The fi-compass web portal offers a wide range of resources for Member States, managing authorities, financial institutions, project leaders and all stakeholders. It provides comprehensive information on the use of financial instruments under the different EU funds jointly delivered with Member States and regions.

Financial instruments co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus are a sustainable and efficient way to invest in the growth and development of people and their skills in order to promote employment and social inclusion goals across the European Union.

A financial instrument can be defined as an equity investment, loan, guarantee or other risk-sharing financial package. New 2021-2027 rules strengthen the use of financial instruments as a way of implementing ESF+ activities. They can support a broad range of development objectives, benefitting a wide range of recipients – with the potential for funds to be reused for further investments.