The first call for proposals under Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Program was published on 30 March 2023. Within the scope of the call, which will remain open until July 4, An online information meeting  was organized by Directorate for EU Affairs, which is the National Authority of the Programme in Türkiye, toward the municipalities in the programme area under the umbrella of the Union of Municipalities of Thrace and Union of Municipalities of East Black Sea. Participants were informed about the general principles of the Black Sea Program, the basic principles and requirements of the first call for proposals, the grant application package and the application process. Following the presentations experts from our Directorate, the meeting ended with questions and answers session.