Previous calls for projects

Funding for Interreg Europe projects was allocated through four open calls for project proposals – periods of time during the year when applications could be submitted - and one call for additional activities restricted to previously approved projects. Each call had an opening and closing date and outside of these dates it was not possible to apply for funding with a project proposal.

Applications were submitted online through the Interreg Europe online system (iOLF). The system was  available shortly before the call opened, so that applicants could register and start preparing their applications. The ‘Submit application’ button, however, was active only during an open call. 

Specific terms of reference were published for each call. They defined specific criteria for each call, for example the maximum amount of funding available, the topics opened for funding and so on.

Interreg Europe held five open calls for project proposals: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021 - see details below.

There will be no more open calls for project proposals.

Fifth call (1 April - 2 July 2021)

The fifth call for proposals of additional activities linked to COVID-19 activities was restricted to the 258 Interreg Europe projects approved during the first four calls. 

It closed on 2 July 2021. Here are some key figures about the received applications.

Fourth call (7 May - 22 June 2018)

The fourth call for project proposals closed on 22 June 2018. Click through to see an overview of the 170 applications received.

On 26 March 2019, Interreg Europe monitoring committee conditionally approved 74 projects.

Third call (1 March - 30 June 2017)

The third call for project proposals closed on 30 June 2017. Here are some key figures about the received applications.

On 13 March 2018, Interreg Europe monitoring committee conditionally approved 54 projects.

Second call (5 April - 13 May 2016)

The second call for projects closed on 13 May 2016. An overview of the 211 applications received is available here.

In October 2016, Interreg Europe monitoring committee conditionally approved 66 projects. 

First call (22 June - 31 July 2015)

The first call for projects closed on 30 July 2015. Click through to see an overview of the 261 applications received.

64 projects were conditionally approved on 9 February 2016.