101 UK Brexit Notes

Connemara Programme October 16 2018 pg. 103 Implications This means that grant funding to UK beneficiaries in respect of all projects approved on a competitive basis before the end of the programming period is now guaranteed. Managing Authorities can continue to sign new contracts with UK beneficiaries after exit for the duration of the programmes. However, the government will have to work with other parties such as the European Commission to ensure that continued participation for UK organisations in European Territorial Cooperation programmes is possible and the UK can respond to new calls and continue to deliver projects. Further information on the guarantee will be provided as it becomes available. Delivery of the Guarantee The UK government understands the joint management of European Territorial Cooperation programmes creates additional complexity, and that continued delivery of projects requires joint working with Managing Authorities and EU countries. The intention is to deliver the funding guarantee using existing programme management arrangements where possible, so that project partners can continue working together under a common framework and systems. This is subject to agreement between the European Commission, Managing Authority and EU countries in each European Territorial Cooperation programme. Discussions on this will continue and further details will be provided through updates on this technical notice as agreements are reached. Actions for businesses and stakeholders Organisations should continue applying for and delivering funding under current arrangements with confidence in the funding guarantee in a ‘no deal’ scenario.