Factsheets
Match your project idea with one of the Programme’s specific objectives
Using its transnational cooperation expertise, the 2021-2027 Programme wants to jointly: ‘Promote a green, smart and just transition for all NWE territories with the aim to support a balanced development and make all regions more resilient’. To deliver this ambition, the Programme has identified five thematic priorities, each of which is sub-divided into Specific Objectives (SO).
The Programme developed factsheets for each SO with a summary of the territorial challenges and opportunities, objectives, target groups, activities, and results. The factsheets provide for each Specific Objective (SO) a summary of the territorial challenges and opportunities, objectives, target groups, activities, and results. These are designed to help potential applicants understand what is expected from projects under each topic.
Priority 1- Climate and environment
Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, resilience taking into account
ecosystem-based approaches (SO 2.4)
Enhancing nature protection, biodiversity and reducing all forms of pollution (SO 2.7)
Priority 2 - Energy Transition
Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (SO 2.1)
Promoting renewable energy in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001,
including the sustainability criteria set out therein (SO 2.2)
Priority 3 - Circular Economy
Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy (SO 2.6)
Priority 4 - Innovation and resilience
Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of
advanced technologies (SO 1.1)
Priority 5 - Inclusive society
Enhancing the effectiveness and inclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality
employment through developing social infrastructure and promoting social economy (SO 4.1)
Ensuring equal access to health care and fostering resilience of health systems, including primary
care, and promoting the transition from institutional to family-and-community-based care (SO 4.5)
Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion
and social innovation (SO 4.6)
NWE Programme area map
Identify which regions are eligible for funding with the Programme area map
Seven countries are participating in the 2021-2027 NWE Programme:
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Switzerland.
The detailed NWE Programme area map with the NWE regions covered in 2021-2027 is available below.
Step 1 documents
Prepare your step 1 application with the help of the following documents
Application process
Get an overview of the milestones and timeline of the application process
This infographic explains our two-step application process.
Download the application process
Step 1 application form
The step 1 application form is a word version of what applicants will find on the
Interreg NWE Joint electronic submission system (Jems) and need to fill in to submit a step 1 application.
Please note that this document is made available for demonstration and information purposes only.
Download the step 1 application form
Step 1 assessment criteria
The step 1 assessment criteria against which every project application will be assessed to establish its relevance and feasibility.
Decisions on whether to grant funding will be based on this document.
Download the step 1 assessment criteria
Step 1 eligibility criteria
The step 1 eligibility criteria, which are the list of criteria each project must comply with to be declared eligible.
Step 2 documents
Prepare your step 2 application with the help of the following documents
Intervention logic
Structure your project idea with the help of the intervention logic infographic
From territorial challenges and opportunities to project results and societal benefits for North-West Europe.
Download the intervention logic
Step 2 application form
The step 2 application form is a word version of what approved step 1 applicants will find on the Interreg NWE Joint electronic submission system (Jems) and need to fill in to submit a step 2 application.
Please note that this document is made available for demonstration and information purposes only.
Download the step 2 application form
Project Partnership Agreement (template)
This is a template agreement document between the lead partner and partners of an Interreg North-West Europe project.
This document serves as an example only. It must be negotiated between partners and tailored to the partnership’s individual needs. The programme authorities cannot be held liable for the content nor for the use of this model. The project partnership remains fully responsible for the content of the project partnership agreement which cannot contain any provision contrary to the subsidy contract.
Download the partnership agreement template
Subsidy Contract (draft template) - English-French
You will find below the draft version of the subsidy contract to be signed between the Managing Authority of the NWE Programme and the Lead Partners of approved step 2 projects.
Download the draft subsidy contract template
Jems
The NWE Joint Electronic Monitoring System (Jems) is an online system covering the full project life cycle within one monitoring tool.
Project proposals, both at step 1 and step 2 of NWE calls must be submitted in English and only through Jems.
NWE online community
Interreg North-West Europe has launched an online community for stakeholders!
On this platform, users can interact and get in touch with other organisations from across the North-West Europe area, browse for project ideas in the pipeline and exchange with potential partners ahead of our upcoming calls for proposals.
Register now to the NWE online community and start exchanging!
Access the NWE online community
NWE Contact Points network
Continuous assistance is provided by the Interreg NWE network of Contact Points during the project development phases (step 1 and step 2). They are available to respond to any queries and will provide tailored advice on your project idea. The programme strongly encourages all lead partner applicants to consult the CP of their country / region before submitting an application.
Contact your CP
