Selection Procedures Young people and operators interested in setting up a project should complete the relevant application forms and follow the application procedures which are explained in more detail under each Action (see chapters C, D, E and F), as well as in chapter H for third-country cooperation.

At national level

The vast majority of funding applications is processed at national level by the National Agencies. Projects are selected by national selection panels, which are composed of people familiar with the youth field and youth activities. Selections are made in accordance with the European Commission's guidelines.

At European level

However, a number of specific project types - such as Youth Encounters (Action 1), Europe-wide projects (Action 2), projects submitted by applicants based in Mediterranean partner countries as well as projects submitted by European non-governmental youth organizations (ENGYOs)  - are dealt with directly at European level and are selected by the European Commission. The selection panels then consist of representatives from the European Commission, the National Agencies, the National Coordinators and the European Youth Forum.