With backing from the European Parliament, the EU is launching a new initiative designed to support small municipalities by offering 20 awards. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative for small municipalities aims to assist smaller communities in developing projects that are inclusive, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance youth activism and engagement.

The NAMIRS project was officially launched at the headquarters of the Central European Initiative (CEI) - Executive Secretariat in Trieste, in the presence of many project partners, supporters and media.

On July 23rd, the scope of the 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐁𝐄𝐑) has been extended by the European Commission. This step will allow Member States to implement certain aid measures without prior Commission scrutiny.

The  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund launches a new call to support SMEs wanting to develop and bring to market new products, services, and business models  that could ultimately create profitable activities.

Via Carpatia EGTC is launching a project call within the framework of Small Project Fund. Applications can be continuously submitted in two PAs: Nature and Culture as well as Enhancing cross-border cooperation of public authorities and people living in the border area.

The new Action Plan for the Danube Region, a key document for the future of the European Macro-region, will be published in October 2019. On the 15th February at the last meeting of National Coordinators the 14 member states of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) created a pathway for the new Action plan for the Danube Region as proposed by the Romanian presidency, with support of Danube Strategy Point (DSP) – the newly established coordination secretariat based in Vienna and Bucharest.

The Danube Transnational Programme is looking for the best videos showing the DTP projects' transnational cooperation activities and results! Create a video that captures the essence of your project both for stakeholders and the general public.

The voting will happen through Facebook, so keep an eye on #DTPVideoCompetition. 

For the competition rules and more information click here. 

If you are a public authority or a cross-border structure operating in border regions, you have identified an obstacle of legal or administrative nature in your area and you are willing to explore possible solutions, take a look at the new B-Solutions call and send your application to the AEBR! The call is open until March 15th! For the call for proposals and applicants manual, please click on the link: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/!

Do you have an idea for cross-border or regional cooperation in Central Europe, the Western Balkans or the Eastern Partnership countries?  The first call for applications for Visegrad, Visegrad+ and Strategic Grants has been published. The application deadline is February 1, at 12.00 PM (noon). Find out everything you need to know about what the Visegrad Fund is looking for, and about how to apply here.