Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: This grant aims to fund the development of experimental and statistical protocols to accurately quantify key parameters (Method Sensitivity, Relative Risk, and Design Prevalence) required for designing effective delimiting surveys for EU priority pests.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The target recipients are 'competent organisations' that have been specifically designated by EU Member States, as per EU regulations. The size of the organization is not specified.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Eligible organizations must be located in EU Member States, as they must be designated by these states.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: The absolute key criterion is that the applicant organization must be on the official list of competent organizations designated by a Member State, as defined by specific EU Regulations.
Grant frequency and program context: This appears to be a specific, one-time call under the broader European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) program. Its context is focused on enhancing EU-wide pest survey capabilities.
Financial Structure
Total Budget for this call: EUR 500,000.
Minimum grant amount per application: Not specified.
Maximum grant amount per application: Not specified.
Co-financing requirements: Not specified.
Eligible and ineligible costs: These are described in section 1.5 of the call for proposals document and in the Draft Grant Agreement. These documents were not provided.
Payment schedule and mechanisms: Not specified.
Financial reporting requirements: Not specified.
Audit requirements: Not specified.
Indirect cost policies: Not specified.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizational Eligibility
Applicants must be on the list of 'competent organisations' officially designated by EU Member States. This designation is in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004.
The official list of these competent organizations is regularly updated by the EFSA Management Board and is available for consultation via a link provided in the original call documentation.
Geographic Requirements
Organizations must be based in an EU Member State, given the requirement for designation by a Member State.
Application Process
Application Deadlines and Submission
Application Deadline: 2025-09-24 00:00:00+0000.
Submission Mechanism: Applications must be submitted online via the Funding & Tenders Portal using the Electronic Submission Service.
Submission Process: The process is 'single-stage'.
Required Documentation and Materials
Required documentation and specific submission modalities are described in section 3 of the call for proposals document. This document was not provided in the input materials.
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An 'Online Manual' provides a step-by-step guide for portal processes, valid for 2021-2027 programs.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation and award criteria, including scoring and thresholds, are described in sections 2 and 2.5 of the call for proposals document. This document was not provided in the input materials.
Compliance & Special Requirements
Regulatory Compliance
Applicants must meet the designation requirements set forth in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004.
General legal and financial setup of grants are described in section 1.5 of the call for proposals document and the Draft Grant Agreement, which were not provided.
Unique Aspects
The most critical unique aspect is the strict eligibility criterion requiring prior designation as a 'competent organisation' by an EU Member State. This makes it a highly specialized call for a pre-vetted group of organizations.
The grant's objective is very specific to developing protocols for EU priority pest surveys, indicating a focused research and development effort within the agricultural and environmental sectors.
Grant Details
pest survey
protocols
agriculture
environment
food safety
research and development
design prevalence
method sensitivity
relative risk
european food safety authority
efsa
plant health
statistical methods
experimental design
Experimental protocols for estimation of pest survey parameters
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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Programme
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