Eligible expenditure comprises the project costs that meet the conditions set out in the call, the NFP agreement, and the legislation, and which can therefore be reimbursed from the non-repayable financial contribution. Expenditure is eligible if it arose within the eligible period, relates directly to the project's activities, is evidenced by accounting documents, is reasonable in relation to market prices, and was incurred in accordance with the rules of public procurement. Typical eligible expenditure includes the wages of the project team, the procurement of technology and equipment, construction works, services, indirect expenditure in the form of a flat rate, and VAT where it is not recoverable. Each call defines its own catalogue of eligible expenditure, including financial limits (benchmarks). Expenditure that does not meet the conditions is classified as ineligible, and the recipient covers it from its own resources.
See also: Ineligible expenditure, Payment claim.
