Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - Hungary

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

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This Factsheet describes the rules for LEADER TNC in Hungary.

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General information

  • Local Action Groups (LAGs) will be able to start TNC in the second half of 2025.
  • 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: more than 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 territories in EU Member States.
  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project can include LAGs and other public-private partnerships in rural territories in the EU and local public or private partners (non-LAG) active within a LAG territory.
  • Types of stakeholders eligible for preparatory support for TNC projects include only LAGs.
  • The existence of a lead partner is one of the eligibility criteria for a TNC project.

Detailed eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: No specific eligibility criteria for TNC projects; the general eligibility criteria for the LEADER intervention apply.

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 
  • Eligible actions for TNC projects 
    • meetings
    • participation in events
    • preparation of publications
    • study visits
    • training
    • 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
    • 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: Call for application is still under preparation, these details will be defined later. 

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

  • Call for application is still under preparation, these details will be defined later.