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We provide EU funding to projects and organisations to help advance cooperation for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Danube region.

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Interreg DRP 2021-2027 new website

We are excited to welcome you to our new website. We hope it will now be your main source for news and events from the Danube region. With the new website, we also hope to amplify our message about the importance of cooperation between countries and organisations in the region. Through our projects, the Danube region integrates. We look forward to present the achievements of these projects to you on these pages.

Priorities & objectives

While cooperation is part of everything we do, our activities focus on areas where transnational dimension provides best opportunities for driving positive change of the Danube region. The programme has four Priorities that are divided into ten Specific Objectives.

Matchmaking platform

Our matchmaking platform connects organizations across the region. Is is designed to help you find partners for your transnational initiative or join an existing one. On this platform you can also request a consultation with our project officers.

Projects

We support projects that make Danube region smarter, greener, more inclusive and better cooperating. Discover how we make a difference by visiting our projects' websites.

News & Events

Explore our upcoming events and read news regarding our programme and project activities.

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Programme News

We are live!

Welcome to the new website of the Interreg Danube Region Programme.

18/04/2024 By admin 1

Programme Events

Lead partner seminar for first call projects

Interreg Danube Region Programme is organising a seminar for the lead partners of the 60 new projects from the first call in Belgrade (Serbia) on 24-25 April 2024.

18/04/2024 By admin 1

Programme News

Shape the future of transnational cooperation in the Danube region

The Interreg Danube Region Programme invites stakeholders from all walks of life to shape the future of Interreg by filling in an online survey.

18/04/2024 By admin 1

Programme News

First results of SMF call and 2nd call for proposals

The calls were open for applications from November 2023.

18/04/2024 By admin 1

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DRP Managing Authority/ Joint Secretariat relocates

Interreg Danube Region Programme has a new address in Budapest, Hungary.

18/04/2024 By admin 1

Our priorities

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Priority 1: A more competitive and smarter Danube Region

Priority 2: A greener, low-carbon Danube Region

Priority 3: A more social Danube Region

Priority 4: A better cooperation governance in the Danube Region

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Who we are

The management and support of the Danube Region Programme are overseen by several programme bodies tasked with programme administration and project assistance. These bodies comprise representatives from all partner countries. 

DRP at a glance

The Interreg Danube Region Programme (DRP) is a transnational funding programme, co-funded by the European Union. We help advance competitiveness and sustainable development of the programme's area through innovation, green transition, social inclusion and better regional governance. 

Library

Access all our documents and publications. 

Get in touch with a member of our team & find your National Contact Point. 

Projects

Discover how we make a difference by visiting our projects' websites. You can also check the list of supported operations/all the projects that have been approved within the Interreg Danube Region Programme 2021-2027 here.

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Calls for proposals

We support cooperation projects through open calls for proposals. Stay up to date on upcoming calls and find information about previous calls below.

What we finance

While cooperation is part of everything we do, our activities focus on areas where transnational cooperation provides best opportunities for driving positive change of the Danube Region. The programme has four Priorities that are divided into ten Specific Objectives.

Partner search and matchmaking

Share your project idea and find new partners for your transnational cooperation project. 

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How to apply

Do you have a promising idea for a transnational project? On this page you can find all you need to know before you start applying for funding from the Interreg Danube Region Programme.

Implementation Manual

The Implementation Manual gives detailed instructions for lead and all other project partners on carrying out approved projects. It covers everything from contracting to project closure, including reporting and payment. The manual also sets out Interreg Funds rules the projects have to follow. 

Regular projects

Here you can find all necessary documents for project implementation and financial management, including guidelines and templates for reporting, communication and project closure. 

EUSDR projects

Here you can find all necessary documents for EUSDR project implementation and financial management, including guidelines and templates for reporting, communication and project closure. 

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News & events

Here you can find the latest news and project highlights from the Danube Region Programme as well as browse the events we organise. You can sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page. 

Events

Explore events organised by the Danube Region Programme and our projects.

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