Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - the Netherlands

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

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

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General information

  • Local Action Groups (LAGs) could start TNC at the beginning of 2024.
  • 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: 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 include rural and non-rural territories in the EU. 
  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project can include LAGs in rural territories in the EU, local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory, and other public-private partnerships in rural and non-rural territories in the EU.
  • Types of stakeholders eligible for preparatory support for TNC projects include local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a local action group territory. 
  • The existence of a lead partner is not among the eligibility criteria for a TNC project.  

Detailed eligibility criteria

  • Eligibility criteria for preparatory actions for TNC projects: Costs for preparatory actions are paid for from the budget of the running cost of the LAGs.
  • Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: Eligibility criteria are the same as for regular LEADER implementation projects, with the exception of the maximum percentage of public support, which for regular projects is usually around 40-60%, but for TNC projects can be up to 100%.

Eligible actions and costs

  • Eligible costs 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  

 

  • 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 for 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
    • volunteer work is eligible as an in-kind contribution at a rate of EUR 22 per hour 

 

  • Non-eligible costs for TNC projects: Non-eligible costs are fees to be paid to get permits (for example, permits necessary to host events), insurance expenses, and interest. 

 

  • The use of simplified cost options (SCOs) for TNC: SCOs can be used for the implementation of TNC projects. Three types of SCO:
    • calculation of hourly cost for personnel
    • SCO labour cost (the option with the 23% lump sum to cover labour cost of own personnel)
    • SCO other expenses (the option with the 40% lump sum to cover all expenses other than labour cost). Flat rate of 19% of the total costs of external services and personnel costs, or 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
  • Project budget
  • Financing plan
  • Cooperation agreement

Financial information

  • Total public expenditure allocated to TNC projects in the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP): not specified
  • Minimum amount of support for one TNC project: different from one LAG to another, usually EUR 25 000
  • Maximum amount of support for one TNC project: different from one LAG to another, usually EUR 125 000
  • Maximum rate of public support for TNC projects:  100%