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You can find the terms for each specific call for applications on this webpage. It is important that you always read and check the terms of reference before applying!
The terms of reference for each call states if there are any limitations, such as:
– closed Priorities and/or Specific Objectives
– financial limitations and accessible funding to apply
– other specific conditions related to the progress of the Interreg Aurora programme.
The table indicates how much funding is available for Swedish and Finnish project partners. The Interreg financing for Norwegian project partners is allocated in yearly budgets. Available IR-funding is for the moment approximately 1,2 MEUR (12 million NOK). This figures were last updated in January, 2024.
Small-scale projects will be prioritised by the Steering Committees in written procedures about 2 months after the closing of a call. Regular projects will be prioritised by the Steering Committes in meetings about 3 months after the closing of a call.
Interreg Aurora calls for applications for small-scale and regular projects are announced on this webpage and on the programme’s social media channels. You can find all the information about how to apply in the Interreg Aurora Programme manual
Timetable of the planned calls for proposals – CPR art 49
(open machine-readable format, updated 4 April 2024)
The small-scale project call is open for all priorities. Small-scale projects will be prioritised by the Steering Committees for sub-area Aurora and sub-area Sápmi by a written procedure.
The Norwegian funding for small-scale projects is limited. The total amount of Norwegian IR-funding possible to allocate to small-scale projects applied for during 2024 is 50 000 EUR. (500 000 NOK). The maximum amount of IR-funding for one project is up to 10 000 euro and shall be based on a specified draft budget in the application.
The small-scale project call is for all priorities. Small-scale projects will be prioritised by the Steering Committees for sub-area Aurora and sub-area Sápmi by a written procedure.
The Norwegian funding for small-scale projects is limited. The total amount of Norwegian IR-funding possible to allocate to small-scale projects applied for during 2024 is 50 000 EUR. (500 000 NOK). The maximum amount of IR-funding for one project is up to 10 000 euro and shall be based on a specified draft budget in the application.
Until November 2023 the programme had an ongoing open call for small-scale projects, meaning applications could be submitted at any time. In late November 2023 the Montoring Committe decided on a new process with specific calls for small-scale projects. So, from December 2023 the ongoing call for small-scale projects is closed.
The sixth call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021- 2027 will be open from 17 February until 17 March 2025. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 (CET) the 17 March. The recommendation is to submit applications during business hours, when it is possible to get support.
More detailed information about targeting of call 6 or closed Priorities/Specific Objectives will be decided by the Interreg Aurora Monitoring Committee during the spring/summer 2024.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027. The Summary of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 is also at your disposal.
The fifth call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021- 2027 will be open from 9 September until 7 October 2024. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 (CET) the 7 October. The recommendation is to submit applications during business hours, when it is possible to get support.
All Priorities and Specific Objectives will be open for project applications regarding EU-funding. Regarding Norwegian IR-funding only priority 2, 3 and 4 will be open, applications with Norwegian partners in priority 1 will therefore not be eligible in call 5. Depending on the status after call 4, further limitations of the IR-funding might be proposed by the Norwegian Managing Organisation. A project can apply a maximum of 200 000 EUR (2 mill. NOK) in IR-funding.
Aurora will support Operations of Strategic Importance.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027. The Summary of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 is also at your disposal.
The Steering Committees for sub-area Aurora and sub-area Sápmi will meet in January 2025 to prioritize on the project proposals.
You have the possibility to get written feedback and consultations based on a filled-in project idea form. You find the Programme Document and the template for project idea here. You must use the project idea form that is uploaded on this webpage, please note that the template is updated in January 2024.
You will have the possibility to submit the project idea template concerning Call 5 to interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se between 12.8.2024 – 6.9.2024.
The fourth call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021- 2027 will be open from 5 February until 5 March 2024. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 (CET) the 5 March. The recommendation is to submit applications during business hours, when it is possible to get support.
All Priorities and Specific Objectives will be open for project applications regarding EU-funding. Priority 2 is closed for Norwegian IR-funding. A project can apply a maximum of 200 000 EUR (2 mill. NOK) in IR-funding.
Aurora will support Operations of Strategic Importance.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027. The Summary of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 is also at your disposal.
The Steering Committees for sub-area Sápmi and Aurora will meet in June 2024 to prioritize the project proposals.
You have the possibility to get written feedback and consultations based on a filled-in project idea form. You find the Programme Document and the template for project idea here.
You will have the possibility to submit the project idea template concerning Call 4 to interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se between 2.1.2024 – 2.2.2024.
The third call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021- 2027 will be open from 5 September until 10 October 2023. The electronical application system is open until 24:00 (CET) the 10 October. The recommendation is to submit applications during business hours, when it is possible to get support.
In sub-area Sápmi it is possible to apply for EU-funding and Norwegian IR-funding within all Priorities and all Specific Objectives.
In sub-area Aurora it is possible to apply for EU-funding and Norwegian IR- funding within all Priorities and all Specific Objectives except 1.1 Smart specialisation, research and innovation, which will be closed during the third call.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027. The Summary of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 is also at your disposal.
The Steering Committees for sub-area Sápmi and Aurora will meet in January 2024 to prioritize the project proposals. Interreg Aurora will support Operations of Strategic Importance
You have the possibility to get written feedback and consultations based on a filled-in project idea form. You find the Programme Document and the template for project idea here.
You can submit the project idea template concerning Call 3 to interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se between 7.8.2023 – 1.9.2023.
The second call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 will be open from 1 February until 28 March 2023. All Priorities and Specific Objectives will be open for project applications both for EU-funding and Norwegian IR-funding.
In the second call, project applications in all Priorites in sub-area Sápmi are of particular interest and in sub-area Aurora project applications in Priority 2 addressing the development of green and sustainable transition are of particular interest.
The Steering Committees for sub-area Aurora and sub-area Sápmi will meet in June 2023 to prioritize on project proposals. Interreg Aurora will support Operations of Strategic Importance.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027.
You have the possibility to get written feedback and consultations based on a filled-in project idea form. You find the Programme Document and the template for project idea here.
You can submit the project idea template concerning Call 2 to interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se between 1.12.2022 – 15.1.2023.
The very first call for project proposals of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 for regular projects will be open from 21 June until 31 August 2022. All Priorities and Specific Objectives will be open for project applications. Interreg Aurora will support Operations of Strategic Importance.
The Steering Committees for sub-area Aurora and sub-area Sápmi will meet in the middle of November 2022 to prioritize the project proposals. Please note that also all Small-scale projects submitted during the autumn will be selected by the Steering Committees in the middle of November.
The Programme Document defines the structure and functions of the Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027. The Programme document was approved by European Commission on May 31.
If you plan to apply in the first call and want feed-back before the summer holidays, you must submit the project idea template no later than the 31 May 2022. After that, the Joint Secretariat has no possibility to give you any feedback for call 1.
Interreg Aurora is a brand new programme in the European Interreg community for cross-border cooperation 2021-2027.
The programme offers great opportunities and enables new and exciting cross-border cooperation in the northernmost part of Europe and Sápmi.
Interreg Aurora Managing Authority
County Administrative Board of Norrbotten
Stationsgatan 5
971 86 Luleå
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 (0)10-225 50 00
E-mail: interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se