Call for small projects driving rural and challenged areas in the Baltic Sea region
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Call for small projects driving rural and challenged areas in the Baltic Sea region
Are you excited to explore how Interreg transnational cooperation can unlock the hidden potential of rural and challenged areas, transforming local realities into exciting opportunities?
Programme
Baltic Sea Region
Details
Deadline for application
08 October 2025
Open for application
Explore the call
04 April 2025
Last updated
04 April 2025
Themes
Smarter Europe
Interreg drives innovation, competitiveness, digitalisation and smart specialisation across regions. It supports research, technology and entrepreneurship to build strong, future-ready economies.
Greener Europe
Interreg invests in projects that promote a low-carbon economy, tackle climate change and encourage a circular economy. It supports risk prevention, nature protection, sustainable energy and water management to help build a greener, more sustainable future.
Eligibility
Eligible countries
(9)
Denmark
5
region(s)
Denmark
(5 regions)
- Hovedstaden
- Midtjylland
- Nordjylland
- Sjælland
- Syddanmark
Germany
7
region(s)
Germany
(7 regions)
- Berlin
- Brandenburg
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Lüneburg
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Schleswig-Holstein
Estonia
1
region(s)
Estonia
(1 regions)
- Eesti
Latvia
1
region(s)
Latvia
(1 regions)
- Latvija
Lithuania
2
region(s)
Lithuania
(2 regions)
- Sostinės regionas
- Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas
Norway
5
region(s)
Norway
(5 regions)
- Agder og Sør-Østlandet
- Innlandet
- Oslo og Viken
- Trøndelag/Trööndelage
- Vestlandet
Poland
17
region(s)
Poland
(17 regions)
- Dolnośląskie
- Kujawsko-pomorskie
- Lubelskie
- Lubuskie
- Mazowiecki regionalny
- Małopolskie
- Opolskie
- Podkarpackie
- Podlaskie
- Pomorskie
- Warmińsko-mazurskie
- Warszawski stołeczny
- Wielkopolskie
- Zachodniopomorskie
- Łódzkie
- Śląskie
- Świętokrzyskie
Finland
5
region(s)
Finland
(5 regions)
- Etelä-Suomi
- Helsinki-Uusimaa
- Länsi-Suomi
- Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
- Åland
Sweden
8
region(s)
Sweden
(8 regions)
- Mellersta Norrland
- Norra Mellansverige
- Småland med öarna
- Stockholm
- Sydsverige
- Västsverige
- Östra Mellansverige
- Övre Norrland
Description of call
Who is behind the call
Baltic Sea Region
By fostering transnational cooperation, Interreg Baltic Sea Region channels EU funding to unite organisations from across the Baltic Sea. Together, we turn innovative ideas into reality, focusing on key thematic priorities: building innovative societies, creating water-smart societies, and advancing climate-neutral societies. Furthermore, it strengthens the governance of cooperation. With its support, projects accelerate the transition to a greener, more resilient region. Through collaboration, it improves the quality of life for people around the Baltic Sea.
Do you want to work on small projects that support the cohesive development of local communities in the Baltic Sea region, addressing challenges that impact their social and economic fabric? Then this call is for you!
Your application can tackle challenges under Priority 1 Innovative societies, Priority 2 Water-smart societies, or Priority 3 Climate-neutral societies.
Important note: Applying for this call involves two mandatory steps:
- By 5 June: Submit your project idea form. If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to move on to the next step.
- By 8 October (16:00 CEST): Submit your full application.
For more information, visit the Interreg Baltic Sea Region portal: https://interreg-baltic.eu/gateway