Programme
Update of the Eligibility Manual and the Implementation Manual
01-01-2026As the Monitoring Committee, in its last meeting, decided on the prolongation of the eligibility period for projects to 30 June 2029, an update of the Eligibility Manual became necessary. The new version contains further clarifications on recoverable VAT and improved internal references concerning the hourly rates for staff costs.
Read moreUpdate of the Implementation Manual - Version 2.0
17-09-2025As the risk-based management verification methodology of the programme was finalised, the Implementation Manual had to be updated to ensure the smooth and appropriate control of partner-level reports and certification of costs. Besides the modifications due to the risk-based management verification, this update granted a good opportunity to make further adjustments to the manual concerning reporting and communication.
Read moreIndexation of hourly rates 2025
16-07-2025Since statistical data on salary increases is available for the year 2024 in both Austria and Hungary, indexation of the hourly rates has become possible. The result of this indexation is a set of increased hourly rates. These new hourly rates for all four performance groups are included in the updated Annex 6.3 of the Eligibility Manual.
Read moreVersion 1.5 of the Eligibility Manual has been published
02-07-2025The Managing Authority and the Joint Secretariat have published the updated version of the Eligibility Manual.
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