References

Original Reference: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-

Brief Summary: Overview of EU Green Deal financing tools. Broad policy lens. Recommendation: use to frame RAP funding narratives for alignment with green priorities.

URL: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-

Original Reference: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_engreen-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_en•

Brief Summary: Expanded page on Just Transition funding sources. Includes InvestEU, JTF, EIB, and public-private partnerships. Suggest identifying bundled financing models for pilot scalability.

URL: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-funding-sources_en

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/leader-clld_en.html

Brief Summary: LEADER/CLLD methodology explained. Key for bottom-up governance and stakeholder co-design. Direct link to participatory RAPs in PoliRuralPlus. Recommendation: engage LAGs actively in pilot governance.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/leader-clld_en.html

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/policy-in-action/rural-development-policy-figures/priority-focus-area-

Brief Summary: Focus area summaries provide data on how CAP funds are allocated by theme. Helps match pilot objectives with EU funding logic. Use for benchmarking and alignment.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/policy-in-action/rural-development-policy-figures/priority-focus-area-

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/policy-in-action/rural-development-policy-figures/priority-focus-area-summaries_en.html•

Brief Summary: Summarised CAP funding allocations by policy focus. Useful for KPI setting and policy narrative integration. Suggest mapping pilot metrics to focus area themes.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/policy-in-action/rural-development-policy-figures/priority-focus-area-summaries_en.html•

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/erdf_en•

Brief Summary: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) page. Supports infrastructure, innovation, digital, low-carbon transitions. Rural-urban infrastructure (e.g., mobility, broadband) is a fit. Recommend integrating ERDF options into action plans.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/erdf_en•

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/just-transition-fund/just-transition-platform_en

Brief Summary: JTF platform hub. Offers guidance, technical support, and tools for transition planning. Recommendation: leverage for pilot support, especially in transitioning rural areas.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/just-transition-fund/just-transition-platform_en

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/in-your-country/managing-authorities_en

Brief Summary: Directory of EU regional policy managing authorities. Useful for identifying relevant contacts for funding and coordination in RAPs and pilot execution.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/in-your-country/managing-authorities_en

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/in-your-country/programmes_en•

Brief Summary: List of country-specific cohesion policy programmes. Recommendation: map these programmes against RAP activities for funding alignment.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/in-your-country/programmes_en•

Original Reference: https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/european-pillar-social-rights-20-principles_en

Brief Summary: Lists the 20 principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including education, equal opportunities, and health. Recommend aligning pilot goals with these principles for coherence.

URL: https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/european-pillar-social-rights-20-principles_en

Original Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-led_local_development

Brief Summary: Wikipedia article explaining the theory and use of CLLD. Background resource. Relevance: supports LEADER-style bottom-up governance in rural development.

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-led_local_development

Original Reference: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/networking/leader/lag-directory_en

Brief Summary: LAG directory under CAP Network. Allows PoliRuralPlus regions to identify relevant LAGs for collaboration and co-governance.

URL: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/networking/leader/lag-directory_en

Original Reference: https://www.dotaceeu.cz/en/kontaktyAnyoneinterestedinaccessingsuchfundsneedstocontactthemanagingauthorityintheircountry.Alistoftheseorganisationscanbeobtainedonline.•

Brief Summary: Contact page for Czech EU funding portal. Helps applicants reach national managing authorities. Relevant for Czech-based PoliRuralPlus pilot implementation.

URL: https://www.dotaceeu.cz/en/kontaktyAnyoneinterestedinaccessingsuchfundsneedstocontactthemanagingauthorityintheircountry.Alistoftheseorganisationscanbeobtainedonline.•

Original Reference: https://www.eib.org/en/contact/offices

Brief Summary: EIB offices contact page. Useful for inquiries related to project loans and technical assistance. PoliRuralPlus pilots seeking financing should engage with local EIB branches.

URL: https://www.eib.org/en/contact/offices

Original Reference: https://www.eib.org/en/index.htm

Brief Summary: European Investment Bank homepage. Offers loans, advisory services, and funding instruments. Potential support source for infrastructure and innovation pilots.

URL: https://www.eib.org/en/index.htm

Original Reference: https://www.eib.org/en/products/advisory-services/elena/index

Brief Summary: ELENA (European Local Energy Assistance) programme by EIB. Provides grants for technical assistance in sustainable energy. Recommend for rural retrofit or mobility projects in RAPs.

URL: https://www.eib.org/en/products/advisory-services/elena/index

Original Reference: https://www.eib.org/en/publications/index

Brief Summary: EIB Publications directory. Source of case studies, evaluations, and funding insights. Suggest reviewing for best practice inspiration.

URL: https://www.eib.org/en/publications/index

Original Reference: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/EPRS/Funding_Guide_EN.pdf

Brief Summary: Comprehensive guide to EU funding (EP Research Service). Covers programmes 2014–2020. Still useful for structure and funding logic. Use to train stakeholders in funding navigation.

URL: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/EPRS/Funding_Guide_EN.pdf

Original Reference: https://www.interregeurope.eu/

Brief Summary: Homepage of Interreg Europe. Supports interregional cooperation, policy learning and networking. Align pilot activities with similar Interreg projects for mutual benefit.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/

Original Reference: https://www.interregeurope.eu/policy-learning-platform•

Brief Summary: Policy Learning Platform under Interreg Europe. Offers resources and matchmaking for regional policymakers. Use to strengthen knowledge exchange and peer review in RAP process.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/policy-learning-platform•