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 The 1^st calls for proposals launched within the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme were closed on the 4^th of July 2023.

151 applications have been submitted, out of which 93 on regular projects and 58 on small scale projects, totalling 642 partners and 125 million Euro in Interreg funds requested.

The largest number of applicants are interested in implementing projects to contribute to the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure and the reduction of all forms of pollution. The geographical coverage is quite balanced between partners that submitted application for both regular and small-scale projects. 

Please be informed that the Help Desk hosted by the Joint Secretariat during the first call for proposals launched under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme is still open. 

The FAQ section has been updated with relevant questions asked by the potential applicants and the replies provided to them during the events organized by the Managing Authority on April and May, 2023, but also by the Help Desk, following the launch of the 1st calls for project proposals within the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, on 30th of March, 2023.

Closing the series of events dedicated to potential applicants of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, we are organizing in June two Q&A webinars*:

Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) is an initiative by the European Commission and the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) to promote European Territorial Cooperation. IVY enables Interreg programmes and Interreg project beneficiaries to strengthen their communication and improve the implementation of projects of cooperation through the contribution of passionate young people, IVY volunteers.

In May, 2023, constructing upon the basis built during the recent online events, we plan to organize physical events with the potential applicants in each country (for Ukraine the project preparation workshop will be online). These events are following the recent launch of the first calls for project proposals within the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme. 

Continuing the series of events dedicated to potential applicants of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, we are organizing two webinars* focused on Jems:

PRESENTATIONS delivererd during both events are uploaded HERE. 

Application packs and all the other details and rules about the calls may be consulted HERE 

REGIOSTARS are the yearly competition organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General Regional and Urban Policies since 2008. Over the years it has become the Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects, which demonstrate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development. 2023 is the year of renewal and re-launch of the competition.