Project implementation 2021-2027
Welcome to the help and guidance section devoted to 2021-2027 project implementation. The fields to the left allow you to consult resources based on the type of information you require.
Programme manual
The 2021-2027 programme manual is the main reference document for anyone interested in:
- How Interreg Europe works
- How to apply for projects
- How to benefit from the Policy Learning Platform's services
- How to implement project activities and report them to us
Make sure you have the latest version.
Programme manual.pdf
2021-2027 Interreg Europe programme manual and its annexes. Version 3, December 2023. Click Ctrl + F5 if you still see version 2.
Legal documents
Subsidy contract
The subsidy contract is the key document between a lead partner and Interreg Europe's managing authority. Download a copy of the contract for information only.
Interreg Europe Subsidy Contract .pdf
Template of the 2021-2027 subsidy contract for information only. Version 2.
Project partnership agreement
A project partnership agreement is the key document between a lead partner and the other project partners, extending the arrangements of the subsidy contract to the level of each partner. Download a copy of the example partnership agreement template below.
Project Partnership Agreement template.docx
Template of the 2021-2027 project partnership agreement. Version 2.
Public procurement rules for EU candidate countries
Annex II of the financial agreement explains the public procurement rules for partners from EU candidate countries. Download a copy of the agreement template and the summary table below.
Annex II of financing agreement
Public Procurement rules for partners from EU candidate countries
Public procurement summary table
Summary table of the procurement procedures included in Annex II of the financing agreement signed between the Commission, the partner states countries and the Managing Authority.
Templates
Task assignment letter
The task assignment letter is used by Interreg Europe partners to declare the staff costs of the people working on the project.
Task assignment letter template.docx
Template to report staff costs of the people working on Interreg Europe projects.
Reporting fraud
The template is used by controllers to report potential or confirmed fraud. It is also available as appendix four in the programme manual.
Fraud reporting template
For controllers to report potential or confirmed cases of fraud (appendix four of the programme manual).
Guidance
For the period 2021-2027, the control of expenditure reported by partners is risk-based. The programme risk-based methodology is available here.
Make small adjustments to your budget during your project's lifetime.
Watch the video on the 20% flexibility rule and read the programme manual section 5.3.7 ‘Changes to the project budget’.
Project web admins should use the following guidance documents to edit and write content for their project websites.
Download the guidance documents
Watch the tutorials
We have prepared a set of guidelines our projects need to follow to be in line with the programme's requirements on visibility and communication.
Watch the tutorials for project partners on using the Portal.
For an overview of the good practice validation process, we have prepared a brief guidance note for you.
Download the good practice validation guidance note
The guidance note is intended for lead partners and project web admins and takes you through the steps and aspects to keep in mind throughout the validation process.
Watch our series of videos on staff costs.
Webinars and tutorials
Browse through the tutorials and recordings of webinars on project implementation.
Upcoming events
See what events on project implementation are coming up.
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