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The Danish Maritime Authority coordinates two Policy Areas under the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) on behalf of the other Baltic Sea countries.

Source: https://www.dma.dk/growth-and-framework-conditions/eu/eu-baltic-sea-strategy

Funding Details

Funder
European Union / Danish Maritime Authority (EUSBSR)
Funding Goal
To foster transnational cooperation across the Baltic Sea region, addressing shared challenges in maritime safety, clean shipping, environmental protection, and balanced economic development through the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR).
Funding Amount
Not specified. Funding is provided through the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (2021-2027) which co-finances transnational projects. Individual project budgets vary.
Deadline
No calls currently open. Results from third call for small projects expected spring 2026. (Rolling)
How to Apply
1. Submit a Project Platform Idea Form to share your concept and request mandatory consultation. 2. Request BAMOS+ system access by submitting an appointing document. 3. Develop full application with work plan, partner responsibilities, and budgets in BAMOS+. 4. Submit completed application through BAMOS+. 5. Upload supporting documents including partner declarations, contact details, and banking information. For Flagship designation under EUSBSR, organizations work through the relevant Policy Area coordinators.
Target Region
Baltic Sea Region (Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden)
Contact
Danish Maritime Authority, Batterivej 2, 4220 Korsør, Denmark | +45 72 19 60 00 | sfs@dma.dk. Interreg Baltic Sea Region: info@interreg-baltic.eu | +49 163 600 5203 (Managing Authority: IB.SH Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein, Rostock, Germany)
Last Checked
2026-03-12 06:01

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Summary

The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) is a macro-regional framework coordinated among eight EU member states bordering the Baltic Sea: Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) coordinates two of the strategy's Policy Areas — PA Safe (maritime safety and security) and PA Ship (clean shipping) — on behalf of all participating countries. The EUSBSR itself is not a direct funding program with its own budget. Instead, it serves as a strategic coordination framework that helps align existing EU funding instruments toward shared Baltic Sea priorities. The primary co-funding mechanism is the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (2021-2027), which supports transnational projects under four thematic priorities: Innovative Societies, Water-Smart Societies, Climate-Neutral Societies, and Cooperation Governance. Organizations can also pursue "Flagship" project designation under EUSBSR to gain political visibility and assistance in accessing external financing. As of early 2026, the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme is not accepting new project applications and has indicated it is not planning to open new calls in the near future. Results from the third call for small projects and the second call for project platforms are expected in spring 2026. The application process typically involves submitting a concept idea, receiving a mandatory consultation, and developing a full application through the BAMOS+ system.

Historical Context

The EUSBSR was established as the EU's first macro-regional strategy. The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme operates in multi-year cycles, with the current period being 2021-2027 (previous cycle: 2014-2020). Multiple calls for proposals have been conducted in the current period, with the third call for small projects and second call for project platforms assessed in early 2026.

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