The Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA)
Relations between ECHO and its partners are governed by Framework Partnership Agreements, the purpose of which is to define roles and responsibilities in the implementation of humanitarian operations financed by the European Community.
NEW: If you have any questions with regard to the FPA or FAFA, or if you wish to follow any FPA or FAFA related training, please do not hesitate to visit the Partners Helpdesk website at http://www.dgecho-partners-helpdesk.eu
FPA 2008 for NGOs (as amended further to the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 01/12/2009)
- Framework Partnership Agreement
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- Single form (Annex I) (version 01/11/2010) -
- - - Grant agreement (Annex II) -
- General conditions 2009-2012 (Annex III) -
- General conditions 2013 (Annex III) -
- Rules and procedures for procurement (Annex IV) -
Guidelines
- Visibility toolkit (2009) -
- Single Form Guidelines (version 01/11/2010) -
- Financial guidelines (final version 01/11/2010) -
- Fact sheets (version 01/11/2010) -
- Guidelines for the Grant/Contribution Agreements 01.10.2008 -
- Humanitarian Aid Guidelines for Procurement
- Cessation payments to staff and their eligibility as direct costs under ECHO's General Conditions -
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NEW EU FINANCIAL REGULATION: Practical guidance on changes applicable to the Grant agreements signed as of 1/01/2013 -
WARNING:
The guidelines and fact sheets apply to all ongoing agreements as of 1 November 2010 and to any agreement signed after that date.
The internet version on DG ECHO's website of the FPA and FAFA supporting documents (fact sheets, guidelines, etc.) takes precedence over booklets published by DG ECHO or any other paper publication.
Guidelines applicable from 3 September 2008 till 31 October 2010:
- Single Form guidelines 03.09.2008 -
- Financial guidelines (final version 03.12.2008) -
- Fact sheets (final version 03.12.2008) -
FPA for IOs
Former 2003 FPA, for information
Click here (not applicable for agreements after 31/12/07).