Transnational Cooperation

TNC Factsheet - Greece

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

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

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General information

  • Local Action Groups (LAGs) can start Transnational Cooperation (TNC) in the first 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 continuously open. There will be an open call by the Implementation Authority for Rural Development Interventions, and all TNC projects will be selected.
  • Average (planned) time for official approval: 1-3 months  
  • No list of possible cooperation themes is published by the Managing Authority, but cooperation projects that will focus on solving social and environmental issues can be prioritised.

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 the EU, and territories in third countries (non-EU).  
  • Types of eligible partners in a TNC project can include LAGs and other public-private partnerships in rural territories, both in the EU and in third countries, 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 one of the eligibility criteria for a TNC project.  

Detailed eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for TNC projects: There is no description of eligibility criteria in the CSP.

Eligible actions and costs

  • Costs eligible related to the following actions for preparatory support: 
    • meetings
    • participation in events
    • interpretation and translation 
  • Eligible actions for TNC projects 
    • meetings
    • participation in events
    • preparation of publications
    • study visits
    • training
    • 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
    • venue rental 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
  • Non-eligible costs related to the actions listed for TNC projects include any cost that falls under the state aid rules. 
  • The use of simplified cost options (SCOs) for TNC: SCOs can be used for preparatory support for TNC and for the implementation of TNC projects. The preparatory phase will be paid based on simplified cost. For the main implementation phase, only certain categories of action will be paid based on simplified cost. 

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

  • Application form
  • Partners’ legal details  

Financial information

  • Total public expenditure allocated to TNC projects in the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP): EUR 5 000 000 
  • Maximum amount of support for one TNC project:  not defined 
  • Maximum rate of public support for preparatory actions: 100%
  • Maximum rate of public support for TNC projects: 100%