Financial compliance in Horizon Europe doesn’t end when the project closes.
Under Article 25 of the Model Grant Agreement, the European Commission can audit how funds were used — during the project and up to five years after the final payment. Timesheets, personnel costs, procurement, invoices — everything must be traceable and documented from day one.
Receiving EU funding is only the beginning. The real challenge starts when organisations must prove that every declared project cost complies with Horizon Europe eligibility rules. From personnel costs and procurement procedures to supporting documentation and audit readiness, even small financial errors can lead to rejected costs and financial corrections. In this article, we explore the most common reasons costs are rejected under Article 27 of the Horizon Europe Grant Agreement — and how organisations can reduce financial risk through stronger project governance and structured financial management.
More and more Horizon Europe calls are using the lump sum model — but what does that actually mean? This guide explains in simple terms how lump sum funding works, how payments are linked to work packages, and how it differs from the traditional cost-based model.
Article 20 defines how and when Horizon Europe projects must report progress and finances. This practical guide explains what project managers need to know to stay compliant and avoid payment delays.
Horizon Europe Grant Agreement sets the rules for eligible costs, ineligible costs and compliance. Discover practical tips to avoid mistakes and keep your project audit-ready from day one.
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Discover what financial reporting means in Horizon Europe projects and how project teams can stay compliant with EU rules.
Discover what financial reporting means in Horizon Europe projects and how project teams can stay compliant with EU rules.
Simple rules for reporting indirect costs in Horizon Europe—no confusion, no surprises. Introduction Indirect costs—also known as overheads—are
