Division 2.5.2 Other conferences

Financial contributions by the Community, in accordance with Article 2(2) and point 3 of the Annex to the Programme Decision, may be awarded for the organisation of conferences which:

• directly correspond with one of the topics described in sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, even if a different financing mechanism is mentioned,

• have a wide European Union dimension, with participants from at least 10 countries participating in the second Health Programme,

• are organised by a public body or a non-profit-making body, established in a country participating in the second Health Programme and which has relevant experience in cooperation at EU level.

The criteria for awarding financial support to European organisations for arranging conferences are specified in Annex VI. Selected conferences are eligible for Community contribution for up to EUR 100 000 per conference (maximum 50 % of the total budget). Each grant awarded may provide funding for up to two conferences. Conferences which cover a very broad range of different health issues, are of a very high political relevance, have a high number of involved organisations and a major audience can exceptionally be awarded a Community contribution of up to EUR 200 000.