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The fourth call in the 2021-2027 North Sea Programme is open for submissions. You can now start working on your application in the Online Monitoring System.
Please note that restrictions apply in this call - learn more below.
Applications in Call 4 are restricted
Due to limited funds available, this call is restricted to two types of application:
- Those based on an approved Call 3 expression of interest.
- Those based on a Priority 1 full application rejected in Call 3 that were based on an approved Call 2 expression of interest.
The application process
Organisations based in the North Sea Region may apply.
In special cases, partners can be located outside of the region, providing they are based in one of the six EU member states that participate in the programme (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden). More information on this is available here.
Partners from Norway.
All Call 4 applications may include Norwegian partners.
We provide 60% of the total budget in ERDF funding. For Norwegian partners, a 50% co-funding rate applies.
The Online Monitoring System is now open to submit your applications. The deadline for submission is Friday, 8 March 2024 17:00 CET.
Our Monitoring Committee will take final decisions on the submitted applications in May 2024.
How to apply
As a first step, please make sure to download and read our dedicated Call 4 Guidance Note. This document includes important information and guidelines for applicants in this call.
You can start working on your application in the Online Monitoring System now. You can save your work as you go along, and you can invite additional users to co-create your application.
You may find the following resources useful:
Full applications: Tailored guidance for crafting and submitting a full application.
Partner search: Our platform dedicated to posting project ideas and finding partners.
You will find further tips and guidance on how to use the Online Monitoring System as well as a range of other resources in the link below.
Need advice?
We highly encourage you to discuss your project with us and schedule a consultation to learn what is important to a successful application.
You can consult the Joint Secretariat regarding content until three weeks before the deadline. After this deadline you can only receive technical advice from the project advisors, but not content advice. You can consult the National Contact Points regarding content right up until the deadline.
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