Strategic Planning and Engagement Call

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Applications are now open for funding to help organisations in overcoming barriers to cross-border cooperation

The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) has opened applications for the Strategic Planning and Engagement Call, which offers a total funding amount of €18 million.

This call aims to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ organisations in reducing the legal and administrative barriers to cross-border co-operation. It will facilitate developing and managing strategies, co-operation capacity building and finding solutions. The goal is to improve capacity for strategic co-operation in relevant sectors.

Who can apply?

Many organisations are eligible to apply, including:

  • private sector – specifically micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies
  • voluntary sector organisations
  • non-governmental organisations 

Programme area

The core programme area for the PEACEPLUS Programme is: 

  • Northern Ireland
  • the border counties of Ireland (Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo)

How to apply

For general enquiries about this call you can visit the .

The deadline for applications is Thursday 15 May 2025, at 5pm.

Find out more and apply online for the .

First published 27 March 2025.