Each EU Member State can benefit from the European funds under the "European Territorial Cooperation" objective.

The goal of the "European Territorial Cooperation" objective is to enhance the exchange of experiences between the European regions and find joint solutions on problems encountered. The main idea is to prevent the "re-inventing of wheel"and replicate faster successful policies and strategies implemented elsewhere. The added value of such projects is sometimes intangible – improved knowledge, capacities, contacts, and new experiences, sometimes pilot actions and hard investments are financed.

All EU Member States (and in some cases Switzerland, Norway and other non EU countries) can benefit from the cooperation programmes under the "European Territorial Cooperation" objective

3 types of cooperation are supported under this objective:

 Trans-national: Pilot projects, investment preparation and light investments are allowed within this type of cooperation. Regions (cities) are committed to a joint action . About 13 Interreg IV B Operational Programmes were approved for 13 different zones within the EU. Direct links to most of the official websites are in the table below.

 Interregional: Projects are strictly focused on the exchange of experiences and some light pilot initiatives - testing methodologies and tools. Investment activities will not be supported. 2 types of projects can be carried out: Regional Initiative and Capitalisation (later on Fast Track) projects. Only one zone exists that covers all EU territory.

 Cross-border: Eligible zones lie along all interior borders of the EU. Each zone consists of two or more Member States and is managed by one Managing Authority. Example of such cooperation is the Interreg IV A programme Czech Republic-Slovakia.

All programmes support sustainable energy projects! The links below will bring you directly to the programmes’ official websites where you can find news on calls for proposals, programme documents, application forms etc.

Trans-national cooperation	Interregional cooperation	Cross-border cooperation
INTERREG IV B  North West Europe  Alpine Space  Central Europe  South East Europe  Baltic Sea Region  North Sea Region  Atlantic Area  South West Europe  Mediterranean Area  Northern Periphery	INTERREG IV C  URBACT II  INTERACT II  ESPON II	INTERREG IV A

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME

Save your time and have a look on the SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMMES that we prepared for you. Should you need more information, visit the official websites and download the entire Operational Programmes documents.

Check the calls for proposals to be opened this autumn!

TO GO BEYOND

Financing sustainable energy projects through the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund in 2007-2013 This publication is useful for European municipalities, private companies, associations, energy agencies and other actors who plan to finance their sustainable energy projects from the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund in the next programming period 2007-2013. You will find here:  Overview of the European Funds and the European priorities in the field of sustainable energy in 2007-2013 .  List of Operational Programmes that will support sustainable energy projects in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Slovenia in 2007-2013.  Concrete examples of the projects co-financed from the European Funds in the years 2000-2006.  Advises on project design.  Overview of other financial sources.  Useful contacts and documents. WelcomEurope WelcomEurope gives information on European funds and programs by sector updated 2007-2013. The website comprises a database which aims at finding the EU programs and funds to finance your project. It informs you of calls for proposal from EU institutions and of their deadlines.