Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - Finland

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

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This Factsheet describes the rules for LEADER TNC in Finland.

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General information

  • Local Action Groups (LAGs) could start TNC in 2023.  
  • TNC themes and priorities in the Local Development Strategy (LDS) are defined by the LAGs as part of their LDS.  
  • TNC budget in the LDS is defined by the LAGs as part of their LDS.  
  • Calls for TNC projects are defined by the LAGs and launched according to their own schedule.  
  • Average (planned) time for official approval: 1-3 months   
  • No list of possible cooperation themes is published by the Managing Authority. 

Detailed information about eligibility criteria

Types of eligible territory and stakeholders

  • Types of territory that can be covered in a TNC project include rural and non-rural territories, both in the EU and in third countries.  
  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project can include  
    • LAGs (rural territory, EU MS) 
    • local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory 
    • other public-private partnerships (rural territory, EU) 
    • other (e.g. partners from third countries (non-EU)  
    • a LAG or a similar actor; if there is no LAG in the area, it can also be a TNC project partner
  • Types of stakeholders eligible for preparatory support for TNC projects include local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory.  
  • The existence of a lead partner is one of the eligibility criteria for a transnational cooperation project.

Detailed eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: The same eligibility criteria apply for TNC projects as for other cooperation projects, e.g. the project could not be implemented without support.

Eligible actions and costs

  • Eligible costs related to the following actions for preparatory support: There is no preparatory support for TNC projects.
  • 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.)
  • 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

The use of simplified cost options (SCOs) for TNC: SCOs can be used for the implementation of TNC projects. A flat rate of 19% of the total costs of external services and personnel costs or a flat rate of 40% of the eligible personnel costs of the project.

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

  • project plan
  • an account of the applicant's activities, the applicant's organisation and financial situation and the personal and other resources used for the implementation of the project
  • parties involved in the implementation of the project, implementation and financing responsibilities and necessary contractual arrangements

Financial information

  • Total public expenditure allocated to TNC projects in the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP): not specified
  • Maximum amount of support for one TNC project:  EUR 180 000
  • Maximum rate of public support for TNC projects:  100%