NOTE! The Interreg Aurora programme received 78 project applications in the latest calls, which closed in March 2026. The applications will be prioritised between April and June 2026, with funding allocated from the available programme budget.
In the first weeks of June 2026, you can find updated information about remaining available funding and which Specific Objectives that will be open in the upcoming Interreg Aurora calls for applications. This will be based on the selection of projects by the Steering Committees and the decision on Terms of reference by the Monitoring Committee.
Written feed-back and consultations will be offered for Specific Objectives that will be open according to the updated Terms of reference.
The information below will be updated in the beginning of June.
Written feedback offered for regular projects in all priorities and both sub-areas, Aurora and Sápmi
• Ideas shall be submitted on the project idea template between the 1st of June and the 14th of August 2026.
One-hour consultations offered for regular projects in all priorities for sub-area Sápmi and in priority 2, 3 and 4 for sub-area Aurora.
• A brief project description shall be submitted (short and clear text) between the 1st of June and the 14th of August 2026.
The project description for consultations shall include info about:
– The problem your project aims to solve
– The cross-border added value
– The proposed project partnership
– The expected outcomes after project completion
NOTE! One-hour consultations can be offered even earlier for regular project ideas within specific objective 2.2 and 2.3 for both sub-areas if you have a project idea in the below areas:
• Specific objective 2.2, projects working with protection, restoration, and sustainable use of Natura 2000 sites, improved air quality or increased noise reduction
• Specific objective 2.3, projects working with sustainable mobility
• A brief project description regarding the above areas in 2.2 and 2.3 can be submitted between the 9th of Feb and the 14th of August 2026.
Request written feedback or a consultation by sending an email to interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se with the attached project idea template for written feedback or a brief project description for a consultation.
Once the request is received, the Interreg Aurora team will contact you with feedback or to schedule a consultation.
• Feedback and consultations are not provided during July, the vacation period.
• It is not mandatory to submit early project ideas or ask for a consultation before applying in the call.
• There is no guarantee that you will have a positive outcome in the application phase even if you get positive feedback in the written feedback or consultation stage.