TNC Planning
Preparing a cooperation project
Preparing a cooperation project represents a transitional step between the cooperation idea and the implementation of the project. Appraisal of the initial project idea will by now have raised awareness about the eligibility criteria and funding rules for TNC. Once this process has been completed, steps can then begin to start confirming the partnership.
Objectives for this first step should aim to help you:
- Find and meet potential TNC partner(s) with whom you are going to implement your project;
- Meet and/or discuss with your potential partner(s) to agree on the project aims, actions and work programme;
- Prepare a detailed description of the TNC project through a strong dialogue with partners; and
- Clarify the eligibility criteria / funding rules for both your own and your partners’ territories concerning expenditure eligibility for different project actions, legal and other restrictions on types of applicant or partners, as well as the application process requirements, deadlines and paperwork.
Expected results from this process should be:
- Partner(s) for the TNC project have been identified;
- A detailed description of the project has been prepared with all its components (aims, actions, work organisation, management modalities, budget, responsibilities, etc); and
- Knowledge about different administrative rules and procedures.
The following pages of this guide describe the phases that are involved in reaching these initial results
