ENPI:CBCMED: Cross Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean
The multilateral cross-border cooperation "Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme" aims at reinforcing cooperation between the European Union (EU) and partner countries regions placed along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
This is part of the new European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) policy.
The Operational Programme, approved on August 14th 2008 by European Commission decision C (2008) 4242, establishes a strategic framework of 4 Priorities jointly defined by the participating countries:
- 1) promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories
- 2) promotion of environmental sustainability at basin level
- 3) promotion of better conditions and modalities for ensuring the mobility of persons goods and capitals
- 4) promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance
The main categories of eligible actors are:
- Public bodies and local, regional and national authorities
- Universities and research centers
- Non-governmental organisations and those representing economic and social interests
- Assocations and federations
- Companies and other private organisations
Please note that applicants (lead partners) must be established in the eligible territories of the Programme.
15 countries have already adhered to the Programme: Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Portugal, Spain, Syria and Tunisia.
Budget
€ 173,6 million of EU contribution, of which:
€ 156,2 million for financing of cross-border projects
€ 17,4 million for technical assistance.
National co-financing
The EU contribution covers maximum 90% of the project total budget, while the remaining 10% have to be provided by the beneficiary/partners as co-financing.
Tenders and call for proposals: Funding opportunities
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