The Bomb Scheme will remain unchanged for the time being. However, as of 2019, the reference date for applications to be submitted to the Ministry will change from 1 March to 1 April. This is stated in the May Circular Municipalities Fund 2018. The May Circular also discusses the state of affairs of the working group that was asked to advise on how a knowledge centre and standards framework could take shape. Unfortunately, the advice on the CE Knowledge Centre is still not definitive, because consultations are still taking place between the ministries involved. VEO has stressed to the Ministry that it is important that we can move forward with the organisation of the Knowledge Centre and, in particular, with tackling the research programme.