Explainer
Explainer Annex: What Are EU Funds and How Do They Work
3 October 2020 English Explainer

Summary
A plain-language explainer breaking down the EU funding landscape (ESF, ERDF, EAFRD, etc.) for civil society audiences to strengthen members' fund-engagement capacity.
Topics
EU funds
Publication details
- Author(s)
- ERGO Network
- Organisation
- ERGO Network
- Publication date
- 3 October 2020
- Year
- 2020
- Type
- Explainer
- Format
- Language
- English
Suggested citation
ERGO Network (2020). Explainer Annex: What Are EU Funds and How Do They Work. Explainer. ERGO Network. Retrieved from https://ergonetwork.org/publication/explainer-annex-what-are-eu-funds-and-how-do-they-work/
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