Division 5.1.3.1 Technical methodology for the project selection procedure

The selection of technical assistance projects will follow the same technical methodology for project selection under both sub-programmes. A fast track approach will be applied.

The project selection procedure will be organised as follows:

• Evaluation of proposals

  The Commission will verify the compliance of each proposal with the eligibility and selection criteria and will evaluate them against the award criteria.

• Preparation of the final list of projects to be funded and of the reserve list

  After a review phase, successful projects will be proposed for funding, within the available budget. A reserve list will be constituted with the best-ranked projects that cannot be funded in view of the available budget. The reserve list will encompass an additional 20 % of the available LIFE budget.

• Signature of the grant agreement