Deadline Date: July 01, 2026
The Interreg Meuse-Rhine programme has launched its fifth call for projects to support cross-border initiatives addressing key societal challenges in the Meuse-Rhine region.
The focus areas, of this call include Industrial transition, Green transformation, Healthier citizens, Tourism in a high-quality region, and Living and working without borders, alongside priorities such as a smarter Meuse-Rhine area, a greener low-carbon Meuse-Rhine area, a more social Meuse-Rhine area, and better cooperation governance, with specific objectives covering research and innovation capacity development, adoption of advanced technologies, SME competitiveness, renewable energy promotion, climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, circular and resource-efficient economy, inclusive labour markets, access to quality education and lifelong learning, equal access to healthcare, sustainable tourism and culture, and improved legal and administrative cooperation across borders.
Over €45 million in European Union funding available to support projects within the Meuse-Rhine border region, which includes parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The budget allocation includes €6,163,122 for a smarter Meuse-Rhine area, €8,072,238 for a more social Meuse-Rhine area, and no allocated funding under the greener, low-carbon priority in this round.
Applicants are required to follow a two-step application process, beginning with the submission of a project idea. Projects that are selected in the initial stage are then invited to submit a full application. This approach allows for early feedback and alignment with programme priorities before full proposal development.
The available budget is allocated across different priorities, with funding directed toward creating a smarter and more social Meuse-Rhine region. Projects must align with one of the targeted priorities and specific objectives outlined in the call to be considered eligible.
Eligible projects must have a maximum duration of three years and can begin implementation from the date of submission. In cases involving state aid, projects must comply with relevant regulatory frameworks, including the General Block Exemption Regulation or de minimis provisions, ensuring adherence to European Union requirements.
Through this call, the programme seeks to foster collaboration and deliver tangible improvements in the region by supporting initiatives that enhance innovation, sustainability, social inclusion, and cross-border cooperation.
For more information, visit Interreg.
