De bevillinger, der skal til for at finansiere udgifterne, stilles til rådighed for medlemsstaterne af Kommissionen i form af halvårlige godtgørelser (i det følgende benævnt »halvårlige betalinger«).
The appropriations necessary to finance the expenditure shall be made available to Member States by the Commission in the form of biannual reimbursements, (hereinafter referred to as ‘biannual payments’).