Programme: Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions

Programme	Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions
Acronym	PPPA
Type of Fund	Action programme
Description of programme "Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions"	This Programme introduces new initiatives that might turn into standing EU funding programmes. A Pilot Project is an initiative of an experimental nature designed to test the feasibility of an action and its usefulness and lasts not more than two years. A Preparatory Action - normally the successor of a successful pilot project on the same matter - is designed to prepare new actions like EU policies, legislation, programmes etc. with funding for not more than three years. The Programme focuses on the following overarching objectives: Promote health, prevent diseases and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles taking into account the 'health in all policies' principle Protect Union citizens from serious cross-border health threats Contribute to innovative, efficient and sustainable health systems Facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for Union citizens
Link	Link to Programme
Thematic Focus	Health, Security, Innovation, Sustainability
EU Macro-Regions	Adriatic and Ionian Region, Alpine Region, Baltic Sea Region, Danube Region
Funding area	EU Member States Norway / Norge
Origin of Applicant	EU Member States Norway / Norge
Project Partner	Yes
Project Partner Details	Research Actions must involve at least three legal entities from different EU Member states or Norway. Coordination & Support Actions need at least one legal entity established in an EU Member State or Norway
Eligible applicants	Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Research Institution, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), NGO / NPO, Public Services, National Government, Start Up Company, University, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined), Association
Type of Funding	Grant
Contact Details	PreparatoryAction@eda.europa.eu