Communication guidance
Communication checklist – Fund Operator (CSF)
Communication checklist – Project Promoters (CSF)
General communication requirements (applies to all projects):
Provide clear and accessible information about the EEA Civil Society Fund to existing and potential beneficiaries, the civil society sector, stakeholders, and the public. Highlight the contributions from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants. Cooperate with Donor state embassies and emphasise the bilateral cooperation with Donor State entities under the EEA and Norway Grants in your communication.
Highlight the contributions from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Emphasise any bilateral cooperation with Donor State entities
Highlight the EEA Civil Society Fund as an integral part of the EEA and Norway Grants.
Inform relevant audiences and stakeholders about the project’s existence, objectives, progress, results, and Donor support
Highlight the EEA Civil Society Fund as an integral part of the EEA and Norway Grants.
Ensure that all project participants are informed that the project is supported by the Programme and the Donor States
Develop and submit a Communication Strategy within six months of signing the Programme Implementation Agreement. Report on the implementation of the Communication Strategy in the Annual Programme Report.
Share updates and information with the Fund Operator
Make project information available online through a website and/or social media, in line with the web requirements of the Communication and Design Manual. Ensure that Donor project partners include information about the project and their involvement on their websites and/or social media.
Organise at least two major information activities highlighting the Programme.
Inform the FMO and Donor State Embassies in advance of any major information or communication activities to allow for participation and cooperation. Ensure that photo and video material from a selection of projects is uploaded to the media library provided by the FMO, following the guidance in the Communication and Design Manual. Provide training and support to Project Promoters and their partners to help them meet their communication obligations. Monitor and take reasonable steps to ensure that Project Promoters and their partners fulfil their communication responsibilities. If granting a waiver for billboard or plaque obligations, inform the FMO at least two weeks in advance and take into account any comments received.
For projects funding physical objects (infrastructure, equipment, construction):
If the total project budget exceeds EUR 100,000, install a billboard at the project site during implementation, following the Communication and Design Manual. After project completion, replace the billboard with a permanent commemorative plaque within six months, following the guidance in the Communication and Design Manual.
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Communication and Design Manual - EEA Civil Society Fund
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