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Boilerplate texts
The following standard texts can be used on national, programme or project websites or webpages, in publications or other information material, on the back covers of publications, at the end of press releases in the ‘Note to editors’ section, or anywhere else where you acknowledge the support from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants. If your programme/project receives funding from only the EEA Grants, use the first boilerplate text (‘EEA Grants’). If you benefit from funding from the Norway Grants, use the second boilerplate text (‘Norway Grants’). Standard text 3 ‘EEA and Norway Grants’ includes both Grants. You can also use parts of these standard texts.
Standard text 1 - EEA Grants The EEA Grants represent the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway towards a green, democratic and resilient Europe. There are two overall objectives: reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe, and to strengthen bilateral relations between the Donor States and 15 EU countries in Central and Southern Europe and the Baltics. The three Donor States cooperate closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). The donors have provided €6.1 billion through consecutive grant schemes between 1994 and 2021. For the period 2021-2028, the EEA Grants amount to €3.268 billion. Eligibility for the Grants mirror the criteria set for the EU Cohesion Fund aimed at member countries where the Gross National Income (GNI) per inhabitant is less than 90% of the EU average.
Standard text 2 – Norway Grants The Norway Grants and the EEA Grants represent Norway’s contribution towards a green, democratic and resilient Europe. Through these grant schemes, Norway helps reduce social and economic disparities across Europe and strengthens cooperation with 15 Beneficiary States in Central and Southern Europe. This support is part of Norway’s broader collaboration with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). Norway contributes in two ways: • Together with Iceland and Liechtenstein, it finances the EEA Grants. • Individually, it provides additional support through the Norway Grants, which are funded solely by Norway and apply to countries that joined the EU after 2003. Between 1994 and 2021, the three Donor States have provided €6.1 billion through successive funding periods. For the 2021–2028 period, the Norway Grants alone amount to €1.463 billion. The programme areas and funds for the period can be found in the ‘Blue Book’. Scan the QR code below to access it.
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Communication and Design Manual - EEA and Norway Grants
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