Second Call for Proposals launched

The Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary–Serbia Program has officially launched its 2nd Call for Proposals, opening new opportunities for cross-border cooperation.

The Call is co-financed by the European Union (up to 85%) and provides an indicative amount of EUR 12.96 million to support joint initiatives between eligible non-profit institutions from the Hungarian and Serbian eligible territories. Eligible applicants include public authorities, bodies governed by public law, and non-profit organizations governed by private law.

The program area covers Csongrád-Csanád and Bács-Kiskun counties in Hungary, and seven districts in Serbia (West Bačka, North Bačka, North Banat, South Bačka, Middle Banat, South Banat, and Srem).

Projects may be submitted, within Program’s existing Priorities, as:

•    Small-scale projects (SSP): between EUR 70,000 and EUR 200,000.
•    Regular-scale projects (RSP): above EUR 200 000, with maximum budgets depending on the thematic objectives. For Objectives 1.1 and 2.2 the maximum is EUR 850,000, while for Objectives 1.2, 2.1 and 3.1 the maximum is EUR 500,000.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the INTERREG+ system by 15 December 2025, 15:00 (CET). The full application package, including guidelines and annexes, is available on the Program’s website Call for Proposals subpage by choosing the 2nd CfP tab, while the Call package is also available at the Downloads subpage, by choosing the 2nd CfP category.

To support applicants, the Program will organize Info Days which will be announced shortly.
With this launch, the Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary–Serbia Program continues to strengthen cooperation, connect communities, and support sustainable development in the border region.
Full 2nd CfP details, here.