Can you get funded?
Public and private organisations based in the NPA regions are welcome to apply for funding as part of a transnational partnership. Ensuring the correct mix of transnational partners in a project is crucial to achieving genuine transnational cooperation and successful results.
We are open to partners in our area
In general, the programme is open for public and private partners of all kinds from inside the programme area, for example regional and local authorities and other public sector organisations, research institutions and private entities including social enterprises, and third sector organisations. Besides that, local and regional SMEs, among these specifically micro enterprises in remote and sparsely populated areas and business organisations, etc. All partners should have the capacity and knowledge in the project subject area to participate fully and to deliver the solutions proposed by the project.
Who can apply for funds?
Take a look at the points below to make sure your organisation and your partners are the right match for a successful Interreg NPA partnership.
The first criteria to participate in an Interreg NPA project is that your organisation is based in one of the regions participating in the programme, or has national remit like a Minister or a National agency.
In exceptional cases, partners from outside the programme area can also receive funding but it must demonstrate to have a significant asset that is not otherwise available, and benefits the programme area. Read more about it in the Programme Manual.
Organisations from the public and private sectors can participate in Interreg NPA projects and receive direct financial support, such as:
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National, regional and local authorities
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Regional and local development agencies, chambers of commerce
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Universities, colleges, higher education, research institutions
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Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
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Sectoral agencies and business support organisation
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Voluntary sector organisations
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Other relevant organisations contributing to the development of the programme area
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Micro, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
Read more about partner's eligibility in the Programme Manual.
Partnerships in the Interreg NPA Programme are built on 3 types of partners: Lead Partners, project partners, and associated partners.
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The Lead Partner coordinates the project on behalf of the project partners and therefore takes more responsibilities. It must be a public organisation with proficient administrative and financial capacity to be able to manage a transnational project.
- The Project Partners have defined tasks and a budget in the project. They develop and carry out the project jointly.
- Associate partners have an interest in the project and may contribute in different ways, but they do not receive funds from the programme.
In general, project partnerships should include organisations from at least 3 programme partner countries, at least one of which from an EU Member State. These conditions vary based on the type of project.
Partnership should involve organisations based in at least 2 of the 3 zones of the programme area:
- Finland-Sweden-Norway;
- Ireland;
- Faroe Islands-Greenland-Iceland.
Interreg NPA projects are rooted in the needs of the programme area and this can be best demonstrated by involving organisations from the different programme regions.
Engaging with partners and stakeholders from the different regions also allows an effective uptake of project results in all the involved countries.
Get in touch with us
If you want to check if your organisation is eligible to receive the funding, or if you are looking for other organisations to join your project, get in touch with us or contact the Regional Contact Point in your area.
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