Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - Sweden

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

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

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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 continuously open.
  • Average (planned) time for official approval: 1-3 months
  • No list of possible cooperation themes is published by the Managing Authority.
  • Transnational cooperation guidance is available for the 2023-2027 programming period.

Detailed information about eligibility criteria

Types of eligible territory and stakeholders

Types of territory that can be covered in a TNC project include rural territories in and outside the EU.  

  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project can include LAGs and other public-private partnerships in rural territories in the EU, as well as local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory.
  • Types of stakeholders eligible for preparatory support for TNC projects include LAGs and local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory. 
  • The existence of a lead partner is not one of the eligibility criteria for a TNC project.

Detailed eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: collaboration with a party abroad must provide something that cannot otherwise be achieved.

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.)
    • other investments
  • 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
  • The use of simplified cost options (SCOs) for TNC: SCOs can be used for preparatory support for TNC (lump sum).  

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

A cooperation agreement must be drawn up at the latest in connection with the application for final payment.