Awareness of different national rules and requirements (e.g. audit)
If necesary outsource project management but make sure that LP is fully informed and responsible!
Transnational Project Management costs…
Some national laws prevent the transfer of funds over national borders. This can cause additional problems.
To avoid this, decide at the start who will do the work and how much it costs.
Assign this money in the ERDF allocation in the budget!
Writing the application 1
SOME TIPS…
If you have agreed on objectives, work packs, responsibilities, budgets and deadlines, it should be quite easy to write the application. Involve the whole partnership in this process.
Try to standardise the way you present information about each partner and activity. This will make the information easier to follow.
If you use a consultant, make sure that the person who will actually manage the project is involved from the start.
Writing the application 2
Many projects start slowly because the start-up phase is badly planned. Assume that the project will be approved and set a date for the first meeting – late start up means loosing money (n+2 rule)! –
Make sure the application is clear and contains all relevant information.Let someone else read it to check if it is as clear as you think.
Remember that sending in the application is the start of the project – not the end!
Many project applications are too optimistic. If in doubt, assume that it will take longer than you think.
