Article 20

The award criteria shall be set out in the work programmes and in the calls for proposals, taking into account at least the following elements: the maturity of the action in the project development; the soundness of the implementation plan proposed; the need to overcome financial obstacles such as a lack of market finance. Where applicable, the award criteria, shall take into account the following elements: the stimulating effect of Union support on public and private investment; the expected economic, social, climate and environmental impact; accessibility and ease of access to respective services; a trans-European dimension; a balanced geographical distribution across the Union, including bridging the geographical digital divide, including the outermost regions; the presence of a long-term sustainability plan; the freedom to re-use and adapt the projects’ results; synergies and complementarities with other Union programmes.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-06 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.