The Danube Transnational Programme is launching the first call for proposals1 for its priorities 1, 2, 3 and 4.1. The Danube Transnational Programme will promote cooperation in the Danube Region countries particularly in strengthening research and innovation, environmental protection and improvements in energy efficiency and the promotion of sustainable transport and the development of a modern infrastructure.
The implementation of Danube Transnational Programme will be supported by the European Union with an allocation of EUR 221 million. The programme area covers 14 European States.
The programme will allocate up to 76 MEUR of ERDF and 7.5 MEUR of IPA to the first call for proposals. The duration of projects must not exceed 30 months. Each project has to involve at least three financing partners from three different countries of the programme area. The Programme covers 14 countries, 9 of them EU Member States (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany: Baden Württemberg and Bavaria, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia) and 5 non-member states (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and parts of Ukraine). As a general rule, EU financing is only provided to project partners located in the Programme Area. The following institutions can be lead partners: local, regional, national public bodies/ bodies governed by public law; international organisations; or private non-profit bodies. Eligible applicants are: local, regional, national public bodies/ bodies governed by public law; international organisations; or private bodies.
Project expenditures are eligible under the following budget lines: staff costs; office and administrative expenditure; travel an accommodation costs; external expertise and service costs; equipment expenditure; infrastructure and works.
The Application Form for Step 1 (Expression of Interest) has to be submitted to the Joint Secretariat latest by 15:00 Central European Time on 03.11.2015 by uploading it on the website of the programme (http://www.interreg-danube.eu/).
Illustrative photo, Source: flickr.com/David McGregor
