Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points

Call PPPA-2026 funds the operational setup of Cross-Border Coordination Points under BRIDGEforEU (Regulation (EU) 2025/925) to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in EU border regions. Total call budget is €1,561,970 with a maximum grant of €120,000 per project at up to 90% of eligible costs, expected to fund about 14 projects and with a maximum project duration of 18 months. Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States recognised as established or prospective CBCPs and must provide a mandatory letter of acknowledgement from a Member State. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 9 June 2026, 17:00 CET and may fund operational setup costs including premises, ICT, legal advice, studies and communications.

Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points (PPPA-2026-BRIDGEFOREU2)

What it funds

Grants to support the operational set-up of Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCP) under Regulation (EU) 2025/925 (BRIDGEforEU). Funded activities include premises, ICT and office equipment, studies and consultancy to define functioning models, web presence, legal consulting and initial legal assessments, communications and related operational costs for CBCP in land or maritime border regions.

Who can apply

Legal entities or permanent entities established in an EU Member State that are acknowledged by a Member State as an established or prospective CBCP (mandatory Letter of Acknowledgement). Joint CBCP proposals from neighbouring Member States are allowed; only one co-creator needs to provide the letter. Participants must register in the Participant Register and comply with standard EU grant eligibility, financial and operational capacity checks.

Funding and key figures:Total estimated call budget €1,561,970; up to 14 CBCP expected; maximum EU contribution per project €120,000; funding rate and final amounts determined in the Grant Agreement. Project duration: up to 18 months. Deadline for submission 9 June 2026 (17:00 Brussels time). Applications submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal ¹.

1. 1Scope: operational set-up of CBCP to solve legal and administrative cross-border obstacles in neighbouring Member States
2. 2Mandatory annex: Letter of Acknowledgement from at least one Member State confirming entity is (or is prospective) CBCP
3. 3Eligible costs: operational setup (real estate, equipment, software), studies, legal advice, web and communications; financial support to third parties not allowed unless specified
4. 4Each applicant may submit one application; entities selected under the 2025 round are not eligible again

Project budgets requested must not exceed €120,000 per project; the grant is budget-based and reimburses eligible costs according to the Model Grant Agreement used for PPPA actions. Typical eligible items and detailed cost rules are in the Call Document and MGA ¹.

How to apply: submit a single-stage proposal electronically through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using the Application Form Part A (online) and Part B (PDF upload). Follow the portal templates and page limits (Part B max 70 pages).

Footnotes

1. 1Call document and templates: Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points PPPA-2026 — call page and call document available on the Funding & Tenders Portal Call page and documents.

Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points (PPPA-2026-BRIDGEFOREU2)

Call summary and purpose

Call identifier: PPPA-2026. Programme: Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA). Type of action: PPPA Project Grants (PPPA-PJG) using the PPPA Action Grant Budget-Based Model Grant Agreement (PPPA-AG). Opening: 24 March 2026. Deadline: 9 June 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Total indicative budget: €1,561,970 for the call; expected to fund up to 14 grants. Maximum EU contribution per project: €120,000. Project maximum duration: 18 months from grant agreement signature.

Objective: financial support to Member States or prospective Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCP) for operational set-up of CBCP in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2025/925 (BRIDGEforEU). Expected impact: setting up approximately 14 CBCP across about 14 Member States. Scope: cover activities required for operational set-up of CBCP in land or maritime border regions to address legal and administrative cross-border obstacles. Eligible activities include (indicative, not exhaustive): rent or purchase of real estate; acquisition of digital equipment, systems and software; furniture and office equipment; procurement of studies and advice to define functioning model; web design and development; legal consulting and legal assessment of first files; communication activities; office supplies and similar.

Call documents and how to apply:Applicants must submit proposals electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System and use the Application Form (Part A online; Part B template to download/upload) and the mandatory Letter of Acknowledgement from a Member State (ANNEX 1). Part B page limit: maximum 70 pages. Required annexes include CVs and the Acknowledgement letter. The model grant agreement and related annotated MGA guidance are available on the Portal reference documents¹.

Eligibility and formal conditions

Admissibility: electronic submission before deadline; proper use of Submission System slots for Part A, Part B and annexes; Part B limited to 70 pages; proposals must be complete with required annexes. Registration: beneficiaries and affiliated entities must be registered in the Participant Register and validated by the Central Validation Service (REA Validation) before submission. Paper submissions are not accepted.

Eligible Applicant Types:Legal entities or permanent entities established in EU Member States, acknowledged by a Member State by way of the mandatory Letter of Acknowledgement as either an established CBCP or a prospective CBCP. Public bodies (national, regional, local authorities), Member State organisations, international organisations can participate only if they meet the Acknowledgement condition. Associated partners, subcontractors and third parties giving in-kind contributions may participate in other non-beneficiary roles. EU bodies are excluded.

Consortium requirement:Single applicant (mono-beneficiary) or single entity applying on behalf of a permanent entity. The call allows joint CBCP (joint cross-border coordination points under Article 4(2) of the Regulation) to submit a single proposal; in such cases only one Member State co-creator must provide the Letter of Acknowledgement. No mandatory multi‑beneficiary consortium composition is required.

Beneficiary geographic scope (eligibility):Applicants must be established in an EU Member State. Projects must address activities taking place in eligible EU Member State border regions. Cross-border obstacles with non-EU third countries are not eligible under the BRIDGEforEU Regulation for this call.

Target sectors / themes:Primary target: public administration and cross-border governance in internal EU border regions (land or maritime). Thematic relevance: removal/mitigation of legal and administrative obstacles affecting cross-border mobility, services, infrastructure and development of border regions; includes digital systems, legal assistance, communications and office set-up.

Project maturity (expected stage):Expected maturity: operational set-up and implementation stage (pre-deployment to early operation). This call funds activities required to make CBCP operational (procurement, premises, systems, initial legal advice and assessment of first files, communications).

Funding type and modality:Funding type: EU grant (PPPA Project Grant, budget-based mixed actual cost grant). Form of grant: budget-based mixed actual cost grant reimbursing eligible actual costs and some unit/flat-rate elements as described in the PPPA MGA. Funding rate up to 90% of eligible costs as determined in the Grant Agreement. Maximum grant per project: €120,000. No financial support to third parties permitted under this call.

Indicative eligible cost categories (examples):Personnel costs (employees, contractors, volunteers if allowed), subcontracting, purchases (equipment, digital systems, furniture, services), travel and subsistence (unit or actual costs per MGA), equipment (depreciation or rules per MGA), other goods/services (consultants, legal advice, studies), communication activities, rent or purchase of real estate when directly linked to operational set-up. Non-deductible VAT may be eligible where applicable. Financial support to third parties is not allowed under this call.

Administrative, financial capacity and exclusions

Applicants must have stable and sufficient resources and operational capacity to implement the project. Financial capacity checks apply as per Rules for Legal Entity Validation and Financial Capacity Assessment; public bodies and projects requesting ≤ €60,000 are normally exempt from the financial capacity check. Applicants and affiliated entities must not be subject to exclusion situations (bankruptcy, fraud, grave professional misconduct, breach of tax or social obligations, EU restrictive or conditionality measures). Legal entity validation (PIC) and LEAR appointment requirements apply.

Letter of Acknowledgement requirement:Mandatory annex: Letter of Acknowledgement from a Member State confirming that the applicant is an established CBCP or a prospective CBCP and that the Member State supports the proposal. For joint CBCP proposals between neighbouring Member States, only one co‑creator must provide the acknowledgement letter.

Evaluation, award criteria and scoring

One-stage submission and one-step evaluation by an Evaluation Committee. Admissibility and eligibility checks precede evaluation. Successful proposals are invited to grant preparation where legal entity validation, financial capacity and other checks are completed. Reserve list may be established. Invitation to grant preparation does not constitute a formal funding commitment.

1. 1Award criteria and weights: Relevance (40 points), Quality (40 points), Impact (20 points).
2. 2Thresholds: minimum per-criterion: Relevance ≥ 21/40, Quality ≥ 21/40, Impact ≥ 11/20; Overall minimum score 60/100.
3. 3Ranking and tie-break: priority given to projects proposing joint CBCP for country pairs not otherwise covered; then by Relevance score, then Impact, then Quality; if still tied, portfolio synergies or other call objectives considered.

Indicative evaluation timeline and signature:Evaluation: June to August 2026. Information to applicants: September 2026. Grant Agreement signature: November 2026. Project implementation: up to 18 months after GA signature (project start date defined in GA).

Budget and number of grants

Call budget: €1,561,970 (indicative). Indicative number of grants expected: up to 14. Maximum EU contribution per project: €120,000. The Commission reserves the right not to award all funds depending on proposals received and evaluation results.

Application and reporting forms / templates:Application: Part A (on-line administrative data) and Part B (technical description using the Portal template). Mandatory annex templates (e.g., Letter of Acknowledgement) are available in the Submission System. The specific application form for this call is provided in the Submission System. Applicants should consult the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual and the annotated MGA for guidance on eligible costs, reporting and certificates.

Legal and contractual arrangements

Selected projects will sign the PPPA Action Grant Budget-Based Model Grant Agreement (PPPA-AG). The grant form is a budget-based mixed actual-cost grant with allowed use of unit costs and flat rates where relevant (per MGA and associated Commission Decisions). Funding rate up to 90% of eligible costs; the grant will reimburse only eligible costs actually incurred, and unit/flat-rate elements per MGA rules. Ordinary grant management provisions apply (reporting periods, prefinancing 70% normally, no interim payments, payment of balance after final report). Prefinancing guarantees, certificates on financial statements and other specific checks apply depending on beneficiary type and requested amounts per MGA thresholds.

1. 1Form of grant: budget-based mixed actual cost grant (PPPA-AG).
2. 2Funding rate: up to 90% of eligible costs (to be specified in Data Sheet of the Grant Agreement).
3. 3Prefinancing: normally 70% of maximum grant amount, paid after entry into force and receipt of any guarantees required.
4. 4No interim payments; balance (final payment) after acceptance of final report and financial statements.
5. 5Possible prefinancing guarantee depending on financial capacity assessment.
6. 6Certificates on financial statements (CFS) may be requested if thresholds are met as per MGA Data Sheet.

Selection, grant preparation and conditions

After evaluation, successful proposals will be invited to grant preparation where compliance checks are completed (legal entity validation, financial capacity, exclusion, administrative checks). Grant preparation includes technical and financial fine-tuning with the EU project officer and may require additional documents. Final signature of the Grant Agreement depends on satisfactory completion of these checks.

Co-funding and cost sharing:Co-funding: Not mandatory in the sense of a fixed minimum co-financing share for this call beyond the maximum grant amount cap. Project total budget may be higher than requested EU grant amount; any additional funding from beneficiaries or other sources should be indicated and may be required to ensure balanced project budget and implementation capacity. The grant will not exceed the maximum contribution per project.

Success rates and competition

Indicative number of grants: up to 14. Given an available budget of €1,561,970 and a maximum per-project contribution of €120,000, the call aims to fund approximately 13–14 CBCP set-ups. Actual success rate depends on the number and quality of proposals received and evaluation results. The Commission reserves the right not to award all funds.

Application structure and templates (how forms look)

Application structure: Part A (administrative data filled online) and Part B (technical description uploaded as PDF using the Portal template). Mandatory annexes: Letter of Acknowledgement (ANNEX 1), CVs of core project team. Part B must follow the layout and page limits provided inside the Submission System (Part B template) and must not exceed 70 pages. During grant preparation, beneficiaries must submit documents requested for legal entity validation, financial capacity checks, bank account validation, and bank guarantees if required.

1. 1Part A: administrative data entered directly in the Portal.
2. 2Part B: technical proposal template to be downloaded from the Submission System, completed and re-uploaded as PDF (max 70 pages).
3. 3Mandatory annex: Letter of Acknowledgement (Member State support).
4. 4Mandatory annexes: standard CV templates for core team, any additional required documents.

Key compliance rules and prohibitions

Financial support to third parties is not allowed under this call. Projects must comply with the Do No Significant Harm principle and EU policies. Activities addressing border obstacles exclusively between EU Member States and third countries are ineligible because the Regulation applies to internal EU borders. Double funding from EU sources is prohibited; costs declared under this grant must not be declared under other EU grants. Projects must respect EU values and may be subject to exclusion if entities are subject to EU restrictive or conditionality measures.

Contact and helpdesk:For non-IT questions on the call: REGIO-CONTRACTS@ec.europa.eu. For IT help (portal access/submission): EU Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk. Applicants should consult the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual and Topic Q&A on the call page. Check the Topic page for call updates and Q&As.

Summary responses to the requested categorisation questions

Eligible Applicant Types:Legal entities and permanent entities established in EU Member States that are acknowledged by a Member State as established or prospective Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCP). This includes public bodies, Member State organisations, non-profit bodies and other legal entities, subject to the Letter of Acknowledgement. Associated partners, subcontractors and third parties may be involved in non-beneficiary roles. EU institutions and EU bodies are excluded.

Funding Type:Grant (PPPA Project Grant, budget-based mixed actual cost grant).

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant (mono-beneficiary) is the normal model. Joint CBCP (cross-border partners) may submit a single joint application representing the joint CBCP; only one Member State co-creator needs to provide the Letter of Acknowledgement.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):Applicants must be established in EU Member States. Activities must take place in EU internal border regions. Addressing obstacles in EU Member State to non-EU third country borders is not eligible under BRIDGEforEU.

Target Sector:Public administration and cross-border governance; legal and administrative services; digital systems supporting cross-border coordination; communications; infrastructure and office set-up for CBCP operations.

Mentioned Countries:Explicitly mentioned: European Union Member States (EU). The Regulation is BRIDGEforEU (Regulation (EU) 2025/925). No individual Member States are listed in the call text; the geographic scope is EU Member States and their internal borders.

Project Stage:Operational setup and early operation (implementation/validation/demonstration of CBCP set up).

Funding Amount:Total call budget: €1,561,970 (indicative). Maximum EU contribution per project: €120,000. Expected number of grants: up to 14.

Application Type:Open single-stage call via the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System. Applicants use the Application Form (Part A and Part B) and required annexes.

Nature of Support:Monetary support (grant payments) to reimburse eligible costs; no financial support to third parties allowed. Non-monetary services are not part of the award, though procurement of studies/consultancy is a fundable activity.

Application Stages:1 (single-stage submission) followed by evaluation and then grant preparation. So applicants pass through: submission -> admissibility & eligibility checks -> evaluation against award criteria -> ranking and selection -> grant preparation -> grant signature.

Success Rates:Indicative: up to 14 grants to be funded from a pool of proposals. Actual success rate depends on number and quality of proposals; the call budget and maximum per-project cap imply funding for about 13–14 projects if proposals request the maximum amount.

Co-funding Requirement:No fixed minimum co-funding percentage is prescribed in the call text. Applicants may provide additional own funds or other sources to cover total project costs above the EU contribution. The grant will not exceed the maximum amount per project.

Templates and application form structure:Application uses the Funding & Tenders Portal Application Form. Part A: online administrative data for beneficiary and any affiliated entities. Part B: technical description using the Portal template available in the Submission System (download, complete, assemble and re-upload). Mandatory annex templates (e.g., Letter of Acknowledgement) are in the Submission System. CVs for staff must follow the standard format required by the Portal. Part B is limited to 70 pages.

Detailed science/technology and activities information (call scope)

Scope and indicative eligible activities: The call funds operational setting-up activities for Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCP) established or prospective under Regulation (EU) 2025/925 (BRIDGEforEU). Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to: acquisition or rental of premises (real estate) for CBCP operation; purchase of digital equipment or digital systems and associated software; procurement of furniture and office equipment; procurement of studies, expert advice and consultancy to design the CBCP functioning model and procedures (including cross-border procedures); procurement of legal consulting services and legal assessment of initial files (as defined in Articles 7 and 8 of the Regulation); purchase and development of web pages and digital communication channels; purchase of office supplies; communication and outreach activities to stakeholders and the public. Projects must present a clear plan describing how the CBCP will operate, its staffing and governance, IT systems, procedures for receiving and assessing files, interfaces with national authorities, and communication/dissemination strategy.

1. 1Example technical deliverables to include in proposals: CBCP operational model document; memorandum of understanding or cooperation agreements between authorities (where applicable); ICT architecture and procurement specification; initial legal assessment reports and templates for case handling; premises set-up and equipment inventory; website and communication plan; training plan for CBCP staff; monitoring and evaluation plan for CBCP performance.

Duration and milestones: Projects must have a maximum duration of 18 months from grant signature. Milestones and deliverables will be included in Annex 1 of the Grant Agreement and managed via the Portal Grant Management System. Typical milestones: inception report; premises and equipment procurement completed; ICT systems deployed; staff recruited and trained; first-file legal assessment completed; outreach/communication campaign launched; final operational readiness report.

Risk management and complementarities

Applicants must include a risk management plan and show complementarity with existing EU-funded projects and national initiatives, avoiding duplication and demonstrating synergies. Proposals should describe sustainability of the CBCP after the EU pilot support ends and plans for continuity (staffing, national/regional budgetary support, intergovernmental arrangements).

How to interpret this opportunity and practical advice

This call implements the pilot project to financially support Member States in setting up Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCP) under BRIDGEforEU. The main purpose is operational readiness: ensure CBCP have premises, equipment, staff, procedures and communications to start handling cross-border legal and administrative obstacles. The Letter of Acknowledgement from a Member State confirming that the applicant is an established or prospective CBCP is mandatory. Projects should be concrete, focused on operational deliverables and present realistic budgets up to €120,000. Joint CBCP between neighbouring Member States are explicitly supported as joint proposals (one acknowledgement letter required). Proposals must be submitted via the Portal Submission System using the provided templates and must respect Part B page limits. Allow sufficient time to register the organisation (PIC, LEAR) and to obtain the Letter of Acknowledgement from the Member State before the deadline.

Contact and support: For non-IT questions on the call contact REGIO-CONTRACTS@ec.europa.eu. For IT submission issues use the Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk. Consult the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, call documentation PDF and annotated MGA for detailed contractual, cost eligibility and reporting rules. Access the official call page for updates and Topic Q&A.

This summary reproduces the call content and conditions as published by the European Commission. Applicants should read the full Call Document, Model Grant Agreement and Annexes on the Funding & Tenders Portal and follow the Portal submission templates and instructions ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Call document and annexes, application templates and model grant agreements are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal topic page for PPPA-2026: Call fiche PPPA-2026-BRIDGEFOREU2 and the call document PDF: Call Document (PDF).

Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points - PPPA-2026-BRIDGEFOREU2

Funding Opportunity Overview

This call for proposals supports the operational setup of Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCPs) under the BRIDGEforEU Regulation (EU 2025/925). The initiative aims to facilitate Member States in establishing coordination mechanisms to identify and resolve legal and administrative obstacles in cross-border regions affecting approximately €150 millionEU citizens. This is the second round of funding, with no limitation on the number of projects per Member State, maximizing the total number of supported initiatives.

Key Funding Parameters

Total Budget:€1,561,970 available for this call.

Maximum Grant per Project:€120,000 per project.

Funding Rate:Up to 90 percent of eligible costs.

Expected Number of Grants:Approximately 14 projects, involving approximately 14 Member States.

Eligibility and Applicant Requirements

Eligible applicants must be legal entities recognized by a Member State as either an established Cross-Border Coordination Point or a prospective CBCP under the BRIDGEforEU Regulation. Applicants must be established in an EU Member State and must not have been selected for support under the previous call PPPA-2025-BRIDGEFOREU. Each applicant can submit only one application. A mandatory letter of acknowledgment from the Member State confirming the applicant's status as an established or prospective CBCP is required.

Joint cross-border coordination points involving neighbouring Member States are permitted. In such cases, only one of the co-creating Member States must provide the letter of acknowledgment. Proposals may support the implementation of more than one CBCP through a single project, though the maximum grant amount per project remains €120,000.

Eligible Activities and Scope

The call supports any activity for the operational setup of CBCPs aimed at providing solutions to legal and administrative obstacles in cross-border contexts within land or maritime border regions of neighbouring Member States. Eligible activities include but are not limited to: rent or purchase of real estate, digital equipment or systems, furniture and office equipment; procurement of studies and advice to define CBCP functioning models; purchase of office supplies; design and development of web pages; legal consulting; legal assessment of initial files received by the CBCP; and any communication activities related to the CBCP.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

Call Opening:24 March 2026.

Submission Deadline:09 June 2026 at 17:00 CET (Brussels time).

Evaluation Period:June to August 2026.

Evaluation Results Notification:September 2026.

Grant Agreement Signature:November 2026.

Project Implementation:According to each proposal's calendar, with a maximum duration of 18 months after grant agreement signature.

Submission Requirements

All proposals must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. Paper submissions are not accepted. Proposals must include Application Form Part A containing administrative information and summarized budget, Application Form Part B with technical description of the project limited to 70 pages maximum, and mandatory annexes including CVs of core project team members and the letter of acknowledgment from the Member State.

Applicants must confirm they have the mandate to act for all participants and that all information is correct and complete. All participants must comply with eligibility, financial and operational capacity, and exclusion conditions. Proposals must be readable, accessible and printable.

Evaluation and Award Criteria

Proposals are evaluated on three main criteria: Relevance (40 points), Quality (40 points), and Impact (20 points). Minimum pass scores are 21 points for Relevance, 21 points for Quality, and 11 points for Impact, with an overall threshold of 60 points out of 100. Proposals passing individual and overall thresholds are ranked and considered for funding within available budget limits.

For proposals with equal scores, priority is given to projects proposing joint cross-border coordination points for country pairs not otherwise covered by higher-ranked projects. Secondary prioritization is based on scores for Relevance, then Impact, then Quality criteria. The evaluation committee may also consider overall project portfolio and positive synergies between projects.

Financial and Operational Capacity

Applicants must demonstrate stable and sufficient resources to successfully implement projects. Financial capacity checks are conducted for non-public bodies and when individual requested grant amounts exceed €60,000. Public bodies, Member State organizations, and international organizations are exempted from operational capacity checks. Applicants must provide evidence of competence, experience, and operational resources through CVs of responsible staff and descriptions of consortium participants.

Grant Agreement and Implementation

Successful proposals will be invited for grant preparation involving dialogue to fine-tune technical and financial aspects. The grant will be a budget-based mixed actual cost grant reimbursing eligible costs at the specified funding rate. Initial prefinancing of 70 percent of the maximum grant amount will be paid 30 days from grant agreement entry into force. No interim payments are foreseen; final payment occurs 90 days after receiving the final periodic report.

Beneficiaries must maintain records and supporting documents for at least 5 years after final payment. Personnel costs must be supported by monthly declarations signed by the person and supervisor. All costs must be identifiable, verifiable, and recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the beneficiary's usual cost accounting practices.

Exclusion and Ineligibility Grounds

Applicants subject to EU exclusion decisions or in exclusion situations cannot participate. These include bankruptcy, winding up, breach of social security or tax obligations, grave professional misconduct, fraud, corruption, links to criminal organizations, money laundering, terrorism-related crimes, child labour, human trafficking, significant deficiencies in complying with EU obligations, or creation under different jurisdiction to circumvent legal obligations. Applicants must not have misrepresented information during the award procedure or been involved in call preparation causing distortion of competition.

Key Conditions and Obligations

• Beneficiaries must implement actions as described in the proposal and comply with all grant agreement provisions and applicable EU, international and national law
• Proper implementation of the action is mandatory, with joint responsibility for technical implementation among beneficiaries
• Beneficiaries must maintain eligibility throughout the action duration; costs are eligible only while beneficiary and action remain eligible
• Conflict of interests must be prevented and immediately notified to the granting authority
• Sensitive information must be kept confidential during implementation and for at least 5 years after final payment
• Communication activities must acknowledge EU support and display the European flag and funding statement
• All revenues generated by the action must be declared; grants may not produce profit
• No cumulation of funding is permitted; costs cannot be declared under multiple EU grants
• Beneficiaries must cooperate with checks, reviews, audits and investigations by the granting authority, OLAF, EPPO and the European Court of Auditors

Support and Contact Information

Applicants should consult the EU Funding and Tenders Portal Online Manual for detailed procedures on registration, submission and proposal preparation. For non-IT related questions, contact REGIO-CONTRACTS@ec.europa.eu. For IT helpdesk support regarding forgotten passwords, access rights and technical submission issues, use the IT Helpdesk webform. The Portal FAQ provides answers to general questions about submission procedures.

Applicants are strongly advised to submit proposals well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems. Call deadlines cannot be extended. The Portal Topic page will be used to publish updates and additional information on the call.

Strategic Context

This funding opportunity implements the BRIDGEforEU Regulation adopted in May 2025, which establishes a governance-based framework to facilitate identifying and resolving cross-border obstacles. Unlike funding mechanisms such as Interreg or institutional tools such as EGTCs, BRIDGEforEU provides a coordination structure empowering border stakeholders to propose and negotiate solutions to legal and administrative barriers. The regulation complements existing tools by providing an additional governance framework established by EU law, enabling a more integrated approach to European territorial governance in border regions.