Call for small projects driving rural and challenged areas in the Baltic Sea region
Deadline
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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
11
region(s)
Denmark
(11 regions)
- Bornholm
- Byen København
- Fyn
- Københavns omegn
- Nordjylland
- Nordsjælland
- Sydjylland
- Vest- og Sydsjælland
- Vestjylland
- Østjylland
- Østsjælland
Germany
52
region(s)
Germany
(52 regions)
- Barnim
- Berlin
- Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Celle
- Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Cuxhaven
- Dahme-Spreewald
- Dithmarschen
- Elbe-Elster
- Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt
- Hamburg
- Harburg
- Havelland
- Heidekreis
- Herzogtum Lauenburg
- Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Landkreis Rostock
- Ludwigslust-Parchim
- Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Lüchow-Dannenberg
- Lüneburg, Landkreis
- Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
- Märkisch-Oderland
- Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Nordfriesland
- Nordwestmecklenburg
- Oberhavel
- Oberspreewald-Lausitz
- Oder-Spree
- Osterholz
- Ostholstein
- Ostprignitz-Ruppin
- Pinneberg
- Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Potsdam-Mittelmark
- Prignitz
- Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Rotenburg (Wümme)
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt
- Spree-Neiße
- Stade
- Teltow-Fläming
- Uckermark
- Uelzen
- Verden
- Vorpommern-Greifswald
- Vorpommern-Rügen
Estonia
5
region(s)
Estonia
(5 regions)
- Kesk-Eesti
- Kirde-Eesti
- Lääne-Eesti
- Lõuna-Eesti
- Põhja-Eesti
Latvia
5
region(s)
Latvia
(5 regions)
- Kurzeme
- Latgale
- Rīga
- Vidzeme
- Zemgale
Lithuania
10
region(s)
Lithuania
(10 regions)
- Alytaus apskritis
- Kauno apskritis
- Klaipėdos apskritis
- Marijampolės apskritis
- Panevėžio apskritis
- Tauragės apskritis
- Telšių apskritis
- Utenos apskritis
- Vilniaus apskritis
- Šiaulių apskritis
Norway
13
region(s)
Norway
(13 regions)
- Agder
- Akershus
- Buskerud
- Innlandet
- Møre og Romsdal
- Oslo
- Rogaland
- Telemark
- Trøndelag/Trööndelage
- Vestfold
- Vestland
- Vestlandet
- Østfold
Poland
73
region(s)
Poland
(73 regions)
- Bialski
- Białostocki
- Bielski
- Bydgosko-toruński
- Bytomski
- Chełmsko-zamojski
- Chojnicki
- Ciechanowski
- Częstochowski
- Elbląski
- Ełcki
- Gdański
- Gliwicki
- Gorzowski
- Grudziądzki
- Inowrocławski
- Jeleniogórski
- Kaliski
- Katowicki
- Kielecki
- Koniński
- Koszaliński
- Krakowski
- Krośnieński
- Legnicko-głogowski
- Leszczyński
- Lubelski
- Miasto Kraków
- Miasto Poznań
- Miasto Szczecin
- Miasto Warszawa
- Miasto Wrocław
- Miasto Łódź
- Nowosądecki
- Nowotarski
- Nyski
- Olsztyński
- Opolski
- Ostrołęcki
- Oświęcimski
- Pilski
- Piotrkowski
- Poznański
- Przemyski
- Puławski
- Płocki
- Radomski
- Rybnicki
- Rzeszowski
- Sandomiersko-jędrzejowski
- Siedlecki
- Sieradzki
- Skierniewicki
- Sosnowiecki
- Starogardzki
- Suwalski
- Szczecinecko-pyrzycki
- Szczeciński
- Słupski
- Tarnobrzeski
- Tarnowski
- Trójmiejski
- Tyski
- Warszawski wschodni
- Warszawski zachodni
- Wałbrzyski
- Wrocławski
- Włocławski
- Zielonogórski
- Łomżyński
- Łódzki
- Świecki
- Żyrardowski
Finland
19
region(s)
Finland
(19 regions)
- Etelä-Karjala
- Etelä-Pohjanmaa
- Etelä-Suomi
- Helsinki-Uusimaa
- Helsinki-Uusimaa
- Kainuu
- Kanta-Häme
- Keski-Pohjanmaa
- Keski-Suomi
- Kymenlaakso
- Lappi
- Pirkanmaa
- Pohjanmaa
- Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
- Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
- Päijät-Häme
- Satakunta
- Varsinais-Suomi
- Åland
Sweden
21
region(s)
Sweden
(21 regions)
- Blekinge län
- Dalarnas län
- Gotlands län
- Gävleborgs län
- Hallands län
- Jämtlands län
- Jönköpings län
- Kalmar län
- Kronobergs län
- Norrbottens län
- Skåne län
- Stockholms län
- Södermanlands län
- Uppsala län
- Värmlands län
- Västerbottens län
- Västernorrlands län
- Västmanlands län
- Västra Götalands län
- Örebro län
- Östergötlands län
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