Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027

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EU transnational cooperation programme covering the entire Baltic Sea region including Denmark. Funds public and private organizations including NGOs. Requires partnerships from at least 3 programme countries. Co-finances up to 80% for EU partners and 50% for Norwegian partners. Supports circular economy and green transitions.

Source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/funding/

Funding Details

Funder: Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (European Regional Development Fund)
Funding Goal: Supports transnational cooperation projects across the entire Baltic Sea region covering four thematic priorities: Innovative societies (resilient economies, responsive public services), Water-smart societies (sustainable waters, blue economy), Climate-neutral societies (circular economy, energy transition, smart green mobility), and Cooperation governance. Projects must involve multiple partners from different Baltic Sea region countries and contribute to shared regional development challenges.
Funding Amount: ERDF co-financing; project-specific budgets; typical transnational projects range from hundreds of thousands to several million EUR
How to Apply: Apply through the Gateway for Applicants at interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/. Applications submitted via Bamos+ system. Calls announced on the programme website. Matchmaking platform available at matchmaking.interreg-baltic.eu.
Target Region: Baltic Sea Region: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany (partially), Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden; plus Norway as associated partner
Contact: Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat: https://interreg-baltic.eu/service/contacts/managing-authority-joint-secretariat/; Contact form: https://interreg-baltic.eu/service/contact-us/
Official Page: https://interreg-baltic.eu/about/
Last Checked: 2026-03-13 17:09

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must be based in or represent interests in the Baltic Sea Region (DK, EE, FI, DE, LV, LT, PL, SE, NO)
NGOs, public bodies, private companies, research institutions, and universities are all eligible
Project must involve transnational partnership with partners from at least two different countries

Project Scope

Project must fit one of four thematic priorities, with circular economy under Priority 3 and blue economy under Priority 2
Projects must demonstrate transnational added value and benefit to the Baltic Sea Region

Required Documents

Applications submitted through Bamos+ online system during open calls
Project description, partnership agreement, and detailed budget required

Constraints

Programme Manual guidelines must be followed (available at interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/programme-manual/)
No current specific deadline - calls announced periodically on programme website

Summary

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 is an EU transnational cooperation programme covering the entire Baltic Sea region. Funded through the European Regional Development Fund, it brings together organizations from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden to address shared regional challenges through four thematic priorities. Priority 3 (Climate-neutral societies) is particularly relevant for environmental organizations, with Specific Objective 3.1 on circular economy covering waste management innovation, resource efficiency, and sustainable production. Priority 2 (Water-smart societies) covers both sustainable water management (SO 2.1) and blue economy development (SO 2.2), which relates to sustainable use of marine resources and coastal areas. Public bodies, NGOs, private companies, research institutions, and universities are all eligible to participate. Projects are transnational in scope and require multiple partners from different Baltic Sea countries. The programme manages a significant budget and has funded hundreds of projects since its inception 25 years ago. For organizations working on plastic pollution and circular economy in the Baltic region, Priority 3 offers direct relevance, while Priority 2 relates to marine pollution and sustainable ocean use across the entire Baltic Sea basin.

Historical Context

Programme runs 2021-2027. Previous programme 2014-2020 had 25 years of programme history. Programme manual and guidance available online.

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