Union actions and emergency assistance in or in relation to third countries
Article 8
1. The Commission may decide to finance Union actions and emergency assistance in or in relation to third countries in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in the Specific Regulations. 2. Where such actions are implemented directly, the following entities shall be allowed to submit grant applications: (a) Member States; (b) third countries, in duly justified cases where a grant is necessary to achieve the objectives of this Regulation and the Specific Regulations; (c) joint bodies set up by third countries and the Union or by Member States; (d) international organisations, including regional organisations, UN bodies, departments and missions, international financial institutions and development banks and institutions of international jurisdiction in so far as they contribute to the objectives of the Specific Regulation(s) concerned; (e) the ICRC and International Federation of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; (f) non-governmental organisations established and registered in the Union and in the countries associated with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis ; (g) Union agencies for emergency assistance.