5th Call for projects
The 5th Call for main and small-scale projects runs from 11th June 2024 with a deadline on 30th September 2024. Are you ready to apply?
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Update on the availability of funding for partners from Non-EU countries
On 4th July, the Interreg NPA EU Member State countries (Finland, Sweden, Ireland) agreed that, if needed, they are ready to use ERDF funding for partners in the Non-EU Member States of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
Programme funding in a number of Non-EU Member States is nearly fully allocated. To ensure that future Interreg NPA projects can have wide transnational partnerships, Interreg NPA EU Member States agreed that if needed, they are ready to use ERDF funding for Non-Member State project partners from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
Read more in the updated item further below in this page.
Terms of Reference
In this section you can find an overview of the Terms of Reference and download the full document.
For each Call, the Programme develops a Terms of Reference, outlining the essential information and specifications of the Call.
Download the Terms of Reference of the 5th Call for projects.
The 5th Call is open for all three priorities:
- Priority 1 - Innovation Capacity
- Priority 2 -Climate change and resource sufficiency
- Priority 3 - Cooperation opportunities
In Priority 3, both main and small-scale capacity building projects are invited to apply in particular focusing on the following topics:
- Increase preparedness and resilience of NPA communities.
- Preserve and experience the unique heritage of the NPA regions.
- Increase the wellbeing of people living in the NPA regions.
- Attract skills and talents needed in the NPA regions.
- Enable youth to shape the NPA regions.
Read the Terms for Reference for more details about these topics and target groups.
Main projects are expected to have an average budget of 1.500.000 EUR and run for 3 years.
Small-scale capacity building projects applying under Priority 3 have a total budget of no more than 200.000 EUR (handled as a lump sum), and run for 18 months.
Special note for partners from Non-EU Member State countries!
Programme funding in a number of Non-EU Member States is nearly fully allocated. Interreg NPA EU Member States agreed that if needed, they are ready to use ERDF funding for Non-Member State project partners from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
Participation of Norwegian partner organisations is subject to the availability of national funds.
Applicants from Non-EU Member States are still advised to check national information websites, or by contacting their Regional Contact Point.
Programme funding in a number of Non-EU Member States is nearly fully allocated. To ensure that future Interreg NPA projects can have wide transnational partnerships, Interreg NPA EU Member States agreed that if needed, they are ready to use ERDF funding for Non-Member State project partners from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
It is important to highlight that the existing project selection process still applies, meaning that projects are in competition with each other for funding, and only good quality projects with reasonable budgets are likely to be approved. In other words, there are no guarantees to receive funding, and this decision does not change that.
Applicants from Non-EU Member States are still advised to check if there are any national restrictions to or recommendations for budget levels and programme match funding, for example by checking national information websites, or by contacting their Regional Contact Point.
Please be aware that the participation of Norwegian partner organisations is subject to the availability of national funds only.
Both main and small-scale projects under Priority 3 must involve partners from at least 3 programme partner countries, at least one of which is from an EU Member State.
Partnerships are also recommended to include at least 2 of the 3 geographical zones of the Programme area:
- Finland/Sweden/Norway;
- Ireland;
- Faroe Islands/Greenland/Iceland.
Lead Partners have to be a public sector organisation, based in the NPA Programme area; unless they have a national remit that covers the Programme Area.
The Lead Partner statement and the Partner statement are obligatory annexes to be completed, signed by the legal representative of each partner organisation and uploaded in JEMS with a submitted project application.
If you have never applied for funding with the Interreg NPA programme, you might find this step-by-step How to apply guide helpful.
Application pack
As part of the project development support, the programme has developed a set of supporting materials to guide applicants through the application process. Two online webinars will also take place to provide further guidance, advice and feedback on project ideas.
The Programme Manual is the main guidance document for applicants and project managers. It contains the essential information needed for developing and implementing an Interreg NPA project.
Make sure you read carefully the chapters about How to develop a project and How to apply where you will find a comprehensive description what you need to take into account when you prepare a project.
Developing a transnational project takes times and resources. The Joint Secretariat prepared an Offline Application template that describes the Jems application. This document can be used both as a guidance and as a working tool during project development.
Remember, that the application must be submitted through Jems within the Call´s deadline, so leave yourself enough time to transfer all the information from the offline template into Jems.
All project applications must be submitted in Jems, our Joint Electronic Monitoring System.
We have prepared a Jems User Manual to guide you through the application process. You will also find a FAQ section and brief tutorials to guide you.
If you need further assistance, you are welcome to contact the Jems Helpdesk: jems@interreg-npa.eu
The purpose of this checklist is to help applicants carry out a pre-check of their application before submission, improving the quality of their application.
This list is based on the criteria that are used to assess applications, therefore it is a valuable tool to make sure that your project ticks all the boxes.
Download the Checklist.
To assist the applicants with their applications and provide the guidance, advice, and feedback on project ideas, the Joint Secretariat will organize two “How to complete a Jems application" seminars throughout the Call duration.
- 11th June 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET, "Call launch", register here
- 19th June 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 CET, "How to complete a Jems application", register here.
- 12th September 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 CET, "How to complete a Jems application", register here.
Join these online webinars, or schedule an individual project clinic throughout June - September with Christopher Parker, the Programme Manager for Project Development Support.
How to Apply Seminars
To assist applicants in developing a high quality application, the programme is organising several online events.
To assist the applicants with their applications and provide the guidance, advice, and feedback on project ideas, the Joint Secretariat will organize two “How to complete a Jems application" seminars throughout the Call duration.
- 11th June 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET, "Call launch", register here
- 19th June 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 CET, "How to complete a Jems application", register here.
- 12th September 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 CET, "How to complete a Jems application", register here.
Join these online webinars, or schedule an individual project clinic throughout June - September with Christopher Parker, the Programme Manager for Project Development Support.
Further information
If you are interested in applying, we recommend that you are in touch with the Regional Contact Point in your region.
Navigating the project development
Follow our step-by-step guidance on how to develop your application and access the templates that we prepared to guide you throughout the project development process.
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Programme Manual
This manual is targeted at those willing to apply with the NPA programme, and at those who are already running an Interreg NPA project. It contains the essential information needed for developing and implementing an Interreg NPA project.
Go to the Programme Manual
Jems User Manual
The Jems User Manual is a step-by-step description of all processes taking place in Jems. With the help of screenshots, FAQ and tutorials we assist you through all phases of the project cycle.
Jems User ManualGet in touch with us
If you are interested in applying, we recommend that you contact us at the Joint Secretariat or reach out to your Regional Contact Points.
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Submit your application
Applications must be submitted through the electronic monitoring system Jems, which is available on the link: jems.interreg-npa.eu.
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