Communication tools
Standard text EEA and Norway Grants The EEA and Norway 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 the EEA, and to strengthen bilateral relations between the donor countries and 15 EU countries in Central and Southern Europe and the Baltics. The three donor countries 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 and Norway Grants amount to €3.268 billion.
EEA and Norway Grants The <project/programme title> benefits from a € <amount - use a rounded figure> grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants. The aim of the project/programme <use the relevant one> is to <objective>. The EEA and Norway Grants are Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway’s contribution to reducing social and economic disparities and strengthening bilateral relations with 15 EU countries in the EEA. Common values The EEA and Norway Grants are based on the common values and principles of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Common challenges and cooperation The EEA and Norway Grants are an important tool for addressing common challenges and strengthening our European community based on democratic values and principles of freedom, good governance, equality, and human rights. Cooperation between Donor and Beneficiary States is key to creating platforms for political interaction, cooperation in priority areas and network-building. The Grants are allocated in response to the specific needs of each Beneficiary State, and to sectors where there is potential for, and interest in, cooperation with Donor State partners. Gender equality and digitalisation Gender equality and digitalisation will be integrated across all programme areas and funds, and form part of all relevant programmes. Cooperation with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, OECD, and the European Fundamental Rights Agency will be strengthened. Some 10% of the Grants will be allocated to support civil society through separate funds. Ukraine In the 2021-2028 funding period a total of EUR 183 million has been earmarked to support projects in the Beneficiary States aimed at addressing challenges arising as a result of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The programme areas and funds for the period can be found in the ‘Blue Book’.
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. The EEA and Norway Grants scheme consists of two financial mechanisms – the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants. The EEA Grants are jointly financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, whose contributions are based on their GDP. Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway. Stock statements for acknowledgment of EEA Grants and/or Norway Grants support EEA Grants The <project/programme title> benefits from a € <amount - use a rounded figure> grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants. The aim of the project/ programme <use the relevant one> is to <objective>. The EEA and Norway Grants are Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway’s contribution to reducing social and economic disparities and strengthening bilateral relations with 15 EU countries in the EEA. Norway Grants The <project/programme title> benefits from a € <amount - use a rounded figure> grant from Norway. The aim of the project/programme <use the relevant one> is to <objective>. The Norway Grants are Norway’s contribution to reducing social and economic disparities and strengthening bilateral relations with 13 EU countries in the EEA.
Communication and Design Manual - EEA and Norway Grants
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