Grant Eligibility Criteria
Grant eligibility defines the legal, technical, and financial criteria an organization must satisfy. It determines gate admission for public funding.
What it is and why it matters for non-profits in Spain
Eligibility criteria represent the mandatory gateway conditions that an applicant entity, proposed actions, and budget items must satisfy.
How it works in practice: regulatory framework and process
Governed by Articles 13 and 31 of Spanish Law 38/2003, verifying entity compliance, project scope alignment, and cost admissibility.
Common mistakes non-profits make
Believing high project quality can overcome a failed administrative eligibility threshold.
How FundingQuarry addresses this
FundingQuarry evaluates organizational compliance against tender criteria to predict eligibility prior to submission.
Key Regulatory Takeaways
- Mandatory pass/fail admission prerequisite.
- Three-level check: entity, project, and expense eligibility.
Related Glossary Terms
Official References & Sources
- Spanish Law 38/2003 General de Subvenciones (Art. 13 & 31)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between eligibility and evaluation criteria?
Eligibility is a mandatory pass/fail gate, whereas evaluation criteria rank admitted proposals competitively.
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