Description

INTERREG NORTHERN PERIPHERY AND ARCTIC 2021-2027

Who we are

For more than 20 years, the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme builds on the strengths of communities living in remote and sparsely populated areas in the northernmost part of Europe and the Arctic. We encourage effective cooperation, to maximise place-based development. Our projects find innovative solutions to improve the quality of life of people living in the area.

Where we are

Our programme covers 7 programme partner countries; the Member States of Finland, Ireland, Sweden in cooperation with the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and Norway. Organisations based in the NPA area may apply for funding.

What we do

Interreg NPA offers funding and support to organisations who have an idea for improving the quality of life in the NPA area, to make the regions and communities smarter, greener and closer together. In particular, we support cooperation projects that recognise the demands of the geographical characteristics of the area.

For example projects can help small companies become greener and more innovative, develop digital solutions to simplify the life of citizens, organisations, and SMEs. Projects can also improve the way people use energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, or prepare communities better for climate change and disasters. Circular economy and finding new ways to reuse waste is also an important contribution NPA projects can give. And above all, we support organisations to work more together across countries.

How much funding is available

The final budget of the Interreg NPA Programme is 51,5 million euro.

The Programme will allocate 46 833 778 Euros to projects, of which 39 978 162 EUR in European funding (ERDF) will be available to partners in Member States (Finland, Ireland, Sweden) and 6 855 616 EUR for partners in the Non-EU partner countries (Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland).

All project partners will be granted 50% to 65% of their budget from the programme.

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