[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

December 1, 2025: Application submission deadline

€250,000 total budget; single-action grant

Supports strengthening North Macedonia’s financial inspection and anti-fraud services (AFCOS) to align with EU standards.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to enhance the operational capacity and effectiveness of Financial Inspection and Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) in North Macedonia. The grant supports initiatives that build institutional frameworks, improve methodologies, and foster cooperation mechanisms to better prevent, detect, and address fraud and irregularities related to the use of EU funds. The action is part of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance and is designed to help North Macedonia align its national systems for financial control and anti-fraud practices with EU standards. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2025: Application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €250,000 - Single-action grant; all funding is expected to be awarded in one round --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must focus on strengthening the capacity of AFCOS in North Macedonia. - Eligible applicants are typically public authorities or institutions in North Macedonia responsible for financial inspection, anti-fraud coordination, or related oversight. - Collaboration with EU member state institutions or relevant international partners may be encouraged, especially for knowledge transfer and best practices. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185299PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants should review the official call documents and guidelines available on the portal for detailed instructions, eligibility requirements, and submission formats. - Proposals should clearly address how the project will build institutional capacity, improve methodologies, and foster cooperation in anti-fraud activities. --- ## Additional Information - The action is part of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). - The funded activities should directly contribute to the alignment of North Macedonia’s financial control and anti-fraud systems with EU standards. - Check the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185299PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) for updates and access to all relevant documentation. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal - Opportunity Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185299PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

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