Interreg "NEXT MED"
Description "NEXT MED" will support Euro-Mediterranean cooperation for the period 2021-2027 under the framework of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy and its specific ‘Interreg’ instrument which supports European Territorial Cooperation across regions and countries. NEXT MED is implemented under strand B "Transnational cooperation" of the external dimension of Interreg, allowing for cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea basins between EU Member States and Southern Neighbourhood partner countries. The programme aims to contribute to smart, sustainable, fair development for all across the Mediterranean basin by supporting balanced, long-lasting, far-reaching cooperation and multilevel governance . The programme mission is to finance cooperation projects that address joint socio-economic, environmental and governance challenges at Mediterranean level such as the uptake of advanced technologies, competitiveness of SMEs and job creation, energy efficiency, sustainable water management, climate change adaptation, transition to a circular and resource efficient economy, healthcare and education & training. Who can apply The cooperation are, home to over 200 millino inhabitants, covers 15 countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey. Budget The European Union will contribute EUR 253 million, including EUR 230 million for project funding and EUR 23 million for Technical Assistance (dedicated to management and implementaiton) to the programme globally. The maximum EU contirbution per project will be 89% of its total eligible costs, with the remaining 11% covered by porject partnernship as co-financing. First call To be announced (expected in mid november 2023, still pending) Deadline To be announced More information Interreg ‘NEXT MED’: discover the new EU-funded transnational programme for cooperation in the Mediterranean area | ENI CBC Med