How to apply
Applications for funding can be submitted during calls for project proposals.
Calls for project proposals are opened every 12 to 18 months.
Applications
Applications for funding can be submitted during calls for project proposals.
Calls are opened regularly, with the publication of terms of reference describing the programme’s expectations in terms of content. The programme will co-finance both small-scale and classic projects.
Applications for small-scale projects will be selected following a one-step procedure. Project proposals can be submitted as of publication of the terms of reference until a pre-defined cut-off date, which marks the deadline for the submission of applications.
Calls for classic projects are open for about two months. Classic projects are selected following a two-step application procedure: in the first step, applicants submit a short version of the application form via the Joint Electronic Monitoring System (Jems). Promising proposals will be invited to submit a detailed application form.
Calls for project proposals
Classic projects
28 February 2022 (closed)
13 October 2023
July 2023: Publication of the Terms of reference
13 Oct. 2023: Deadline for submission step 1
19/20 Dec. 2023*: Programme Committee meeting – step 1 project selection
Feb. 2024: Deadline for submission step 2
May 2024: Programme Committee meeting – project selection
June 2024: Project start
*The time needed for the assessment may vary depending on the number of applications received.
Small-scale projects
22 April 2022 (closed)
16 December 2022 (closed)
Indicative timeline
01 April 2023: Start date for all approved projects
18 April 2023: Get started! online seminar for approved projects
tbd
Indicative timeline (3rd cut-off date)
Spring 2023: Announcement of the timeline and focus of the 3rd cut-off date
After two rounds of small-scale projects the programme will reflect on this type of projects in view of future calls. Announcement of the timeline and focus of the 3rd cut-off date will be communicated after the reflection.
Classic projects
Classic projects have been in place for several years already and offer a result oriented approach, helping to identify the expected contribution of projects in a defined policy field. Their selection follows a two-step application procedure.
Classic projects have the following characteristics:
Total budget: €1m to €3m
Duration: 24 to 36 months
Partnership: 7 to 12 partners
Transnationality: at least 4 countries
In the application kit, you can find some useful documents: the offline AF template, a checklist, a budget simulator as well as the guidance for Jems.
Please consider that applications can exclusively be submitted via the Joint electronic monitoring system (Jems) of the Interreg Alpine Space programme.
Download the application kit
Small-scale projects
Small-scale projects are shorter and involve less partners compared to classic projects. It allows the beneficiaries to address innovative subjects from a thematic and/or territorial perspective. Their selection follows a one-step application procedure.
Small-scale projects have the following characteristics:
Total budget: €250k to €750k
Duration: 12 to 18 months
Partnership: 3 to 6 partners
Transnationality: at least 3 countries
In the application kit, you can find some recommendations to consider before submitting your application as well as some useful documents: the offline AF template, a checklist, a budget simulator as well as guidance for the partnership agreement.
Please consider that applications can exclusively be submitted via the Joint electronic monitoring system (Jems) of the Interreg Alpine Space programme.
Download the application kit
We invite interested parties to
Read our manual for project generation and application (below);
Consult the national requirements that you will have to fulfill.
Manual for project generation & application
Further useful resources & guidance
In the manual, project applicants can find information related to the process of project generation and application as well as practical guidance on the programme’s quality expectations towards project proposals.
In addition to the manual, our video tutorials provide useful information for your project generation.
