Detection of Illicit Trade
The Detection of Illicit Trade program, under the Union Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF), provides funding to enhance the technical capacity of beneficiaries, particularly customs authorities, in combating illicit trade. This initiative aims to protect the EU's financial interests by preventing and fighting fraud, corruption, and other illegal activities, focusing on the detection of smuggled and counterfeited goods.
Who is Funded
The Detection of Illicit Trade program targets legal entities, public bodies, and private bodies, with a primary focus on strengthening the technical capacity of customs authorities across the European Union, European Economic Area, and associated countries. Its main objective is to safeguard the EU's financial interests by actively preventing and combating fraud, corruption, and other illegal activities.
What is Funded
This program specifically funds projects focused on strengthening the operational and technical capacity to detect illicit trade, including smuggled and counterfeited goods. The support is primarily directed towards infrastructure and service delivery, enabling better enforcement against customs duty, VAT, and excise tax evasion.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Detection of Illicit Trade program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a total budget of 9.3 million Euros allocated for 2021. The funding rate can cover a significant portion of project costs, and projects are expected to have a duration of 12 to 24 months.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity. While the program primarily supports single applicants, detailed rules for application, evaluation, and grant management are set out in the call document and relevant EU financial regulations.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Detection of Illicit Trade program involves electronic submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal, following a single-stage procedure. Proposals are evaluated based on defined award criteria, with decisions communicated through established award channels.
Legal Basis
The Detection of Illicit Trade program is legally grounded in several key European Union regulations and official documents. These include the specific EUAF Regulation, the annual Work Programme, and broader financial regulations that govern the management of EU funds.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
9,300,000 €
Deadline:
04.10.2021
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, European Economic Area (EEA), Associated Countries
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Customs authorities
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Infrastructure, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
Managed By:
European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
Additional Partners:
HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL (Expertise_offer), CHERKA TROVA (Expertise_offer), ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES (Expertise_offer), Nordic Horizon Institute AB (Expertise_offer), Informatics360 (Expertise_offer), The General Police Inspectorate of Republic of Moldova (Expertise_request), NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM (Expertise_offer), SunLight Future Africa (Expertise_offer), EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (Expertise_offer), INTERSPREAD GMBH (Expertise_offer)
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