Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - Croatia

This page provides information on rules and eligibility criteria relating to transnational cooperation (TNC) projects in Croatia.

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This Factsheet describes the rules for LEADER TNC in Croatia.

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General information

  • Local Action Groups (LAGs) could start Transnational Cooperation (TNC) activities in the second half of 2024.
  • TNC themes and priorities in the Local Development Strategy (LDS) are defined by the LAGs, as part of their LDS.
  • TNC budgets in the LDS are defined by the LAGs, as part of their LDS.
  • Calls for TNC projects: LAGs define the calls, select TNC projects and send them to the Paying Agency (PA) for final approval.
  • Average (planned) time for official approval for the TNC projects selected by the LAGs: 3-6 months.

Detailed information about eligibility criteria

Types of eligible territory and stakeholders

  • Types of territory that can be covered in a TNC project only include rural territories in the EU.
  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project only include LAGs in rural territories in the EU.
  • Types of stakeholders eligible for preparatory support for TNC projects only include LAGs.
  • The existence of a lead partner is one of the eligibility criteria for a TNC project.

Detailed eligibility criteria

  • Eligibility criteria for preparatory actions for TNC projects: the ordinance for implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023-2027 lists only general eligibility criteria (which are also applicable for TNC projects).
  • Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: the ordinance for implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023-2027 lists only general eligibility criteria (which are also applicable for TNC projects).

Eligible actions and costs

  • Costs eligible related to the following actions for preparatory support:
    • meetings
    • participation in events 
    • study trips
    • feasibility study for the TNC project
    • interpretation and translation
    • consultancy support

Chapter 4.7.1. of the CSP and the Ordinance for the implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023 – 2027 provide a list of non-eligible costs for rural interventions (which are also applicable to TNC projects). Eligible actions/costs are not listed. The mentioned activities/costs are acceptable. 

  • Eligible actions for TNC projects
    • meetings
    • participation in events
    • preparation of publications
    • study visits
    • training
    • joint products 
    • joint services
    • joint events
    • website development
    • marketing and promotion
    • local actions directly linked to the TNC project (for example, local events or capacity building for relevant local stakeholders, etc.)
    • other investments

Chapter 4.7.1. of the CSP and the Ordinance for the implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023 – 2027 provide a list of non-eligible costs for rural interventions (which are also applicable to TNC projects). Eligible actions/costs are not listed. The mentioned activities/costs are acceptable.

  • Eligible costs for TNC projects:
    • share of common costs related to joint publication and/or website
    • rental of venue for meetings and events
    • translation fees
    • interpreters' fees
    • fees of consultancy and expert services
    • catering
    • accommodation
    • travel
    • purchase of equipment for the purposes of the project
    • costs related to dedicated project staff (e.g., joint project manager)
    • expenditure related to local actions directly linked to the TNC project

Chapter 4.7.1. of the CSP and the Ordinance for the implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023 – 2027 provide a list of non-eligible costs for rural interventions (which are also applicable to TNC projects). Eligible actions/costs are not listed. The mentioned activities/costs are acceptable.

  • Non-eligible costs for TNC:

Chapter 4.7.1. of the CSP and the Ordinance for the implementation of LAGs’ LDSs in 2023 – 2027 provide a list of non-eligible costs for rural interventions (which are also applicable to TNC projects). Eligible actions/costs are not listed. The mentioned activities/costs are acceptable. 

Examples of non-eligible costs are the following: irretrievable taxes, interest costs, court costs, used equipment, own labour costs, amortization, financial penalties, etc.

Required documents to be submitted with an application for a TNC project

Applying LAGs need to submit to the PA the following documents:

  • project plan of activities
  • document of the competent authority on the selection of the LAG
  • partnership agreement
  • project Description
  • specific documentation depending on the specific project

Financial information

  • Maximum amount of support for one TNC project: up to EUR 200 000
  • Maximum rate of public support for TNC projects: 100%