Interreg South Baltic 2021-2027

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EU cross-border cooperation programme for Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. Supports circular economy initiatives, waste management, sustainable resource development. Co-finances up to 85% of project costs. Requires partnerships from minimum 2 countries. NGOs and non-profit organizations are eligible applicants.

Source: https://www.euro-access.eu/en/programs/130/Interreg-South-Baltic

Funding Details

Funder: Interreg South Baltic Programme (European Regional Development Fund)
Funding Goal: Supports cross-border cooperation projects among coastal regions of Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden in areas including circular economy, resource efficiency, waste management, sustainable water use, renewable energy, digitalisation, tourism, and civil society strengthening. Projects must involve partners from at least two different member states and demonstrate authentic cross-border nature with joint development, implementation, staffing and financing.
Funding Amount: Varies by project type; regular projects recommended with 6-8 partners; small-scale calls also available
How to Apply: Applications submitted through regular calls for proposals published on southbaltic.eu. Recent calls: 5th call (Sep-Nov 2025), 4th and 3rd Small-scale calls (Nov 2024 - Feb 2025). Apply at southbaltic.eu.
Target Region: Coastal regions: Bornholm and Region Zealand (Denmark), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern districts (Germany), Klaipeda/Taurage/Telsiai counties (Lithuania), multiple Polish subregions, Kalmar/Blekinge/Skane/Kronoberg counties (Sweden)
Contact: Interreg South Baltic JS, +48 58 746 38 55, southbaltic@southbaltic.eu, https://southbaltic.eu/contact
Official Page: https://southbaltic.eu/what-is-interreg-south-baltic-programme-2021-2027
Last Checked: 2026-03-13 17:08

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must be located in the designated programme area (coastal regions of DK, DE, LT, PL, SE)
Project must involve at least two partners from two different participating member states
NGOs, public bodies, SMEs, universities and research institutions are eligible as project partners

Project Scope

Project must fit one of four thematic priorities (Innovative, Sustainable, Attractive, or Active South Baltic)
Circular economy and waste management projects fall under Priority 2, Specific Objective 2.3

Required Documents

Project budget, partnership agreement, and project description required for application
Applications submitted through official call processes announced on southbaltic.eu

Constraints

Partnership must meet four cooperation criteria: joint development, implementation, staffing and financing
Recommended partnership size is 6-8 partners; minimum is two partners from two different member states

Summary

The Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 is an EU cross-border cooperation programme funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It supports cooperation among five EU member states bordering the southern Baltic Sea: Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. The programme aims to improve quality of life in the region through blue and green growth. The programme is structured around four priorities: Innovative South Baltic (digitalisation and connectivity), Sustainable South Baltic (green energy, water management, and circular economy), Attractive South Baltic (sustainable tourism), and Active South Baltic (civil society capacity building). Under Priority 2, Specific Objective 2.3 directly supports circular economy and resource efficiency, including waste management innovation, value chains for recycled materials, and cross-border recycling standards. Eligible applicants include NGOs, public bodies, SMEs, research institutions, and universities from the designated coastal regions of the five participating member states. Projects must demonstrate cross-border nature with joint development, implementation, staffing and financing, and are recommended to involve 6-8 partners from at least three different countries. For organizations focused on plastic waste and circular economy in the Baltic region, this programme offers relevant funding pathways, particularly under SO 2.3, which supports joint actions for waste-to-resource chains, recycling infrastructure, and cross-border awareness campaigns.

Historical Context

Programme runs 2021-2027. Previous programme period was 2014-2020. Multiple calls completed: 3rd call (Apr-Jun 2024), 2nd Small-scale call (Nov 2024-Feb 2025), 3rd Small-scale call (Sep-Nov 2025), 4th call (Nov 2024-Feb 2025), 5th call (Sep-Nov 2025).

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