EU Reporting blog
Practical briefings on Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg and Cohesion funding. Plain-language guidance, current programme context and reporting workflows for coordinators.
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Third Parties in Horizon Europe: Budget & Report Costs
How to identify, budget, and report third party costs in Horizon Europe — from affiliated entities and subcontractors to in-kind contributions. Read briefing → -
Lump Sums: Key Guidance for 2026
From Horizon Europe grants to pension choices and tax rules, here is practical guidance on lump sums across key financial contexts. Read briefing → -
Categories Eligible Costs Official: Erasmus+ Grants
Erasmus+ funds education, training, youth and sport through 2027. Here's what the official programme covers and where to find eligible cost guidance. Read briefing → -
Horizon Europe: What the 2026–2027 Programme Covers
Horizon Europe's 2026–2027 work programme is live. Here's what applicants need to know about the grant framework and who can help. Read briefing → -
Lump Sums in EU Grants: What Applicants Need to Know
Horizon Europe offers two grant models: actual costs and lump sums. Here's what the official guidance covers and how to prepare your budget. Read briefing → -
Simplified Cost Options: How They Work
Simplified cost options let EU-funded programmes reimburse spending via flat rates, unit costs, or lump sums — cutting paperwork without losing accountability. Read briefing → -
Horizon Europe Grants: What You Need to Know
Horizon Europe spans 27 EU member states. Here's what applicants need to know about the framework, national contact points, and staying current on grant rules. Read briefing → -
Horizon Europe: EU Grants and Funding Explained
Horizon Europe funds EU research through distinct pillars and clusters. Here's how the programme works, who runs it, and what's new for 2026–2027. Read briefing → -
Simplified Cost Options: Practitioners' Manual Guide
Simplified cost options let EU programmes reimburse grants via flat rates, unit costs, or lump sums — cutting paperwork and shifting focus to results. Read briefing → -
Financial Management Guide: Interreg Eligible Costs
A practical guide to Interreg eligible cost categories and ERDF financial management rules under Regulation (EU) No 2021/1059 for the 2021–2027 period. Read briefing → -
European Social Fund Plus: What You Need to Know
The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) funds social cohesion, employment, and inclusion across EU member states. Learn how it works and who it reaches. Read briefing → -
Financial Management in Interreg: Eligible Cost Categories
A clear guide to Interreg eligible cost categories and ERDF financial management rules for the 2021–2027 programming period. Read briefing → -
Financial Conditions: Erasmus+ Funding Explained
Understand Erasmus+ financial conditions: lump sums, unit costs, and grant structures explained for applicants preparing their 2021-2027 applications. Read briefing → -
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe Explained
Lump sum funding in Horizon Europe replaces cost reporting with work-package-based payments, cutting admin burden and opening the programme to more organisations. Read briefing → -
Budget Categories in Horizon Europe Explained
A clear guide to Horizon Europe budget categories: personnel, subcontracting, travel, equipment, and eligibility rules for EU-funded research projects. Read briefing →
