Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To enable the collection and harmonization of business and consumer survey data across EU Member States and specific candidate countries, supporting the management of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations with the capacity and expertise to conduct extensive business and consumer surveys. Organization size is not specified.
This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to entities in EU Member States and the candidate countries Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: The organization must specialize in or be capable of conducting large-scale economic surveys and be located in the specified countries.
Grant frequency and program context: This call is part of the ongoing 'Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and consumer surveys', indicating a recurring initiative.
Financial Structure
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
Total budget for the topic for the year 2026: 6,100,000.0 EUR.
Currency: EUR.
Minimum grant amount per application: Not specified in the provided documents.
Maximum grant amount per application: Not specified in the provided documents.
Eligible costs: Personnel costs (validated via a unit cost grid) are explicitly mentioned as eligible. Detailed eligible and ineligible costs are outlined in the Detailed Budget Table (BCS) template and the Request for Unit Cost Grid Validation (BCS).
Funding rate: Not specified in the provided documents.
Co-financing requirements: Not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but typically applicable to EU grants.
Payment schedule and mechanisms: Details will be established within the Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) and subsequent Specific Grant Agreements, governed by the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.
Eligibility Requirements
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Organization Type
Organizations capable of carrying out business and consumer surveys.
Must be a legal entity (implied by EU funding regulations).
Geographic Location
Must be established in an EU Member State or one of the following candidate countries: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey.
Legal Standing & Capacity
Must meet legal and financial capacity requirements as described in the official call document and EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.
Adherence to the Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment is required.
Formal Agreement Requirements
Readiness to enter into a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission for the period May 2026 - April 2028.
Admissibility Conditions
Proposals must strictly adhere to the page limits and layout specifications detailed in Part B of the Application Form, which is available in the Submission System.
Application Process
APPLICATION PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Application Deadlines
Submission deadline: 2025-09-24T00:00:00+0000.
Submission Process
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.
The application process is a single-stage submission.
Required Documentation and Materials
Call document (essential for detailed instructions).
Standard Application Form (BCS): Comprising Part A and Part B, available directly within the Submission System.
Detailed Budget Table (BCS): A specific template for outlining project costs.
Request for Unit Cost Grid Validation (BCS): Required for validating personnel costs.
Survey Methodology Description (BCS Business): Document detailing the methodology for business surveys.
Survey Methodology Description (BCS Consumer): Document detailing the methodology for consumer surveys.
Applicants are advised to review the Annotated Model Grant Agreement (AGA) for understanding contractual obligations.
Application Assistance and Support
An information session was held on 22 May 2025; the recording and all supporting materials (presentations, guides, budget template) are available online.
For technical issues with the portal (e.g., login, submission), contact the IT Helpdesk.
An Online Manual provides step-by-step guidance for using the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Project Implementation Timeline
Framework Partnership Agreements (FPAs) resulting from this call are expected to be concluded for a two-year period, from May 2026 to April 2028.
Post-Award Requirements
Legal and financial setups of the grants are described in the call document, with adherence to the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 and BCS Regulation 1997/2241.
Evaluation Criteria
EVALUATION CRITERIA
General Criteria
The specific evaluation criteria, scoring system, thresholds, and review process are fully described in the official call document.
Applicants must consult the call document for detailed information on how proposals will be assessed and scored.
Compliance & Special Requirements
COMPLIANCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with BCS Regulation 1997/2241 is mandatory.
Adherence to the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 is required for all financial aspects.
Legal and Contractual Framework
The legal and financial setup of grants will be as described in the call document, referencing standard EU Grant Agreements (EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement).
Compliance with Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment is necessary.
Data & Methodology Standards
Applicants must be prepared to submit detailed Survey Methodology Descriptions for both business and consumer surveys, indicating a requirement for robust and transparent methodologies.
Programmatic Context
This grant supports the Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and consumer surveys, focusing on the comparison of business cycles for Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) management. This implies a strong emphasis on comparability and harmonization of data across participating countries.
Important Updates
As of 2025-07-02, a revised version of the Call Document for BCS-2025-FPA has been published, including an updated naming convention for project acronyms. Applicants are advised to consult page 11 of the updated document.
Grant Details
business surveys
consumer surveys
economic statistics
economic data collection
emu management
harmonised surveys
eu member states
candidate countries
albania
montenegro
north macedonia
serbia
turkey
economic policy
data harmonisation
framework partnership agreement
economic growth
partnerships
Business and consumer surveys - FPA
BCS-2025-FPA
Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and consumer surveys
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EE
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