Crea360 provides specialist technical assistance to public authorities and other organisations to access EU funding, identify calls for proposals, prepare bids and manage projects funded by the European Union.
EU funding is an opportunity to drive innovative projects, foster international cooperation and respond to the challenges facing each area. However, accessing this funding requires specialist knowledge, experience and technical resources that are not always available to every organisation.
Our team has in-depth knowledge of EU funding programmes, calls and policies, which allows us to identify opportunities, design competitive proposals and support organisations throughout the life of their projects: from finding funding and submitting applications to delivery, monitoring and final reporting.
European programmes
Next Generation EU
Helping local councils, associations of municipalities, provincial councils and other authorities to access Next Generation EU funding, aimed at economic recovery and resilience in Europe.
ERDF
Advice and support in managing the European Regional Development Fund, which promotes regional development and economic and social cohesion in the European Union.
Erasmus+
Guidance on accessing Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation programmes in education, training, youth and sport, and assistance with project delivery, monitoring and reporting.
CERV
Applications and project management under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme in areas such as social inclusion, equal opportunities, civic participation and town networks.
URBACT
Specialist advice on accessing the URBACT programme and managing its projects, which aim to improve quality of life in cities and their sustainable urban development.
Interreg
Securing and managing funding from Interreg programmes, which support cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation in the European Union.
European Urban Initiative
Advice and support on the European Urban Initiative, which focuses on innovation, pilot actions and sustainable urban development.
Creative Europe
Guidance on accessing the Creative Europe programme, which supports the cultural and creative sectors in Europe.
Experience
Crea360 has a long track record in European projects, supporting public authorities and other organisations in identifying funding opportunities, preparing applications, finding partners and providing end-to-end management of EU-funded projects.
Our experience covers a range of EU funding programmes, such as URBACT, Interreg Europe, Interreg Euro Med, Interreg Next Med, Erasmus+ and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), in which we have taken part in projects on territorial cooperation, innovation, exchange of good practice, capacity building and knowledge transfer.
We have also worked on initiatives funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), supporting beneficiary organisations with delivery, monitoring and reporting.
We work with organisations across Spain and collaborate with partners in many European countries, contributing technical expertise, knowledge of the programmes and a practical approach to international cooperation.
Our work goes beyond securing funding: we support organisations throughout the project life cycle, from the initial idea to delivery, evaluation and dissemination of results.
EU fundingEuropean Urban Initiative
Technical assistance for the delivery and transfer of the European Urban Initiative project ReGreenX
EU fundingEuropean Urban Initiative
Technical assistance for the transfer of the AHA Budapest project on affordable housing
EU fundingNextGenerationEU
Technical assistance in managing La Vila Joiosa’s Tourism Sustainability Plan for Destinations
EU fundingInterreg
Technical assistance in delivering the Interreg Europe project SlowDown
EU fundingCreative Europe
Coordination of the Creative Europe project WALKEUR
Frequently asked questions about EU funding
What does a European project manager do?
A European project manager coordinates and oversees projects that receive funding from European programmes. The role covers planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting. It also involves managing resources, coordinating work with partners in other countries and ensuring the project meets the requirements and objectives set by the European Union.
What does EU funding pay for?
EU funding supports projects and programmes in areas such as research and innovation, regional development, agriculture, education, employment, infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Its purpose is to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion between Member States, boost competitiveness and sustainable growth, and respond to common challenges at European level. Funding is allocated through specific calls and programmes, and selected projects receive financial support for their delivery.
Who can apply for EU funding?
Depending on the programme, different types of beneficiary can access EU funding:
- Member States and regions, for regional development and cohesion projects.
- Local councils, provincial councils and other public bodies, for specific projects.
- Businesses and entrepreneurs, for innovation and research and development projects.
- Non-governmental organisations, for social, environmental or cultural projects.
- Educational institutions, for research, educational innovation and training projects.
Each call sets its own criteria and requirements. Competition is usually strong, and selection is based on the quality and relevance of the projects submitted.
How do you find partners for European projects?
Finding partners takes planning. Common approaches include attending events, conferences and seminars in the project’s field; contacting agencies and organisations that specialise in managing European projects; getting back in touch with organisations experienced in similar projects; and using chambers of commerce and sector associations, which already have contact networks among businesses and organisations interested in European projects.
Enquiries about calls and projects
To look at a particular call or project, the Crea360 team can be reached at its offices in Cocentaina and Valencia, by email and by phone.