Administrative Capacity: The project implementation team is conformed with the specificity and volume of the project activities set out

Financial capacity: The Beneficiary can provide the necessary financing / co-financing for the implementation of the project activities

Operational capacity:  The Beneficiary has at least 3 years of experience in management / implementation of projects and/or experience in performing activities similar to those included in the project proposal.

Description and justification of the objectives of the project 
•	The formulated specific objectives are in line with the objectives in the Application Guidelines

Description and justification of the objectives of the project 
•	The objectives set out aim at addressing the needs of the target groups according to the Application Guidelines

Description and justification of the objectives of the project 
•	There is a clear connection between the project objectives and the envisaged project results

Description of the target groups under the project and their needs 
•	The target groups are specified - their specific characteristics are indicated according to the Application Guidelines

Description of the target groups under the project and their needs 
•	The needs of the target groups are identified.

Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results 
•	The activities aim at achieving the objectives

Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results 
•	The expected results from the implementation of the activities will contribute to achievement of the indicators set out in the project

Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results 
•	The activities as well as the ways and stages of their implementation are described in detail

Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results
•	At least one innovative practice is identified and / or applied in the activities

Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results 
•	The plan for public procurement corresponds to the sequence of the foreseen activities.

Accurate description of the activities 
•	The description of the activities indicates start date and duration of each activity

Accurate description of the activities 
•	The time coverage of each activity is realistic

Accurate description of the activities 
•	There is a logical consistency in the implementation of the activities

Adequate measures for ensuring the sustainability of the project results are foreseen.

Activities for establishing/strengthening the bilateral relations with a donor-sate are foreseen.

The main political, institutional and operational risks are identified and analysed

The probability of arising of risks and their impact on the implementation of the project is identified

Adequate risk response measures are proposed

The budget is set out in detail with the necessary arguments and justification

The project expenditures are:
•	set for spending during the eligibility period

The project expenditures are:
•	related to the objectives of the project

The project expenditures are: 
•	proportional

The project expenditures are:
•	necessary for the implementation of the project

The project expenditures are:
•	aimed at achieving the objectives of the project only in a manner consistent with the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness

The project expenditures:
•	meet the requirements of applicable tax and social legislation

The project expenditures:
•	the total amount of the budget in UMIS2020 is equal (corresponding) to the attached budget in excel

The project expenditures:
•	the used exchange rate is 1 euro to 1.9558 BGN

There is a compliance and logical connection between the activities and expenditures, as all the costs are fully compliant with the activities envisaged for implementation

The estimated expenditures lead to the timely, quantitative and qualitative implementation of the planned activities and to the achievement of the expected project results

The set percentage limits of the different types of project expenditures are observed when establishing the budget

The values defined in the budget are planned in line with the expenditures envisaged by activities

All expenditures are eligible (according to the chapter 8 of the Regulation)

Expenditures on information and publicity are envisaged under the Regulation and the Information and Publicity Requirements

The amount of the grant stated in the budget does not exceed the maximum amount, specified under the Application Guidelines

The project is recommended for funding