Subsidieoproepen

Subsidieoproepen are official announcements by public authorities, funding agencies, or European and regional bodies inviting organizations to submit project proposals in order to obtain financial support in the form of subsidies or grants. They are used to stimulate activities aligned with policy goals such as research and development, sustainability, culture, social inclusion, or regional development. Proponents can be public institutions, private companies, non-profits, or educational or research organizations, depending on the call’s criteria.

A subsidy call typically includes information about the scope, objectives, eligible activities, target group, geographic focus, and the total available budget. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria such as legal form, sector, or partnerships, and must adhere to specified limits on funding amount, duration of the project, and matching funds or co-financing requirements. Applications are usually submitted via an online portal and must include a project description, budget, impact assessment, and sometimes an implementation plan and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

After submission, proposals undergo eligibility checks and a merit assessment by independent experts. Evaluation criteria commonly cover relevance to objectives, quality and innovative potential, expected social or economic impact, feasibility and risk management, cost-effectiveness, and dissemination or exploitation of results. Based on scoring, decisions are made and grant agreements are awarded to selected applicants. Recipients must comply with reporting, milestones, and auditing requirements and may need to validate results or share knowledge with the funding body.

Subsidieoproepen vary by jurisdiction and may involve general calls open to broad participation or targeted calls focusing on specific themes or regions. They may also be subject to state aid rules or de minimis regulations when applicable.