# Commission Implementing Decision of 19 March 2014 on the adoption of the LIFE multiannual work programme for 2014-17 (Text with EEA relevance) (2014/203/EU), Division 5.2.1: Selection criteria for operating grants

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

The selection criteria shall assess the applicant’s financial and operational capacity to complete the proposed work programme.
Applicants will only be selected if, based on specific supporting documents related to their performance during the two previous years, they can demonstrate
operational capacity — the applicant must have the professional competencies and qualifications required to complete the proposed work programme, and
financial capacity — the applicant must have stable and sufficient sources of funding to maintain his activity throughout the year for which the grant is awarded and to participate in its funding.
In certain exceptional circumstances, notably in the case of a new network created by experienced organisations, the Commission may grant derogation from the requirement of providing supporting documents covering the two previous years.
Article 131 of the Financial Regulation will apply to the selection of public bodies and international organisations with respect to their financial capacity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2014/203/annex/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2014-203/annex/division-5/division-5.2/division-5.2.1
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