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Third call for project proposals - Danube programme

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Deadline 62 Days

Danube programme launches its third targeted call for project proposals

The programme's third Call for Project Proposals is open until 15 Dec 2025, 14:00 CET. Projects start on 1 July 2026, lasting up to 30 months. The programme provides supporting webinars, one-to-one consultations with programme officers, and national info days.
Programme

Danube

Details

Deadline for application

15 December 2025

Open for application

10 October 2025

Explore the call

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.
Social Europe
Interreg promotes inclusion, employment and access to quality health, education, training and skills. It also supports culture, sustainable tourism and equality to create a fairer, more inclusive society.
Better Governance
Interreg strengthens institutional capacity and encourages collaboration across borders. It reduces legal and administrative obstacles, promotes mutual trust and citizens’ cooperation, and reinforces governance structures in place. It also helps build more transparent, inclusive and sustainable democratic governance.

Eligibility

Eligible countries (14)
Bosnia and Herzegovina 151 region(s)
Germany 140 region(s)
Croatia 21 region(s)
Hungary 20 region(s)
Moldova 37 region(s)
Romania 42 region(s)
Slovenia 12 region(s)
Slovakia 8 region(s)
Serbia 25 region(s)
Austria 35 region(s)
Czech Republic 14 region(s)
Bulgaria 23 region(s)
65 region(s)
Montenegro 1 region(s)

Description of call

Who is behind the call

Danube
This programme supports transnational cooperation across 14 countries in the Danube region, focusing on reducing socio-economic disparities and fostering innovation, climate resilience, and efficient public administration. Key priorities include boosting innovation and technology transfer, enhancing skills for industrial transition, promoting renewable energy, preserving biodiversity, and addressing climate-related risks. Additionally, the program emphasizes promoting social inclusion through effective labor markets, education and training, and social innovation. The programme also supports collaboration between EU member states and candidate countries to achieve common goals.