# Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education ‘Socrates’, Division 2: As a general rule, Community financial assistance granted for projects under this programme is intended partially to offset the estimated cost necessary to carry out the activities concerned and may cover a maximum period of three years, subject to a periodic review of progress achieved. In accordance with the cofinancing principle, the beneficiary's contribution may take the form of the provision of the personnel and/or infrastructure necessary for the realisation of the project. Assistance may be granted in advance to enable preparatory visits to take place in respect of the projects in question.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The amount to be made available in the annual budget of the programme for activities under Action 8.1 (f) shall not exceed EUR 250 000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2000/253/annex/division/IV/division/B/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2000-253/annex/division-IV/division-B/division-2
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