Fifth Call for Project Proposals
Whether you’re familiar with or new to the Interreg Central Baltic Programme, here’s what you need to know about the Fifth Call for Project Proposals.
All 7 Programme Objectives are open for applications. However, some areas have specific focuses or restrictions to help achieve the programme’s goals. These focuses highlight the programme’s preference for projects addressing particular areas of need. When funding is limited, priority will be given to high-scoring projects or those that align with these targeted focus areas.
The focus areas for the Programme Objectives are as follows:
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INNOVATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT |
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Programme Objective 1: More exports by SMEs (prioritised) |
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Programme Objective 2: More new scaled-up growth companies |
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IMPROVED ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE USE |
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Programme Objective 3: Joint circular economy solutions Programme Objective 4: Improved coastal and marine environment Programme Objective 5: Decreased CO2 emissions |
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IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ||
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Programme Objective 6: Improved employment opportunities on the labour market (prioritises applications dealing with result indicator PSR 6 All three types of result indicators (PSR 6, PSR 7, PSR 8) and all target groups are open for applications. | ||
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See all 7 Programme Objectives and their expected results here:
Programme objectives – Central Baltic.
Key Dates and Process
Call package available
End of January 2025
Jems open for preparation
10 March 2025 for both regular and small projects, using a one-step application process.
Submission of applications
1 August – 30 September
2025 noon EET
(local time: 12:00 in Finland, including Åland, Estonia, Latvia, and 11:00 in Sweden)
A total of approximately €35 million ERDF is reserved for funding in the Fifth Call.
Call Guidance Package
Detailed guidance materials are available on our website to help simplify the application process. We highly recommend that potential applicants review these resources to fully grasp the criteria and enhance their chances of success.
Programme Manual – Key to a Successful Application
Before applying for funding from the Central Baltic Programme, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the programme intervention logic and the specific guidance for this call. The updated Programme Manual 6.0 is crucial for both applicants and ongoing project partners. It reflects feedback from previous applicants and projects, providing clearer and more useful guidance. Refer to Annex III for a summary of the changes.
Guide to Build Your Application
Read the specific guide for your project type, whether a regular or small project. These guides explain the application process for funding from the Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027, detailing the steps from planning to submission.
Please note that we have two different guides available: one for regular projects and another for small projects.
Applicant Support Events
We highly recommend attending our series of applicant support events to learn more, assess if your idea aligns with the programme, find project partners, and build a strong application. The applicant support events are running from February to August 2025.
Go to Applicant Support Events
Project Idea Consultations
We strongly advise consultations with the Joint Secretariat. These consultations will help determine if your project idea fits the programme and provide valuable feedback.
To assist you in structuring your idea and assessing its relevance, a project idea form template is available on our website. Completing this form will address key questions about the project partnership, planned activities, expected results, and the overall cross-border value of your proposed project.
Book a project idea consultation
We look forward to your innovative ideas and strong project proposals that aim to bring positive change and impact to our regions.
Focus Areas of the Fifth Call
Final decisions
The Monitoring Committee will make final decisions on project approvals in January 2026.
