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

Beneficiary's financial capacity - The Beneficiary can provide the necessary financing / co-financing for the implementation of the project activities 
-	In cases when the applicant is a first level budget spending unit, this fact is verified officially.
-	In cases when the applicant is a second level budget spending unit, this fact is proved by a letter of support from the respective first level budget spending unit confirming that the particular beneficiary has the necessary financial resources for the current financial year for implementation of the project, which are higher than the amount of the grant requested. 
-	In cases when the applicant is different from a first/second level budget spending unit, the financial capacity is evaluated in accordance with the attached Balance sheet and Profit and loss account for the current financial year. 
(Declaration of commitment for providing of funds for co-financing of the project - if applicable)

Financial capacity of the partner (s) - Applicable only in cases when the partner (s) spend funds under the project.
-	In cases when a Bulgarian partner is a first level budget spending unit, this fact is verified officially. In cases when a foreign partner is a first level budget spending unit, this fact is verified by the information provided to the project proposal containing the amount of the approved expenditure in the budget of the first level budget spending unit for the current financial year, which amount is higher than the amount of the requested grant spent by the partner.
-	In cases when a partner is a second level budget spending unit, this fact is proved by a letter of support from the respective first level budget spending unit confirming that the partner has the necessary financial resources for the current financial year for the implementation of the project, which are higher than the amount of the requested grant spent by the partner.
-	In cases when the partner is different from a first/second level budget spending unit with budget appropriations, the financial capacity is evaluated in accordance with:
•	Attached Balance sheet and Profit and loss account for the current financial year – for Bulgarian partners
OR
•	Relevant accounting document regulated by the International or National Accounting Standards of the respective member state for the current year - applicable to the foreign partners.
The financial capacity of each partner is being evaluated separately (for which it is applicable).

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.

The operational capacity of the partner (s) 
- The Partners have 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.

The formulated specific objectives are in line with the objectives in the Application Guidelines

The objectives set out aim at addressing the needs of the target groups according to the Application Guidelines

There is a clear connection between the project objectives and the envisaged project results

The target groups are specified - their specific characteristics are indicated according to the Application Guidelines

The needs of the target groups are identified.

The activities aim at achieving the objectives

The expected results from the implementation of the activities will contribute to achievement of the indicators set out in the project

The activities as well as the ways and stages of their implementation are described in detail

At least one innovative practice is identified and / or applied in the activities

The plan for public procurement corresponds to the sequence of the foreseen activities

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

The time coverage of each activity is realistic

There is a logical consistency in the implementation of the activities

All preconditions for starting up the project are fulfilled

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

The partner (s) is involved in the implementation of the activities in accordance with their capacity and commitments

The funds envisaged for spending by the partner (s) meet the requirements of the Eligibility Expenditure Regulation

The funds envisaged for spending by the partner (s) are sufficient for the quality and timely performance of their activities (the explicit written consent of the partner (s) should be attached)

The key risks are identified which would impact on the partner collaboration and they are evaluated in regard of probability of occurrence and degree of impact as adequate response measures are outlined

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

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