EU Funding Term

Eligible Costs

Costs that can be reimbursed or covered by an EU grant. To be eligible, costs must be incurred during the project period, necessary for implementation, identifiable and verifiable, compliant with applicable laws, and reasonable. Common eligible cost categories include personnel, subcontracting, equipment, travel, and other direct costs. Indirect costs are typically covered through a 25% flat rate.

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