- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EU
- Regional
- Country
- Armenia
- Bulgaria
- Georgia
- Greece
- Moldova
- Romania
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- Lighthouse
- Danube River and Black Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- Ministry of Regional Development, Public Works and Administration, Directorate MA for European Territorial Cooperation Programs
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- 2. Pollution prevention and elimination
- 3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
- Mission Topics
- Relevant to Blue Parks Community
Description of the funding initiative
The Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme aims to improve the welfare of citizens in the Black Sea basin regions through sustainable growth and joint environmental protection. The objectives of this Programme are:
- Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities;
- Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention;
- Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure;
- Build up mutual trust, in particular by encouraging people to people actions.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Applicants from the following countries and regions are eligible:
- Moldova
- Armenia
- Georgia
- Bulgaria: Burgas, Dobrich, Shumen, Sliven, Stara Zagora, Targovishte, Varna, Yambol
- Greece: Chalkidiki, Drama, Evros, Imathia, Kilkis, Pella, Piera, Rodopi, Serres, Thasos, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Xanthi
- Romania: Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați, Tulcea, Vrancea
- Türkiye: Amasya, Artvin, Bartin, Bolu, Çankiri, Çorum, Düzce, Edirne, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Istanbul-II (Anatolia), Karabük, Kastamonu, Kocaeli (İzmit), Ordu, Rize, Sakarya (Adapazari), Samsun, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Yalova, Zongudlak
- Ukraine: Zaporizhia Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Mykolaiv Oblast, Odessa Oblast
Target groups according to different fields of action covered by the Programme can be found in: https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/priorities-and-objectives
Rules on co-financing
The programme provides funds of up to 90% of the project cost, therefore applicants need to co-finance the remaining 10%.
Procedures to submit proposal
Requirements vary according to type of project, and details are available in Application Packs (downloadable as zip files):
- Regular projects: https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/images/Regular.zip
- Small scale projects: https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/images/SSP.zip
The second calls for proposals are available at: https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/calls-for-proposals/second-call-for-proposals. Deadline for applications is 28 June 2024.
All applications need to be made via the Joint electronic monitoring system (Jems).
Relevant websites
https://blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027
Programme documents: https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/programme-documents
Contact points
Managing Authority:
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration, Directorate MA for European Territorial Cooperation Programs
16 Libertatii Bld.
Bucharest, Sector 5, Romania
Postal code: 050706
+40 372 111 323
Fax: +40 372 111 456
https://www.blacksea-cbc.net/contact-us
Request for clarifications on the second call for proposals can be directed to: office@bsb.adrse.ro
