Regulatory Specifications & Administrative Terms
Official Definition & Legal Scope
Regulatory specifications and terms represent the binding legal framework governing a grant call. They establish the objective, applicant eligibility, evaluation rubric, allowable costs, and justification deadlines.
- •Ley 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Artículo 9 y 17)
- •Real Decreto 887/2006 (Artículos 28 a 30)
Statutory foundation of regulatory terms
No public grant may be awarded without prior formal approval and publication of regulatory terms in the appropriate gazette.
These terms hold regulatory force and legally bind both granting bodies and applicant organizations.
Mandatory statutory content under Spanish Grant Law
Article 17 LGS specifies mandatory provisions: grant objective, beneficiary requirements, award procedure, objective scoring rubric, evaluation panel composition, and closeout conditions.
Frequent misinterpretations of terms
Overlooking subtle exclusion clauses or subcontracting percentage caps.
Relying on informal website summaries rather than the legally binding published gazette text.
How FundingQuarry parses official tender terms
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Key Regulatory Takeaways
- They constitute the binding 'law of the contract' between NGO and public agency.
- Any non-compliance with terms can result in total grant revocation.
- They supersede informal guides or unofficial summaries.
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Official References & Sources
- Ley 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Artículo 17: Bases reguladoras)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can grant terms be formally appealed if discriminatory?
Yes, via administrative administrative appeals or judicial review within statutory appeal windows.
What is the difference between regulatory bases and funding calls?
Bases establish the general multi-year legal framework, whereas the convocatoria activates the specific annual funding round and application dates.
Can regional terms introduce criteria not found in national law?
Yes, provided regional specifications comply with and do not contradict basic national administrative statutes.
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