European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) (2021–2027)
The EU's Interreg program promotes European territorial cooperation with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It aims to strengthen integration and development across national borders by supporting cross-border, transnational, interregional, and outermost region cooperation.
Who is funded
The EU's Interreg program promotes cooperation between regions and countries, both within the Union and with neighboring third countries. It aims to strengthen regional integration and development and address common challenges. Funding is available to a wide range of public and non-profit actors.
What is funded
The Interreg program supports a variety of projects that contribute to integrated regional development, territorial integration, and strengthening cohesion policy. The eligibility of expenditures is clearly defined and includes staff costs, office and administrative costs, travel and accommodation costs, external expertise and services, and equipment and infrastructure costs.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Interreg program is primarily funded through grants, with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) providing a large portion of the funds. The exact amount of funding and co-financing rates are determined in the respective cooperation programs.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions and requirements apply to participation in the Interreg program, ranging from application to project implementation. These concern the composition of partnerships, compliance with EU regulations, and transparency in budget management.
Application Procedure
The application process for Interreg programs is organized in a staged procedure, starting with the drafting of cooperation programs at national and regional levels, up to the selection and approval of individual projects by a Monitoring Committee.
Legal Basis
The Interreg program is legally founded by a specific EU regulation that governs cooperation between European regions and third countries. This regulation and other accompanying EU provisions form the legal framework for the planning, implementation, and financing of Interreg programs.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Funding varies depending on the specific cooperation program. Co-financing rates from Interreg funds are up to 80% for most programs and up to 85% for Interreg D programs.
Allocated Budget:
Total EUR 8,050,000,000 (at 2018 prices) from ERDF for the 2021 to 2027 programming period.
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Shared Management Subsidies
Region:
European Union, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Faroe Islands, as well as partner countries and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) under IPA III and NDICI.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Evaluation, Monitoring
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) within the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR) (for Germany); managing, certifying, and audit authorities of the participating countries.