Eligible entities, activities and costs
Article 61
1. The eligibility criteria set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply in addition to the criteria set out in Article 197 of the Financial Regulation. 2. The following entities shall be eligible: (a) legal entities established in a Member State or in a third country listed in the work programme under the conditions specified in paragraphs 3 and 4; (b) any legal entity created under Union law or any international organisation. 3. Legal entities established in a third country shall be exceptionally eligible to participate where this is necessary for the achievement of the objectives of a given action. 4. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the programme shall in principle bear the cost of their participation. 5. In accordance with point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation and by way of derogation from Article 193(4) thereof, taking into account the delayed entry into force of this Regulation and in order to ensure continuity, as established in the financing decision and for a limited period, activities supported under this Regulation and the underlying costs may be considered eligible as of 1 January 2021, even if the activities were implemented and the costs incurred before the grant application was submitted.