Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027

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Cross-border cooperation programme between Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark. Supports green transition, innovation, sustainable tourism, and cross-border connectivity in the German-Danish border region including coastal areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea.

Source: https://www.interreg-de-dk.eu/

Funding Details

Funder

Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme (EU/ERDF)

Funding Goal

Cross-border cooperation projects between Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark in four priorities: An Innovative Region (research, SMEs, digitisation), A Green Region (green transition, climate-friendly initiatives, sustainable resource use), An Attractive Region (labour market, education, tourism — now fully depleted), and A Functional Region (public services, cross-border administrative cooperation). Projects must involve partners from both Germany and Denmark.

Funding Amount

Total programme budget: 93.8 million EUR ERDF. Approximately 8.9 million EUR remaining as of late 2025. Individual project budgets vary.

Deadline

November 2025 was likely the last call for the 2021-2027 period as remaining funds (~10%) are nearly exhausted. Priority 3 (Attractive Region) is already closed. (periodic)

How to Apply

Project idea submission via programme secretariat. Applications via the F2 data exchange system. Contact: info-interreg@rsyd.dk. Programme offers matchmaking service for partner search.

Target Region

German-Danish cross-border region: Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) and southern Denmark (Region Syddanmark, Region Sjælland)

Contact

Interreg Secretariat: info-interreg@rsyd.dk. Website: www.interreg-de-dk.eu/kontakt/interreg-sekretariat/

Last Checked

2026-03-15 14:23

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Cross-border partnership required between Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark
• Eligible organisations: public bodies, NGOs, research institutions, private companies depending on priority

Project Scope

• Projects must demonstrate a clear German-Danish cross-border dimension and added value
• Green Region projects must focus on green transition, climate-friendly initiatives, or sustainable resource use

Required Documents

• Applications submitted via F2 data exchange system; project idea consultation recommended first

Constraints

• Priority 3 (Attractive Region) is fully closed — no new applications accepted
• Only ~8.9 million EUR remaining; November 2025 was likely the last application deadline for 2021-2027 period
• ERDF co-funding rules apply; eligible costs must comply with programme funding rules

Summary

Interreg Deutschland-Danmark is a cross-border territorial cooperation programme between Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) with a total budget of 93.8 million EUR for the 2021-2027 period. The programme requires cross-border partnerships between German and Danish organisations. The programme funds projects in four priority areas: An Innovative Region (research and innovation, SME support, digital solutions), A Green Region (green transition, climate adaptation, sustainable resource use, circular economy), An Attractive Region (labour market and education — now fully closed with funds exhausted), and A Functional Region (cross-border public services, administrative cooperation, infrastructure). The A Green Region priority is the most relevant for environmental and marine projects. It supports climate-friendly initiatives and sustainable resource use in the coastal border region between Germany and Denmark, which includes coastal areas of both the North Sea (Wadden Sea coast, western Schleswig-Holstein) and the Baltic Sea (eastern Schleswig-Holstein and Danish coasts). Eligible applicants include public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and private companies. All projects must involve partners from both Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark and demonstrate a clear cross-border dimension. The programme also provides a Pool for Shorter Projects (PKP) and a Citizens Projects Fund for smaller initiatives. As of late 2025, approximately 90% of the programme budget is committed, with only around 8.9 million EUR remaining. The November 2025 application deadline was likely the last for the current programme period. A new Interreg programme post-2027 is being consulted on.

Historical Context

Running since 2014 under consecutive EU funding periods. Current 2021-2027 period has 93.8 million EUR total; as of late 2025, ~91M EUR committed to 41 projects and two funds. November 2025 call was likely the last, as approximately all remaining funds will be committed.

Why it was added

German-Danish cross-border programme covering coastal areas of both North Sea and Baltic Sea

Sources

• https://www.interreg-de-dk.eu/
• https://www.interreg-de-dk.eu/en/

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