Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme

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Overview and Objectives

The Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme is part of the Interreg framework under the EU’s Cohesion Policy for the 2021–2027 programming period. It aims to foster cross-border cooperation among participating countries in the Black Sea region by addressing shared challenges and supporting sustainable and inclusive development. The programme is implemented under the European Neighbourhood Policy and contributes to regional stability, prosperity, and good governance.

In the 2021–2027 period, the programme continued to support joint projects among participating countries in the Black Sea region, focusing on sustainable development, climate resilience, and regional connectivity.

Programme Management

Managing Authority (MA): Romanian Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration

Joint Secretariat (JS): South-East Regional Development Agency, Constanța, Romania

Audit Authority: Romanian Court of Auditors

Monitoring Committee: Composed of representatives from all participating countries.

Participating Countries and Eligible Provinces

Türkiye: Amasya, Artvin, Bartın, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Düzce, Edirne, Giresun, Gümüşhane, İstanbul, Karabük, Kastamonu, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Ordu, Rize, Sakarya, Samsun, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Yalova, Zonguldak.

Bulgaria: Severoiztochen, Yugoiztochen

Romania: Southeast Region

Greece: Central Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Moldova: Entire country

Ukraine: Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson ve Zaporizhzhia oblasts

Georgia: Entire country

Armenia: Entire country

Thematic Priorities

Priority 1: A More Competitive and Smarter Europe

Priority 2: A Greener, Low Carbon Europe

Priority 3: Better Cooperation Governance

For Potential Applicants

For more information, visit the Programme website:https://blacksea-cbc.net

Key Achievements in Previous Periods

2007–2013 – ENPI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme: Funded under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), the programme had a total budget of €38,5 million, with €35,1 million contributed by the EU.
2014–2020 – ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme: Under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), the programme continued with an increased budget of approximately €54 million, including €49,03 million from the EU.

DOCUMENTS

Please click here for the Cross-border Cooperation Programmes booklet.

Please click here for Implementation files of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-border Cooperation Programme.

Please click here to download the “Projects without Borders” Brochure of the ENPI CBC at the Black Sea Basin Programme (in Turkish).

Please click here for the European Commission approved version for the Programme Document on the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period

Please click here for the Visual Identity Manual of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period

Please click here for revised Programme Document f the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period

Please click here to access the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Financing Agreement.

PRESENTATIONS

30-31 May 2023 1st Call Samsun Project Preparation Training Presentations
16-17 May 2023 1st Call Zonguldak Project Preparation Training Presentations
11 May 2023 1st Call Istanbul Promotional Event Presentations
3 April 2023 Cross-border Cooperation Programme Information Meeting Presentations for IPA Project Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
7 February 2023 Istanbul 2021-2027 Launch Event and Partnership Forum Presentations
23 November 2022 Istanbul Promotional Event Presentations