The EEA and Norway Grants
13.09.2018
Eva Thora Karlsdottir
Communication Officer Financial Mechanism Office
149 programmes
Nearly 7000 projects
We help people turn
ideas into reality
A more equal and prosperous Europe
Stronger relations between Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway, and
the 15 beneficiary countries in Europe
…With a view to promoting a continuous and balanced
strengthening of trade and economic relations between
the Contracting Parties… agree on the need to reduce
the economic and social disparities between their
regions…
We work through funding periods
2004-2009 = €1.3 billion
2009-2014 = €1.8 billion
2014-2021 = €2.8 billion
Where do the Grants
go?
Innovation, Research, Education and Competitiveness
Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy
Justice and Home Affairs
Social Inclusion, Youth Employment and Poverty Reduction
Culture, Civil Society, Good Governance and Fundamental Rights
How are the Grants
set up?
1. Agreement with the EU on total funding and
allocations across countries
2. Agreement with each country on the allocation
across areas
3. Programmes developed
4. Funding allocated to projects
13 cooperation agreements signed
Organisational set-up
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