Eligibility Criteria
Official Definition & Legal Scope
Eligibility criteria are the mandatory legal, financial, and technical standards an organization and project must meet to access public grant funds. Non-compliance results in immediate application dismissal.
- •Ley 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Artículo 13)
- •Real Decreto 887/2006 (Artículos 18 a 27)
Subjective and objective eligibility requirements
Subjective eligibility focuses on the applicant's legal status (official registration, non-profit status, tax compliance).
Objective eligibility evaluates proposed activities, geographic scope, and eligible cost categories defined in the call.
Administrative verification and remedy period
The granting agency conducts automated registry audits and requires updated tax and social security certificates.
If remediable documentation defects are identified, a strict 10-day cure period is opened.
Frequent disqualification factors
Outstanding tax or social security debts at the exact time of application submission.
Applying without meeting mandatory registration seniority requirements.
How FundingQuarry automates eligibility screening
FundingQuarry analyzes your NGO bylaws and solvency track record against Article 13 of the Spanish Grant Law to flag disqualification risks before drafting.
Key Regulatory Takeaways
- Meeting eligibility is a mandatory prerequisite but does not guarantee an award.
- Any outstanding tax liability disqualifies beneficiary eligibility under Article 13 LGS.
- Both organizational and project cost eligibility must be audited simultaneously.
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Related Glossary Terms
Official References & Sources
- Ley 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Artículo 13: Requisitos para obtener la condición de beneficiario)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can newly established non-profits apply for public grants?
It depends on specific terms. Many require 1-2 years of registered track record, though targeted incubation grants may waive seniority.
Is public utility declaration required for all grant tenders?
No. Most public calls only require legal non-profit incorporation and valid registration in the corresponding regional or national registry.
What happens if a negative tax compliance certificate is issued during review?
A 10-day period is granted to settle debts with the tax authority; failure to resolve results in immediate disqualification.
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