The Managing Authority of the Interreg (VI-A) IPA CBC “Greece-Albania” 2021-2027 is launching the 4th Targeted Call for Strategic Project Proposal, with an approximate indicative budget of € 1,8 million. The EU contribution is 80% of the project’s total eligible costs and the project’s national co-financing is 20% of the total eligible costs.
For the 4th Targeted Call for Strategic Project Proposal, the project proposal shall be submitted under the Specific Objective RSO 2.7 “Nature protection and biodiversity” and under the title “Smart Cities”.
In this context, the present Call intends to support cross-border cooperation to promote concrete solutions in the field of smart
mobility and smart environment in the programme area, aligning with the objectives of Green Infrastructure .
The specific Strategic Project foreseen in the Programme Document, under the title “Smart Cities”, aims to facilitate the joint implementation of intelligent solutions, in the field of smart mobility and smart environment, aligning with the objectives of Green Infrastructure. These solutions are intended to support environmental monitoring and contribute to reducing air and noise pollution in the cross-border area. By decreasing reliance on fossil fuels through smart transport systems and adopting smart environmental practices, greenhouse gas emissions can be decreased and air quality be improved in urban and cross-border areas. Furthermore, these smart solutions reduce noise pollution, leading to quieter, healthier urban environments, that improve the well-being of residents.
The potential Applicants are encouraged, in order to understand the main features of the Targeted Call and prior to the submission of their project proposal, to carefully read:
the Terms of Reference of the 4th Targeted Call for Strategic Project Proposal here,
the Application Package / Supporting documents & guides here.
The Programme provides the following support measures and tools to assist applicants (potential beneficiaries) in submitting quality project proposals. In particular:
- Questions – Questions may be sent in writing (at interreg@mou.gr) via an e-mail to the Managing Authority, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the deadline for the submission of proposals. Answers shall be given no later than five (5) calendar days before the deadline for the submission of Project Proposals.
- Helpdesks for technical support – For questions related to the application system, contact MIS helpdesk as indicated in 9.1 of the ToR document or consult the MIS user manual.
- National support by Antenna Office – Applicants can also reach out to Antenna Office in Albania. It offers national support regarding the calls and provides information in national languages on primarily national application issues.