Definition
Eligibility is the assessment of whether an applicant, project, planned activities and expected expenditure meet the requirements of a funding programme.
Human Explanation
It answers the question: can the project apply for this funding?
Why it Matters
Failure to meet basic conditions may exclude a project from funding regardless of its substantive value.
Conceptual Boundary
Eligibility does not mean that funding has been awarded. It only confirms that participation in the programme is possible.
Practical Perspective
The assessment commonly covers the beneficiary, project scope, schedule, location, cost categories and alignment with programme objectives.