Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Core Projects (e.g., BALTIPLAST)

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Interreg BSR 2021-2027 funds transnational projects under Priority 3 Climate-neutral societies, supporting plastic prevention, collection, sorting and recycling systems in Baltic municipalities. BALTIPLAST example: 4.24 million euro project on technical pilots for improved plastic collection and sorting with municipal training.

Source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/how-to-apply/

Funding Details

Funder: Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (EU / European Regional Development Fund)
Funding Goal: Transnational cooperation projects in the Baltic Sea Region addressing: (1) innovative societies, (2) water-smart societies, (3) climate-neutral societies, and (4) cooperation governance. Relevant to plastic waste, water pollution, and environmental innovation in the Baltic context.
Funding Amount: EU co-financing through ERDF typically at 70-80% of eligible costs. Total programme budget for 2021-2027 not specified on the gateway page. Individual project sizes vary significantly.
How to Apply: Submit applications via Bamos+ (baplus.bamos.eu). Calls for applications are opened periodically. Applicants should check the calls page at interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/calls/ and use the matchmaking platform to find partners. Information sessions and tutorials available on the website.
Target Region: Baltic Sea Region (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden + partner countries)
Contact: Joint Secretariat, Interreg Baltic Sea Region, Hamburg, Germany | Contact form: interreg-baltic.eu/service/contact-us/ | National contact points available per country
Official Page: https://interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 09:50

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must involve partners from at least 3 Baltic Sea Region countries
Lead partner must be a legal entity established in the Baltic Sea Region

Project Scope

Project must address one of the four programme priorities (water-smart, climate-neutral, innovative, governance)
Project outputs must contribute to Baltic Sea Region transnational cooperation goals

Required Documents

Application submitted through Bamos+ system during open call periods
Full project application including budget, work plan, and partner letters required

Constraints

EU co-financing typically 70-80% - national co-financing needed for the remainder
Projects must show measurable cross-border impact

Summary

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme is a major EU-funded transnational cooperation programme for the Baltic Sea area covering 2021-2027. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), it supports collaborative projects among organizations from Baltic Sea countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and partner countries). The programme has four thematic priorities: innovative societies, water-smart societies, climate-neutral societies, and cooperation governance. Environmental priorities relevant to plastic waste and marine conservation include water-smart initiatives (addressing water pollution, marine litter), climate-neutral transitions (circular economy, resource efficiency), and biodiversity protection in the Baltic Sea. Eligible organizations include public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and private companies, provided each project has partners from at least 3 Baltic Sea countries. EU co-financing is typically at 70-80% of eligible project costs. Projects are applied for via the Bamos+ online system when calls are open. This programme has funded Baltic-focused plastic and marine litter projects in previous periods. It is especially valuable for Danish or Baltic-based organizations seeking transnational partners for plastic waste, circular economy, or marine conservation projects across the region.

Historical Context

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme has operated since the 1990s. The current 2021-2027 programme succeeded the 2014-2020 period. Past projects include BALTIPLAST and similar initiatives addressing marine pollution, plastics, and Baltic environmental challenges. Programme supports transnational cooperation across all Baltic rim countries.

Sources

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