European Territorial Cooperation (INTERREG)
European Territorial Cooperation (ETC), better known as INTERREG, supports the implementation of joint actions between national, regional and local actors from different Member States.
What does it finance?
Areas of support include cooperation addressing common challenges, such as environment, public health, safety and security. INTERREG 2021–2027 supports cross-border mobility, and efforts to develop environmental protection, emergency services, skilled jobs and access to public services, as well as better cooperation governance and a safer, more secure Europe.
INTERREG is built around four strands of cooperation: cross-border (Interreg A), transnational (Interreg B), interregional (Interreg C), and cooperation in the outermost regions (Interreg D), covering several areas in the world (Interreg NEXT with Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood partner countries) and Interreg IPA, (EU Member States and Western Balkan countries and Turkey).
What kind of funding does it provide?
INTERREG provides grants and financial instruments.
Which authorities are responsible for this instrument?
The Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO, European Commission) is responsible for INTERREG. National and regional managing authorities provide information on the programme, select projects and monitor implementation. The managing authorities differ for each country.
Which countries are eligible?
EU Member States and certain other countries, depending on INTERREG strand and programme.
Who is this call for?
Interreg calls are aimed at public-sector and public-interest organisations, including public authorities at different levels, research, NGOs, and many private-sector actors (especially SMEs), structured through formal partnerships spanning at least two to three countries or regions - depending on the strand - to jointly implement cross-border, transnational, or interregional cooperation projects. Lead partners must be based in the eligible programme area.
How to apply and other relevant information
For information on how to apply, please check the call specific page:
Programme website: Inforegio - Interreg : European Territorial Co-operation
Project examples
“Vivons Lowtech Leven” unites the entire cross-border (BE-FR) area to combat the issues of global warming and diminishing resources, by embracing low-tech solutions. Cross-border experiments are designed to achieve concrete results and a systemic outlook to drive lasting change in our lifestyles and actively contribute to the resilience of our societies, while respecting the environment.