KA210 Evaluation Criteria Guide
See which evaluation element each question in the application form corresponds to. Based on the 2026 Evaluation Guide (p. 58-64), covering 4 criteria and 18 elements.
Expand each criterion card → open the sub-elements → see what the evaluator looks for, which form question provides evidence for that element, and tips from real evaluation reports.
Relevance of the project
30 points · threshold 15
Quality of the project design and implementation
30 points · threshold 15
Quality of the partnership and the cooperation arrangements
20 points · threshold 10
Impact
20 points · threshold 10
Unscored Form Sections
- Context (title, duration, lump sum, NA selection) — an eligibility check; however, duration and lump sum feed into the proportionality assessment under Design element c).
- Project summary (Objectives / Implementation / Results) — not scored, but it's the first text the evaluator reads, so it shapes the first impression.
- Application conditions (EU sanctions, Original content, Data protection) — an eligibility declaration; only the EU values part touches Relevance element b).
- Annexes (Declaration on Honour, Accession forms) — an administrative requirement, not scored.
Source: Guide for Experts on Quality Assessment 2026, KA210 section (p. 58-64). This guide is for informational purposes; the actual assessment is carried out by independent experts.