Evaluation criterias

I. Group 
Capacity
The applicant / partner has sufficient capacity to implement the project in accordance with the Application Guidelines
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
Administrative Capacity: The project implementation team is conformed with the specificity and volume of the project activities set out
 Yes No
2. 
Beneficiary's financial capacity: The Beneficiary can provide the necessary financing / co-financing for the implementation of the project activities 
-	When the applicant is a first level budget spending unit, this fact is verified by the Programme Operator.
 Yes No
3. 
Financial capacity of the partner (s) : Applicable only in cases when the partner (s) spend funds under the project.
•	Relevant accounting document is submitted, regulated by the International or National Accounting Standards of the respective state for the current year
 Yes No
4. 
Operational capacity of the Beneficiary:  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.
 Yes No
5. 
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.
 Yes No
II. Group 
Compliance - Description and justification of the objectives of the project
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The formulated specific objectives are in line with the objectives in the Application Guidelines
Yes No
2. 
The objectives set out aim at addressing the needs of the target groups according to the Application Guidelines
Yes No
3. 
There is a clear connection between the project objectives and the envisaged project results
 Yes No
III. Group 
Compliance - Description of the target groups under the project and their needs
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The target groups are specified - their specific characteristics are indicated according to the Application Guidelines
 Yes No
2. 
The needs of the target groups are identified
 Yes No
IV. Group 
Methodology and organization - Conformity of the activities with the objectives and expected results
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The activities aim at achieving the objectives
 Yes No
2. 
The expected results from the implementation of the activities will contribute to achievement of the indicators set out in the project
 Yes No
3. 
The activities as well as the ways and stages of their implementation are described in detail
 Yes No
4. 
At least one innovative practice is identified and / or applied in the activities
 Yes No
5. 
The plan for public procurement corresponds to the sequence of the foreseen activities
 Yes No
V. Group 
Methodology and organization - Accurate description of the activities
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The description of the activities indicates start date and duration of each activity
 Yes No
2. 
The time coverage of each activity is realistic
 Yes No
3. 
There is a logical consistency in the implementation of the activities
 Yes No
VI. Group 
Methodology and organization - Sustainability is ensured
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
Adequate measures for ensuring the sustainability of the project results are foreseen
 Yes No
VII. Group 
Bilateral relationships
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The partner (s) is involved in the implementation of the activities in accordance with their capacity and commitments
 Yes No
2. 
The funds envisaged for spending by the partner (s) meet the requirements of the Eligibility Expenditure Regulation
 Yes No
3. 
The funds envisaged for spending by the partner (s) are sufficient for the quality and timely performance of their activities (according to the submitted Partnership agreement/Letter of Intent)
 Yes No
4. 
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
Yes No
VIII. Group 
Risks
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The main political, institutional and operational risks are identified and analysed
 Yes No
2. 
The probability of arising of risks and their impact on the implementation of the project is identified
Yes No
3. 
Adequate risk response measures are proposed
 Yes No
IX. Group 
Economy, efficiency and effectiveness of expenditure and structured basis of the budget
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The budget is set out in detail with the necessary arguments and justification
 Yes No
2. 
The project expenditures are set for spending during the eligibility period
 Yes No
3. 
The project expenditures are related to the objectives of the project
 Yes No
4. 
The project expenditures are proportional
 Yes No
5. 
The project expenditures are necessary for the implementation of the project
 Yes No
6. 
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
 Yes No
7. 
The project expenditures meet the requirements of applicable tax and social legislation
Yes No
8. 
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
Yes No
9. 
The estimated expenditures lead to the timely, quantitative and qualitative implementation of the planned activities and to the achievement of the expected project results
Yes No
10. 
The set percentage limits of the different types of project expenditures are observed when establishing the budget
Yes No
11. 
The set values are planned in line with the expenditures envisaged by activities
Yes No
12. 
All expenditures are eligible (according to the chapter 8 of the Regulation)
Yes No
13. 
Expenditures on information and publicity are envisaged under the Regulation and the Information and Publicity Requirements
Yes No
14. 
The amount of the grant stated in the budget does not exceed the maximum amount, specified under the Application Guidelines
 Yes No
X. Group 
Conclusion
Criteria Leads to rejection Prioritization
1. 
The project is recommended for funding
 Yes No
The project is funded by the “Technical Assistance” Programme 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, under project BG16RFTA001-1.003-0001 “Digital transformation in the management of EU funds” and by the “National Recovery and Resilience Plan”, under Investment C10.I11 “Ensuring an adequate information and administrative environment for the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan”.