An introduction to EU Funds
What ARE EU FUNDS?
The EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes covering areas such as:
regional & urban development
employment & social inclusion
agriculture & rural development
maritime & fisheries policies
research & innovation
humanitarian aid.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Regional and local authorities
NGOs
Businesses
Professionals
Citizens
Who manages eu funds?
SHARED MANAGEMENT
About 80% of EU funding is managed under programmes jointly administered by the European Commission and national authorities in the EU countries.
DIRECT MANAGEMENT
The European Commission manages the budget of projects carried out by its departments or through EU executive agencies.