities with a view to enabling you to set up a fund-raising and partnership-building strategy;
- Keeping you informed and up-to-date about the most relevant funding opportunities for your organisation: Calls for proposals, partner search requests, calls for experts, etc.;
- Providing you with all the information you may need about a specific programme to support you in developing your project concept into a competitive project proposal.
Assisting in the development and management of EC projects
Consulta Europa can support you in your project development and management efforts according to your experience with EC projects. Depending on the type of project and our availability, we can provide this service either by joining your consortium as a full partner or on a consultancy basis.
To help you succeed in your EC projects, Consulta Europa can assist you in:
- Identifying the most suitable programme and/or call for proposals for your project idea;
- Formulating your idea into a competitive project concept in full conformity with the programme/call requirements;
- Finding the right partners and establishing an appropriate consortium;
- Acting as liaison and facilitating information flow between the partners until proposal submission;
- Developing all the different parts of your project proposal: Administrative, Technical and Financial;
- Proofreading your proposal and submitting it by the deadline;
- Negotiating your proposal with the Commission / Contracting Authority (if applicable);
- Managing and implementing your project from organising the kick-off meeting to drafting periodic and financial reports and accurate bookkeeping in view of interim/post-project audits.
Designing and implementing information, communication and awareness raising actions
Consulta Europa can help you organise an info day, a communication campaign or an awareness raising action targeted at different types of audiences from secondary and high-school students to decision-makers and end-users. We actively participate in projects with a strong communication/dissemination component as well as undertake related work on a subcontracting basis.
Organising and delivering training courses, seminars and workshops on EU funds and EC project development and management
Relying on its extensive knowledge of the EU funding system and proven experience in participating in related EC programmes, Consulta Europa organises practical training courses, seminars and workshops on EU funds and EC project development and management. We tailor our courses according to the specific fields and needs of our clients, yet always keeping the focus on the "practicalities".