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List of eligible expenditures for

Measure – Investments in physical assets on agricultural holdings

No. Eligible expenditure Description
1 Purchase of new agriculture  equipment and mechanization for crop sector

–          tractors with a maximum power not exceeding 100 KW based on scale and nature of activity (see Annex 1 to the LEE), cultivators, moto cultivators and attachments;

–          machinery and equipment for land preparation,

–          planting,

–          purchase of perennials

–          irrigation and crop cultivation,

–          harvesters (excluding combine harvesters)

–          control and protection equipment

Tractor, motocultivator, power tiller, plough, rotary tiller, rotary harrow, disk harrow, grain drill, broadcast seeder, seed/fertilizer drill, cultivator, planters, levelers, diggers, land plane, transplanter. Manure spreader, fertilizer broadcaster, sprayer, duster, irrigation devices for drip irrigation, sub-irrigation, micro-sprayers and mist irrigation (water pumps, basins, water tanks/reservoirs, filters, equipment for water distribution network, equipment for ferti-irrigation unit, equipment for automatic dosage of water for irrigation), pruning machine, weeders.  Mower for grass crops, hay rake, hay baler, forage harvester, forage blower, corn picker, digger, potato harvester, carrot harvester, tomato harvester, sugar beet harvester, grape harvester, fruit harvester, reaper-binder, thresher, grain cleaner, sorters and graders. Equipment for indoor and outdoor measurement of temperature, soil moisture and air humidity, soil sterilisation and soil testing equipment. Protection nets and covers, bird’s protection, lightning protection and frost protection equpment. Equipment for hailstorm protection, equipment for propagating, storage and manipulation of planting material. Equipment and machinery for soil-less cultivation (hydroponic and aquaponics). Equipment for preparation and mixing of fertilisers, substrates, plant protection products, etc.
2 Planting/re-planting of perennials (excluding seeds) Planting material must be of fruit variety in accordance to the List of the approved and recognized fruit varieties and/or List of domestic and foreign vine of table grape varieties and in compliance with Annex I of Council Directive 2008/90/EC or in accordance with the National Variety List according to Law on seed and propagating material and Law on wine or EU Common catalogue of varieties of vine and of varieties of vine-rootstocks.

In case of replanting the same variety on the same

agricultural plot/parcel, the purchase of seedlings

must be linked with investments that are leading

to modernization (purchase of agricultural

mechanization and equipment and or/water saving

practices)

3 Purchase of machinery and equipment for livestock sector

–           tractors with a maximum power not exceeding 100 KW based on scale and nature of activity ( see Annex 1 to the LEE), cultivators, moto cultivators and attachments,

–          machinery and equipment for land preparation,

–          planting,

–          irrigation and crop cultivation,

–          harvester (excluding combine harvesters),

–          control and protection equipment,

–          equipment for animal breeding.

Tractor, moto cultivator, power tiller, plough, rotary tiller, rotary harrow, disk harrow, grain drill, broadcast seeder, seed/fertilizer drill, cultivator, planters, levelers, diggers, land plane, transplanter, manure spreader, fertilizer broadcaster, sprayer, duster, irrigation devices for drip irrigation, sub-irrigation, micro-sprayers and mist irrigation (water pumps, basins, water tanks/reservoirs, filters), equipment for water distribution network, equipment for ferti-irrigation unit, equipment for automatic dosage of water for irrigation) mower for grass crops, hay rake, hay baler, forage harvester, forage blower, corn picker, digger, reaper-binder, thresher, grain cleaner, sorters and graders. Equipment for outdoor measurement of temperature, soil moisture and air humidity, soil sterilisation and soil testing equipment. Equipment for animal breeding areas (reproduction, quarantine, disease prevention and removal of the carcasses). Equipment for feeding and watering installations, equipment for milking and milking installations, automatic or mobile milking aggregates, equipment for handling and storage of manure including machinery for manure clearing and handling, grain and silage elevators, equipment for production of compound feed (mills, mixture for food, mixers etc.), equipment for weighting), equipment for internal veterinary checks and veterinary kits.
Eligible expenditure related to all priority sectors
  Eligible expenditure Description
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Building materials and elements for construction of new facilities or reconstruction and improvement of existing facilities (buildings and infrastructure to a full functional capacity) as well as greenhouses/glasshouses.

 

–          for installation/housing of the eligible equipment;

–          to achieve environmental standards;

–          for provision of hygienic and sanitary requirements;

–          to achieve animal welfare standards;

–          to assure administrative space;

–          feed and fodder production and storage;

–          auxiliary buildings (storage, garage, etc.);

–          access, farm infrastructure,  landscaping and fencing

All materials used for construction of floors, walls and ceilings surfaces as well as any coatings and joint sealants that are used in facilities where foods are prepared or stored as well as for the administrative space, laboratory and sanitary arrangements and infrastructure related to the production activity. Coatings for wall, ceiling, floor, wall and ceiling panels, pipe covers, doors, windows, heating and ventilation system (air-conditioning and air-purification), drainage, sewage system, waste treatment and waste valorisation system. Construction elements for water and electric power generation and supply, including energy saving practices and use of renewable energies and installation of electricity supply, water supply and sewage systems, pump stations, artesian boreholes and wells. Posts and end-posts pillars made of wood, steel, concrete or other material, anchors for grounding the installation and tensioners, galvanized steel wire, supporting frames made of metal, plastic coverings. Construction material for greenhouses (plastic film or panels must be made of rigid plastic with durability of minimum 5 years).

Construction material/components for provision of internal access roads and road network within establishment, landscaping and fencing of the area surrounding the establishment.

5 Purchase of equipment for post-harvesting activities,  on-farm processing and direct marketing of:

–          Fruits and vegetables including potatoes, mushrooms and leguminous crops;

–          Cereal, miller’s and starch products;

–          Vegetable and animal oils and fats;

–          Grape must, grape juice, wine and vinegar;

–          Meat and meat products;

–          Milk and dairy products

Reception, collection and storing equipment. Equipment for preparatory treatment for sorting, curing, cleaning, washing, drying, disinfection, waxing, sorting, grading, culling of damaged crops, metal and glass detecting or other solid materials. Equipment for pre-cooling, cooling and refrigerating. Equipment for cutting, milling and other pre-processing preparation equipment. Equipment for de-aeration, separation, homogenization, pasteurization and sterilization. Equipment for canning, drying, desiccation, freezing. Equipment for bottling, packing and labeling. Stunning, dripping, scalding and evisceration equipment, equipment for cutting and de-boning. Equipment for manipulation, loading and un-loading, forklifts, conveyor belt systems, weighting equipment. Equipment for quality monitoring, control and traceability systems of reception, storage and distribution. Waste treatment, valorisation, handling and storage equipment. CIP equipment (CIP-clean in place).

Processing equipment, grape crushers, equipment for filtration (filters), pumps, fermentation tanks, stabilization tanks, equipment for distillation, press for grape must, ageing and storage tanks, barrels.

6 Purchase of equipment for production of energy from renewable resources for self-consumption –          Equipment for production of energy through:

–          processing of plant products for production of biogas and/or biofuels,

–          solar energy,

–          windmills,

–           geo-thermal energy etc.

7 Works and services All necessary works and services related to realization of project’s investment:

–          Preparation of terrain

–          Construction works

–          Reconstruction works

–          Installment activities

8 Purchase of specialized transport tanks and trailers for raw material and outputs Agriculture trailers, bulk milk tankers, cooling trailers, trailers for transporting live animals and poultry, manure transportation, transportation equipment for biomass, etc (only related to eligible production activity)
9 Computer equipment   Computer equipment and software including sensors (only related to eligible equipment and to  production activity)
10 General costs Preparation of the technical documentation, construction plans, cost calculations, analysis,  project management

–          architects

–          engineers

–          consultants

Acquisition of patent rights and licenses

Management systems:

–          ISO

–          HACCP

–          GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Publicity and information materials

–          billboards

–          plaques

–          stickers

List of eligible expenditures for

Measure – Investments in physical assets concerning processing and marketing

of agricultural and fishery products

No. Eligible expenditure Description
1. Purchase of machinery and equipment for processing of agricultural products from the following sectors:

–          Fruits and vegetables including potatoes, mushrooms and leguminous crops;

–          Cereal, milling and starch products;

–          Vegetable and animal oils and fats;

–          Grape must, wine and vinegar;

–          Milk and dairy products;

–          Meat and meat products (including eggs and poultry)

(equipment for processing operations – from raw material to finished product)

Reception, collection and storing equipment.

Equipment for preparatory treatment for sorting, curing, cleaning, washing, drying, disinfection, waxing, sorting, grading, culling of damaged crops, metal and glass detecting or other solid materials.

Equipment for pre-cooling, cooling and refrigerating. Equipment for cutting, milling and other pre-processing preparation equipment

Equipment for filtration, de-aeration, fermentation, stabilization, separation, homogenization, pasteurization and sterilization.

Reservoirs, tanks. Equipment for canning, drying, desiccation, freezing.

Equipment for bottling, packing and labeling.

Stunning, dripping, scalding and evisceration equipment

Equipment for cutting and de-boning.

Laboratory equipment and apparatus for product analysis.

Equipment for manipulation, loading and un-loading, forklifts, transport trailers, containers, pallets, cooling trailers, conveyor belt systems, weighting and measuring equipment.

Equipment for quality monitoring, control and traceability systems of reception, storage and distribution.

Waste treatment, valorisation, handling and storage equipment. CIP equipment (CIP-clean in place).

Equipment for improvement of animal welfare standards such as provision of regular access to fresh water, feeding, animal housing pre slaughtering, clearing of manure, etc.

2. Purchase of equipment for production of energy from renewable resources –          Equipment for production of energy through:

–          processing of plant products for production of biogas and/or biofuels,

–          solar energy,

windmills

–          etc.

3. Building materials and elements for construction of new facilities or reconstruction and improvement of existing facilities (buildings and infrastructure to a full functional capacity)

–     for installation/housing of the eligible equipment

–     to achieve environmental standards

–     for provision of hygienic and sanitary requirements

–     to assure administrative space

–     auxiliary buildings (storage, garage, etc.)

–     access, landscaping and fencing

All materials used for construction of floors, walls and ceilings surfaces as well as any coatings and joint sealants that are used in facilities where foods are prepared or stored as well as for the administrative space, laboratory and sanitary arrangements and infrastructure related to the production activity. Coatings for wall, ceiling, floor, wall and ceiling panels, pipe covers, doors, windows, heating and ventilation system (air-conditioning and air-purification), drainage, sewage system, waste treatment and waste valorisation system, elements for water and electric power generation and supply, including energy saving practices and use of renewable energies. Construction material/components for provision of internal access roads and road network within establishment, landscaping and fencing of the area surrounding the establishment.
4. Works and services All necessary works and services related to realization of project’s investment:

–          Preparation of terrain

–          Construction works

–          Reconstruction works

–          Installment activities

5. Purchase of specialized agricultural transport trailers and vehicles bulk milk tankers, cooling trailers, trailers for transporting live animals and poultry,  transportation equipment for biomass, etc (only related to eligible production activity)
6. Computer equipment Computer equipment and software including sensors (only related to eligible equipment and to  production activity)
7. General costs Preparation of the technical documentation, construction plans and supporting studies, cost calculations, market and marketing analysis,  preparation of environmental assessment, project management

–       architects

–       engineers

–       consultants

Acquisition of patent rights and licences

Management systems:

–       ISO

–       Preparation for certification under the HACCP

–       GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Publicity and information materials

–       billboards

–       plaques

–       stickers

List of eligible expenditures for

Measure – Farm diversification and business development

No. Eligible expenditure Description
1.

1.

Purchase of perennial trees and plants(excluding seeds, seedlings and mycelium),  herbs and aromatic crops Decorative perennial plants and trees, meliferious perennial plants and trees. Short rotation coppice and other fast growing trees species resulting with annual increment of no less than 15 m3 per ha (for bio energy purposes). Timber trees species, decorative plants and decorative trees, herb species and aromatic crops.

In terms of quality of propagation material Council Directive 2008/90/EC shall apply.
 2. Purchase of new agricultural mechanization and equipment for alternative agriculture production

–          machinery and equipment for land preparation,

–          planting,

–          irrigation and crop maintenance,

–          harvest and post-harvest equipment

–          control and protection equipment

Motocultivator, equipment for planting and grafting, plower tiller, plough, rotary tiller, rotary harrow, disk harrow, grain drill, broadcast seeder, seed/fertilizer drill, cultivator, planters, levelers, diggers, land plane, transplanter, manure spreader, fertiliser broadcaster, sprayer, duster, irrigation devices for drip irrigation, sub-irrigation, micro-sprayers and mist irrigation (water pumps, basins, water tanks/reservoirs, filters, equipment for water distribution network, equipment for ferti-irrigation unit, equipment for automatic dosage of water for irrigation) mower for grass crops, hay rake, hay baler, forage blower, harvesters, picker, digger, reaper-binder, thresher, grain cleaner, sorters and graders. Equipment and machinery for soil-less cultivation (hydroponic and aquaponics). Equipment for outdoor and indoor measurement of temperature, soil moisture and air humidity, soil sterilization and soil testing equipment. Protection nets and covers, birds’ protection, lightning protection. Equipment for fish nursery and rearing. Equipment for beekeeping, honey production and other bee’s products. Equipment for raising game animals. Equipment for raising birds.  The above – mentioned equipment shall be limite to the activities provided by point 1 Alternative agricultural production, chapter 7.2 Priority sectors in the description of the measure in the IPARD Programme.
3. Purchase of new machinery and equipment for processing of food and beverages:

(equipment for processing operations – from raw material to finished product)

–          Fruits and vegetables including potatoes, mushrooms and leguminous crop products;

–          Cereal, milling and starch products;

–          Vegetable and animal oils and fats;

–          Grape must and wine;

–          Alcoholic products from vine and fruits and beer;

–          Milk and dairy products;

–          Meat and meat products

–          Pastry, pasta and bakery products

–          Tea and herb infusion

–          Spices, seasonings and herbs

–           fresh water fish, crustaceans and molluscs

Reception, collection and storing equipment. Equipment for preparatory treatment for sorting, curing, cleaning, washing, drying, disinfection, waxing, sorting, grading, culling of damaged crops, metal and glass detecting or other solid materials. Equipment for pre-cooling, cooling and refrigerating. Equipment for cutting, milling and other pre-processing preparation equipment. Equipment for filtration, de-aeration, fermentation, stabilization, separation, homogenization, pasteurization and sterilization. Reservoirs, tanks. Equipment for canning, drying, desiccation, freezing. Equipment for bottling, packing and labeling. Stunning, dripping, scalding and evisceration equipment, equipment for cutting and de-boning. Equipment for mixing, baking frying and sheeters. Equipment for packing and labelling of final products including storage.

Laboratory equipment and apparatus for product analysis. Equipment for manipulation, loading and un-loading, forklifts, transport trailers, containers, pallets, cooling trailers, conveyor belt systems, weighting and measuring equipment. Equipment for quality monitoring, control and traceability systems of reception, storage and distribution. Waste treatment, valorisation, handling and storage equipment. CIP equipment (CIP-clean in place).

4. Purchase of new machinery and equipment for processing of non-food products

(equipment for processing operations – from raw material to finished product)

Machinery and equipment for preparation and storage of raw materials. Machinery and equipment for activities for logging. Equipment for processing of wood and wood products.  Equipment for processing of minerals and their products. Equipment for processing of metals and their products. Equipment for processing of nonmetals. Equipment for preparation of feed for animals (including pets). Equipment for production of paper and paper products. Equipment for production of glass and glass products. Equipment for production of essential oils. Equipment for production of perfumes and toiletries. Equipment for production of botanical products. Equipment for production of natural and mineral fertilizers. Equipment for production of plant protection chemicals (insecticides, pesticides, herbicides) and other agrochemical products. Equipment for office, shop and home furniture. Equipment for production of textile and clothing. Production of textile products (other than clothing). Equipment for processing of fur, leather and production of fur and leather products. Equipment for production of sanitary and hygienic products. Equipment for production of rubber, plastic and their products. Equipment for production of shoes and bags. Equipment for production of accessories for men and women. Equipment for production of building and construction materials and products. Equipment for production of chemicals. Equipment for production of mechanical parts and components. Equipment for production of electronic parts and components.

Equipment for packing and labelling of final products including storage.

Laboratory equipment and apparatus for product analysis. Equipment for manipulation, loading and un-loading, forklifts, transport trailers, containers, pallets, cooling trailers, conveyor belt systems, weighting and measuring equipment. Equipment for quality monitoring, control and traceability systems of reception, storage and distribution. Waste treatment, valorisation, handling and storage equipment. CIP equipment (CIP-clean in place).

5. Purchase of new machinery and equipment for craft activities.

(equipment for processing operations – from raw material to finished product)

–          Only for  activities registered in the “Book of rules on defining the activities which can be performed by craftsmen”

Reception, collection and storing equipment. Equipment for electro- machinery activities. Equipment for logging and wood processing. Equipment for production of textile. Equipment for production of food products. Equipment for production of metal and non-metal products. Equipment for production of paper. Equipment for production of handcrafts. Equipment for packing and labelling of final products including storage.
6. Purchase of machinery and equipment for provision of services in rural areas:

–       repair and maintenance services

–       landscape services

–       pet care services

–       residential nursing care services (homes for the elderly, convalescent homes, etc.)

–       child day-care services

–       training and education centres for any profession, hobby or self-development purposes, sports and recreation, educational support services, IT centres

–       transport services

–       cinema, local broadcasting

Machinery, equipment and tools for repair and maintenance of non-agriculture machinery and motor vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc). Machinery, equipment and tools for repair and maintenance of personal and household goods: bicycles, clothing, sporting goods (except sporting guns) and camping equipment, books, musical instruments (except organs and historical musical instruments), furniture and home furnishings, toys and similar articles and of other personal and household goods. Equipment and tools for repair and maintenance for computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronics and household appliances and home and garden equipment. Machinery, equipment and tools for landscape services (site clearing, design, installation, maintenance, hedge trimming etc).  Equipment and tools for hair and cosmetic services.  Equipment and tools used for pet care services. Equipment for residential nursing care services, child day-care services. Equipment for training and education centers, cinema and local broadcasting.
7. Purchase of new machinery and equipment provision of services to agriculture production

–       veterinary services

–       maintenance and repair of agriculture mechanisation, machinery and equipment

–       renting agriculture mechanisation, machinery and equipment.

Equipment for the veterinary health service, hospitalising animals, feeding, watering, quarantine and removal of carcases and laboratory equipment and apparatus for product analysis Machinery, equipment and tools for repair and maintenance of non-agriculture machinery. Agricultural machinery and equipment for primary agriculture production. Tractors up to 100 kW for cooperatives only for renting purposes. Combine harvesters for renting purposes (max. class 6). Small (two seat utility) vehicle adopted for veterinary service purposes.
2.

8.

Purchase of new equipment for rural tourism purposes Equipment for accommodation facilities /bungalows (furniture, appliances and other equipment for sanitary, administrative, common space of the accommodation facilities, etc.). Equipment for catering and kitchen equipment including kitchen and catering utensils. Equipment for provision of recreational facilities-sports facilities (indoor and outdoor), Equipment and machinery for yard landscaping, garden decoration, garden pathways, fountains, outdoor lights, outdoor grill, garden glasshouse, sitting/resting shadows, watching towers, picnic tables and seats etc.
3.

9.

Purchase of new equipment for production of energy from renewable resources Equipment for production of energy through:

–          processing of plant products for production of biogas and/or biofuels,

–          solar energy,

–          windmills etc.

Eligible expenditure related to all priority sectors
No. Eligible expenditure Description
10. Building materials and elements for construction of new facilities or reconstruction and improvement of existing facilities (buildings and infrastructure to a full functional capacity) as well as greenhouses/glasshouses

–       for installation/housing of the eligible equipment

–       to achieve environmental standards

–       for provision of hygienic and sanitary requirements

–       to assure administrative space

–       auxiliary buildings (storage, garage, etc.)

–       selling points

–       for indoor and outdoor accommodation and recreational purposes

–       access, landscaping and fencing

All materials used for construction of floors, walls and ceilings surfaces as well as any coatings and joint sealants that are used in production or service facilities eligible for support under the Measure: “Farm diversification and business development” as well as for the administrative space, retail/selling points, laboratory and sanitary arrangements and infrastructure related to the production or service activity. Coatings for wall, ceiling, floor, wall and ceiling panels, pipe covers, doors, windows, heating and ventilation system (air-conditioning and air-purification), drainage, sewage system, waste treatment and waste valorisation system, elements for water and electric power generation and supply (pump, stations, artesian boreholes), including energy saving practices and use of renewable energies. Posts and end-posts pillars made of wood, steel, concrete or other material, anchors for grounding the installation and tensioners, galvanized steel wire, supporting frames made of metal, plastic coverings. Construction material/components for provision of internal access roads and road network within establishment, landscaping and fencing of the area surrounding the establishment. Installation of electricity supply, water supply and sewage systems, pump stations, artesian boreholes.
11. Works and services All necessary works and services related to realization of project’s investment:

–          Preparation of terrain

–          Construction works

–          Reconstruction works

–          Installment activities

12. Computer equipment Computer equipment and software including sensors (only related to eligible equipment and to  production activity)
13. General costs Preparation of the technical documentation, construction plans, cost calculations, analysis,  project management

–          architects

–          engineers

–          consultants

Acquisition of patent rights and licences

Management systems:

–          ISO

–          HACCP

–          GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Publicity and information materials

–          billboards

–          plaques

–          stickers

Rules for eligibility of expenditure for measure Technical Assistance

(According to the Article 33 point 2 of the IPARD Sectoral Agreement)

  1. General eligibility rules
  2. All expenditure shall be procured according to the provisions of Article 18 of the Framework Agreement and Article 28 of the Sectoral Agreement on rules of procurement and the relevant provisions as covered by the Commission decision to confer management of aid on the management and control system.
  3. The expenditures may be based on flat rate amounts, in accordance with the relevant national legislation (with the terms and rates as it is or was it applied) and national usual practices for travel missions (local or international) where no Community co-finance is involved. Each visit, seminar and study tour (including made at the initiative of the Commission) shall require the submission of a timely written report to the IPARD Monitoring Committee.
  4. The informative and publicity actions are eligible provided they are covered by the Plan of visibility and communication considered and approved by the IPARD Monitoring Committee before its implementation.
  5. Non eligible expenditures are those listed in Article 33 paragraph 3 of the Sectoral Agreement.
  6. According the Annex 4 of the Sectoral Agreement, part 5 eligibility – Technical Assistance, a level of salary support which takes into account remuneration levels on the labour market in order to retain staff and build/keep know-how in the administration. Introduction of this expenditure can only be done after prior approval of the Commission and may be limited in time.
  7. Rules for eligibility of travel costs, accommodation and daily subsistence allowances (flat rate costs)

Travel missions expenditures are eligible for participation on seminars/visits/meetings/events/training per activity under the measure 501 “Technical Assistance”.  Travel missions expenditures include transportation costs, accommodation and daily subsistence allowance. For the travel and accommodation costs travel services may be procured or covered on individual basis.

Travel expenditures for local missions shall be applied only for presenters, speakers, members of IPARD MC, working groups and steering groups for evaluation. Travel expenditures for international missions shall be applied to the national participants and staff assigned to support the organization and conducting of the study visit.  Staff travel costs are eligible if staff is directly related to and essential for the operation.

  1. Transportation costs

Eligibility of transportation costs starts at the place of employment of the participant.  Transportation costs include travel insurance for international travels. For participants with a disability recognized by a national medical service, their circumstances will be taken into account in determining the most appropriate means of transport and the terms of travel.

  • By rail – Transportation costs include first-class rail fare, including the cost of seat reservations and any supplements.
  • By air – Journeys covering distances of more than 400 km (one way) may be made by airplane, economy class, or equivalent, at the lowest available price taking the date of the event into account. Booking fees and the cost of air travel in economy class are eligible, using the lowest economical fare available.
  • By bus – Transportation costs include bus fare, including the cost of seat reservations and any supplements.
  • By carUse of private car (personal or company cars) is authorized in view of the specific features of the mission and it improves the cost effectiveness of travel, particularly where the vehicle is shared by a number of participants. The cost of a journey by private car (personal or company cars) is calculated at a rate per km in accordance with the national legislation (not more than € 0.22 per kilometer). Other expenses (motorway tolls, parking, etc.) can also be eligible.
  • By taxiOnly where public transport is not a suitable alternative (for example, for safety reasons) or not available, taxis may be used and are considered as eligible costs. Taxis are also eligible for transfers to airports or stations at the place of the event.
  1. Accommodation- hotel ceilings

Accommodation costs include hotel or lodging rates for overnight stay. Accommodation costs may include breakfast and internet access.

Local accommodation costs for the participants are eligible in case the place of employment of the participant is at one way distance of more than 70 kilometers from the place of the mission and in the case the duration of the mission is longer than 12 hours (calculated from the start of the travel) and overnight stay is considered.

International hotel accommodation (including breakfast) is eligible within the ceilings according to the Commission recommendation bellow:

Destinations Maximum Hotel Price in EUR   Destinations Maximum Hotel Price in EUR
AT Austria 130,00 MT Malta 115,00
BE Belgium 140,00 NL The Netherlands 170.00
BG Bulgaria 169,00 PL Poland 145,00
CY Cyprus 145,00 PT Portugal 120,00
CZ Czech Republic 155,00 RO Romania 170,00
DE Germany 115,00 SE Sweden 160,00
DK Denmark 150,00 SI Slovenia 110,00
EE Estonia 110,00 SK Slovakia 125,00
EL Greece 140,00 UK United Kingdom 175,00
ES Spain 125,00 HR Croatia 120,00
FI Finland 140,00 IS Iceland 160,00
FR France 150,00 ME Montenegro 140,00
HU Hungary 150,00 RS Serbia 140,00
IE Ireland 150,00 TR Turkey 165,00
IT Italy 135,00 LI Liechtenstein 95,00
LT Lithuania 115,00 NO Norway 140,00
LU Luxembourg 145,00
LV Latvia 145,00
  1. Daily subsistence allowance (DSA)

The daily subsistence allowance (DSA) covers breakfast and the two main meals, and any other personal daily expenses, including local transport. Daily subsistence allowance is paid as a flat-rate amount with the relevant national legislation (with the terms and rates as it is or was it applied) and national usual practices for travels missions (local or international) and shall not exceed the ceilings according to the Commission recommendation bellow:

Destinations Daily Maximum Subsistence Costs/   Destinations Daily Maximum Subsistence Costs
AT Austria 95,00 MT Malta 90,00
BE Belgium 92,00 NL The Netherlands 93,00
BG Bulgaria 58,00 PL Poland 72,00
CY Cyprus 93,00 PT Portugal 84,00
CZ Czech Republic 75,00 RO Romania 52,00
DE Germany 93,00 SE Sweden 97,00
DK Denmark 120,00 SI Slovenia 70,00
EE Estonia 71,00 SK Slovakia 80,00
EL Greece 82,00 UK United Kingdom 101,00
ES Spain 87,00 HR Croatia 60,00
FI Finland 104,00 IS Iceland 85,00
FR France 95,00 ME Montenegro 80,00
HU Hungary 72,00 RS Serbia 80,00
IE Ireland 104,00 TR Turkey 55,00
IT Italy 95,00 LI Liechtenstein 80,00
LT Lithuania 68,00 NO Norway 80,00
LU Luxembourg 92,00
LV Latvia 66,00

Daily subsistence allowances are NOT eligible for participants to local trainings (trainees).

  1. Other costs considered as flat rate

Costs related to registration of participation to seminars/visits/fairs/trainings/events, and subscription for publications are considered as flat rate amounts as those are set by the organizers of the seminars/visits/fairs/events or the provider of the publications.

Postage costs for use of public postal service are also considered as flat rate amounts as regulated under the national legislation.

Rules for eligibility of expenditures for expert services

Expert services consider costs related to engagement of professional expertise which is required for the delivery of particular activity, such as (broadly listed) for organizing events (e.g. meetings, conferences, trainings, workshops and seminars) directly related to the objective of the eligible activity; catering; travel services; studies, surveys, analysis, expert assistance and support, etc.; information and publicity and dissemination and promotion (e.g. publications, brochures, press releases, advertisements, newsletter, websites, etc.); distribution and transport of goods or participants; translation of documents/materials and interpretation on events; rent of facilities, venues and  equipment etc.

Expenditures for expert services may also consider costs for accountancy and audit services for costs verifications and dissemination, publicity and visibility of results achieved under the contracted actions. Additional costs related to external experts include travel costs and per diems covering accommodation, meals and local travels within the place of the mission and sundry expenses. Per diem rates for experts residing outside the country of mission shall be calculated according to the per diem rates published by the Commission (https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/diem-rates-applied-contracts_en). Detailed eligibility rules for expenditures related to expert services shall be subject to the Terms of reference for fee based contracts and in accordance to the procurement rules applicable for measure 501 “Technical Assistance”.

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MONITORING OF IPARD PROGRAMME AND IPARD MONITORING COMMITTEE
  Expenditures on meetings of the Monitoring Committee, including cost of all experts and other participants, where their presence is considered to be necessary to ensure the effective work of the committee. Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Meeting premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Meeting documents Postage costs   Editing of documents
Printing of documents (paper, electronic)
Distribution of documents
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of documents
Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of members and presenters Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA
  Visits/seminar premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Visits/seminar materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
Distribution of materials
  Participation of IPARD MC members and presenters Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA
Participation/registration costs
   Other expenditure necessary to discharge responsibilities of the Monitoring Committee Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Monitoring studies, surveys and analysis of monitoring results   Expert services
  Improvement and upgrade of monitoring system including review of Programme baselines and indicators   Expert services
  Assistance and advice to the IPARD MC concerning implementation and functioning of the monitoring arrangements Expert services
  Upgrading IT systems and computer software for monitoring system (including maintenance) so as to ensure proper Programme monitoring, data transport and analysis Expert services

2.        

EXPENDITURE ON INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING COSTS OF PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION
  Costs for organizing information and publicity campaigns Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
   Preparation and organization of information and publicity campaigns   Expert services
  Conducting analysis and evaluations for improvement of information and publicity campaigns   Expert services
  Publicity materials Postage costs   Design and recording of visual and audio publicity tools
Editing of materials
Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
Distribution of materials
  Advertisements and announcements Media costs for  TV/RADIO/PRESS/WEB
  Web-design and maintenance   Expert services
  Translation of content
  Web hosting
  Newsletter Postage costs   Expert services
    Design and editing of newsletter
    Printing of newsletter
    Distribution
  Publishing of IPARD Programme   Translation of Programme document
    Printing of Programme documents (paper, electronic)
  Costs for information and publicity events Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Event premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Event materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
    Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
    Distribution of materials
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of materials
    Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
    Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of presenters and speakers Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA
  Participation on local fairs and events Participation/ registration costs Design of promotional stand
  Rental of presentation  equipment
  Costs for workshops and seminars  for advisory services Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Workshop/seminar premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Workshop/seminar materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
    Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
    Distribution of materials
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of presenters and speakers Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA
  Participation of attendants Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation

3.        

COST OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION
    Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Interpretation and translation Translation of materials
  Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
  Rental of interpreting equipment

4.        

EXPENDITURE ASSOCIATED WITH VISITS AND SEMINARS
  Expenditure associated with visits and seminars made on the initiative by the Commission Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Participation of national representatives on visits and seminars Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA

5.        

EXPENDITURE ASSOCIATED WITH “ACQUISITION OF SKILLS” TO PREPARE POTENTIAL LAGs FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEASURE  “IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES– LEADER APPROACH”
  Acquisition of skills to prepare potential LAGs for the implementation of the measure “Implementation of local rural development strategies – LEADER approach Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Technical support for raising awareness  in potential LAG areas, acquisition of skills for LAG establishment and preparation of local rural development strategies   Expert services
  Studies, analysis and research activities Subscription for printed and online publications   Expert services
  “Raising awareness” and “Acquisition of skills” materials Postage costs   Translation of materials
    Editing of materials
    Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
    Distribution of materials
  Advertisements and announcements Media costs for  TV/RADIO/PRESS/WEB
  Presentation/training premises Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Presentation/Training materials Postage costs Editing of materials
Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
Distribution of materials
  Interpretation and translation Translation of materials
Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of presenters and speakers Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA
  Participation of trainees Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
  Participation of national representatives in study tours Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA

6.        

PREPARATION OF PROGRAMME MEASURES AND MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION
  Studies for preparation and improvement of programme measures and measures implementation Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Studies, analysis and research activities Subscription for printed and online publications   Expert services
  Conducting events for “Raising awareness” and “Acquisition of skills” Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Presentation/training premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Presentation/Training materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
    Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
    Distribution of materials
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of materials
    Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
    Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of presenters and speakers Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA
  Participation of trainees Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  Participation of national representatives in study tours Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA
 

7.        

EVALUATION OF THE IPARD PROGRAMME
  Conducting evaluations pursuant

to the provisions of Sectoral Agreement

Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Provision of independent expertise for evaluations   Expert services
  Conducting surveys and analysis of data other than monitoring data   Expert services
  Costs for meetings of steering groups for evaluation Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Meeting premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Meeting documents Postage costs   Editing of documents
Printing of documents (paper, electronic)
Distribution of documents
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of documents
Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of IPARD MC members and presenters Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA

8.        

ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NATIONAL RURAL NETWORKS
  Preparations for establishment, development and operation of a National Rural Network Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Technical and organisational support  for establishment, development and operation of a National Rural Network   Expert services
  Information and promotion campaigns of the role and operations of the National Rural Network Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Assistance for preparation of information and publicity campaign   Expert services
  Publicity materials Postage costs   Design and recording of visual and audio publicity
    Editing of materials
    Printing of materials (paper, electronic)
    Distribution of materials
  Advertisements and announcements Media costs for  TV/RADIO/PRESS/WEB
  Web-design and maintenance   Expert services
    Translation of content
    Web hosting
  Newsletter Postage costs   Expert services
    Design and editing of newsletter
    Printing of newsletter
    Distribution
  Costs for conducting information and publicity events of the National Rural Network Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Event premises   Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Event materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
    Printing of materials
    Distribution of materials
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of materials
    Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
    Rental of interpreting equipment
  Stationery Office supplies
  Participation of presenters/speakers and supporting staff Accommodation Travel services
  Transportation
  DSA
  Participation on local fairs and events Participation/ registration costs Design of promotional stand
  Rent of presentation  equipment
  Operative functioning of the NRN management unit Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Operating premises Rental of working space (headquarters and local offices)
    Maintenance costs
    Electricity, water, heating, telephones, broadband and other ICT
  Personnel engaged for NRN operations   Expert services (if required by the organizational model of the NRN)
  National participation in activities of the European Network for Rural Development Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Participation of national representatives in meetings and seminars Accommodation   Travel services
  Transportation  
  DSA  
  Registration  

9.        

SALARY SUPPORT
  Level of salary support to retain staff and build/keep know-how in the administration. Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
  Salary support payments for permanent staff engaged in tasks directly associated with the management, monitoring, evaluation and control of the Programme and laid down in the job descriptions of these staff. Top-up payments.

The detailed conditions of such support shall be subject to Commission approval before being implemented

   

10.    

STREAMLINING OF SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM
  Flat rate costs Consumables/Supplies Services
Expenditure associated with expert assistance for ToR preparations, tender specifications Expert services
Studies, analysis, research activities and surveys for preparation of annual/final report for Programme implementation Expert services
Publishing of annual/final report for Programme implementation Translation of annual/final report
Printing of annual/final report (paper, electronic)
Presentation/training premises Rental of furnished venue and presentation equipment
Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
Presentation/Training materials Postage costs Editing of materials

Printing of materials (paper, electronic)

Distribution of materials
Interpretation and translation Translation of materials
Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
Rental of interpreting equipment
Stationery Office supplies
Participation of presenters and speakers Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA
Participation of trainees Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
Participation of national representatives in study tours Accommodation Travel services
Transportation
DSA
  Servings and refreshments Refreshments Catering services
  Presentation materials Postage costs   Editing of materials
Printing of materials
Distribution of materials
  Interpretation and translation   Translation of materials
    Consecutive/Simultaneous interpretation
    Rental of interpreting equipment
  Software/data bases Licenses
  Stationery Office supplies