09.06.2023

PROJECTS ARE BEING RECRUITED UNDER THE FIRST TWO CALLS UNDER THE CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAM "ROMANIA - BULGARIA" 2021-2027

Project proposals for the first two calls of the Interreg VI-A program "Romania - Bulgaria" 2021-2027 are submitted until September 11 this year. The first is for predetermined strategic projects and the second is an open call for competitive selection.

The planned strategic projects are aimed at reducing the risk of natural disasters and joint activities in the field of transport. They are: STREAM 2 to strengthen disaster response capabilities; Danube RISK for monitoring and preparing for emergency situations related to water pollution; DISMAR to improve navigation conditions on the Danube by installing a navigational route marking system, as well as a project in the field of rail connectivity aimed at station modernization and railway electrification.

The open call is within specific priorities 2.4 and 2.7 of the new EU cohesion policy - Green, low-carbon transition to a net zero carbon economy and a sustainable Europe. More than €9 million is earmarked for projects meeting the specific objective of promoting climate change adaptation, disaster risk prevention and improving resilience. Another 35 million euros will be directed to projects to improve the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, as well as reducing pollution. European funding is 80% and the remaining 20% is national funding and own contribution. The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, as a National Authority, provides 18% of the national co-financing, and the beneficiaries must provide 2% of their own contribution.

Detailed information on the conditions for participation and the submission of application forms in the Jems electronic system can be found on the program page: https://interregviarobg.eu/en