Execution & Justification Deadlines
Official Definition & Legal Scope
The execution window represents the approved duration to carry out activities and incur costs. The justification deadline is the subsequent period granted to file financial receipts and project reports.
- •Ley 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Artículo 30)
- •Ley 39/2015 del Procedimiento Administrativo Común (Artículo 32: Ampliación de plazos)
Key chronological milestones in grant administration
Execution: the active window when workshops, procurement, and staff actions must take place.
Justification: the post-execution period (usually 1-3 months) for finalizing reports and paying supplier balances.
Formal deadline extension requests
Article 32 of Spanish Administrative Procedure Law permits extending execution or closeout deadlines up to 50% of original terms if requested before expiry.
Fatal timing mistakes
Filing extension requests after the original deadline has passed (incurring automatic dismissal).
Executing bank transfers after the statutory justification cutoff date.
How FundingQuarry protects project timelines
FundingQuarry synchronizes project calendars and sends automated warnings weeks prior to execution and justification deadlines.
Key Regulatory Takeaways
- Expenses generated outside approved execution dates are ineligible.
- Extensions must be officially requested before initial deadlines elapse.
- Missed justification deadlines automatically trigger full clawback procedures.
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Related Glossary Terms
Official References & Sources
- Ley 39/2015 del Procedimiento Administrativo Común (Artículo 32)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can supplier invoices be settled during the justification period?
Yes, provided the service or supply was rendered during the active execution window.
What is the difference between working days and calendar days?
Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays; calendar days include all consecutive dates.
How is an official deadline extension formalized?
Through an express administrative decree modifying original grant milestones.
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