Planning a project

Preparing a project takes time! A well-planned project sets the basis for the whole implementation.  Finding the right partners, agreeing on activities and responsibilities, preparing the budget, and securing co-financing are all steps that have to be taken into account. This means that it is advisable to start the process as early as possible.

Develop your project idea and build a partnership 

• What would you like to change? 
• How will your project contribute to the development of society in the programme area?
• Read the Aurora programme document and the programme manual to see if your idea fits into the programme.
• Find stakeholders and the potential partners for your project idea.
• Understand the benefits of cross-border collaboration.

Work together with your partners to build your project application

• Involving all partners helps to create a stronger, clearer application and is an excellent way to begin your cooperation.

It is important to involve the relevant people in content and budget planning. Where possible, the people who will participate in implementing the project should participate in the planning. Remember to involve people from the partner organisations in a broad way: financial and other administrative staff as well as experts on content areas will probably have many useful insights. Experience shows that the quality of planning has a strong impact on project implementation.

Engage in a dialogue with the joint secretariat

• Take advantage of the opportunity to submit an early project idea and let us discuss how you can develop your plan.

Submit an application via Min Ansökan

• Remember that you need to submit your application during an open call.

Overview of project type, budget, reporting, control of costs and payments