The overall objective of the project was to enhance Croatia's capacity for effective and efficient use of ESF funds by preparing an adequate number of high quality operations. The project has facilitated knowledge, increased skills and understanding of opportunities provided under the European Social Fund and its methodology framework among grant applicants and beneficiaries. It has also prepared a project pipeline and ensured that a sufficient number of ESF projects and grant projects are fully mature and ready for submission to the respective body responsible for the selection of projects.