Target Group: Non-profit legal entities from North Macedonia and Albania, including CSOs, local and regional authorities, public institutions, regional development agencies, educational and research institutions, cultural organisations, tourism associations and chambers of commerce. Applications must involve cross-border partnerships, including at least one public authority from each country.
Aim: To strengthen cross-border cooperation between North Macedonia and Albania through joint initiatives on environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk prevention and management, and sustainable tourism. The call supports projects improving disaster response capacities, addressing environmental challenges and protecting and promoting cultural and natural heritage, contributing to sustainable local development, regional cooperation and EU integration.
Countries: North Macedonia and Albania (eligible programme regions).
Amount: EUR 600,000–1,000,000 per project, covering 60–85% of eligible costs. Total indicative budget of EUR 3.43 million.
Duration: 24–36 months.
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (Concept Note).
Link to more information (IPA III CBC Programme North Macedonia–Albania)