Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027
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EU cross-border cooperation programme supporting EU Strategy for Baltic Sea Region. Priorities include Water-smart societies and Circular economy, directly funding marine litter and plastic pollution reduction projects.
Source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/about/eusbsr
Funding Details
- Funder
- Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (EU/ERDF)
- Funding Goal
- Support transnational cooperation projects in the Baltic Sea Region addressing innovation, water-smart societies, climate-neutral societies, and cooperation governance — in alignment with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR).
- Funding Amount
- Total programme envelope over €212.1 million EU (ERDF) funding for 2021-2027; individual project grants vary by call — typically ERDF co-financing at 75-80% of eligible costs.
- How to Apply
- 1. Identify relevant thematic priority and EUSBSR policy area. 2. Use the matchmaking platform to find transnational partners. 3. Optionally contact EUSBSR policy area coordinators for guidance. 4. Submit application via Bamos+ (baplus.bamos.eu) during open calls. 5. Consult the Programme Manual and national contact points for country-specific requirements.
- Target Region
- Baltic Sea Region (Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland; Norway as observer)
- Contact
- Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat: IB.SH Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein, Grubenstraße 20, 18055 Rostock, Germany. Phone: +49 163 600 5203. Email: info@interreg-baltic.eu. Contact form: https://interreg-baltic.eu/service/contact-us/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 16:20
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Summary
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 is a transnational EU cooperation programme funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It supports projects that build networks, develop transferable solutions, and advance policy implementation across the Baltic Sea macro-region. With over €212.1 million in EU funding and more than 115 co-funded projects, it is one of the most significant cross-border cooperation instruments in Northern Europe. The programme is structured around four priorities: Innovative societies (resilient economies, responsive public services), Water-smart societies (sustainable waters and blue economy), Climate-neutral societies (circular economy, energy transition, smart green mobility), and Cooperation governance. Projects funded under Priority 2.2 (Blue economy) and Priority 3.1 (Circular economy) are particularly relevant to marine conservation and plastic/circular economy actors. The programme actively supports implementation of the EUSBSR action plan, covering 14 policy areas including nutrient reduction, bioeconomy, hazards, shipping, and innovation. Applicants are encouraged to connect with EUSBSR policy area coordinators when developing project ideas. The Bamos+ platform is used for applications, and a matchmaking platform helps potential partners find each other. Eligible partners typically include public bodies, research institutions, NGOs, and other organizations from Baltic Sea Region countries (Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Norway/Belarus as observers). Projects must be transnational in nature, requiring cooperation across at least three eligible countries.
Historical Context
The EUSBSR was adopted by the European Council in 2009 as Europe's first macro-regional strategy. Interreg Baltic Sea Region has been supporting it since then — from 2009 to 2021, over 120 projects received more than €250 million in ERDF co-financing. The current 2021-2027 programme continues this work with over 115 projects and €212.1 million committed so far. A previous programme period ran 2014-2020.
Why it was added
EU Interreg programme with circular economy and water priorities covering Baltic Sea plastic litter