The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria, in collaboration with the Ministry of European Integration of the Republic of Serbia, has launched a call for project proposals under the Interreg VI-A Bulgaria–Serbia Programme 2021–2027. This initiative forms part of the programme’s Territorial Strategy, focusing on its second priority: “Integrated Territorial Development.”

The call supports projects that address specific territorial needs and make use of existing potential to enhance cross-border service delivery.

Eligible services include:

• Mobile social care for elderly populations
• Cross-border transport systems with unified ticketing
• Waste management infrastructure
• Real-time air and traffic monitoring
• Establishment of energy communities

Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, public enterprises with at least 51% public ownership, and non-governmental organisations located within the designated programme regions of both countries.

The total budget for this call is EUR 4.63 million, with a maximum of EUR 1 million available per project. Projects may receive up to 100% funding. Applications must be submitted online by 26 September 2025.

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