Deadline: 09-Jun-2026
The European Commission offers funding of up to EUR 120,000 per project to support the establishment of Cross-Border Coordination Points in EU Member States. Projects can last up to 18 months and aim to remove legal and administrative obstacles in border regions. Eligible applicants include legal or permanent entities recognized by a Member State as either established or prospective coordination points.
Overview
The European Commission invites applications to support Member States in establishing Cross-Border Coordination Points (CBCPs). These points aim to address legal and administrative obstacles in land or maritime border regions between neighbouring EU Member States. The initiative also encourages the creation of joint cross-border coordination points between neighbouring countries.
The program provides financial assistance for operational setup, enabling CBCPs to become fully functional and improve cross-border cooperation.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this call are to:
- Facilitate the creation and operational functioning of CBCPs
- Address legal and administrative barriers in cross-border contexts
- Support collaboration between neighbouring Member States through joint coordination points
- Enable CBCPs to provide efficient services to citizens and businesses in border regions
Funding Details
- Total budget: EUR 1,561,970
- Maximum contribution per project: EUR 120,000
- Number of projects funded: up to 14
- Project duration: up to 18 months
Eligible costs include:
- Acquisition or rental of real estate for coordination points
- Procurement of digital systems, office furniture, and equipment
- Purchase of office supplies necessary for operations
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be legal entities or permanent entities as defined under the Regulation
- Be established in an EU Member State
- Be officially recognized as established or prospective CBCPs through a formal letter of acknowledgment
Additional eligibility criteria:
- For permanent entities, one legal entity must apply on behalf of the group and assume legal and financial responsibility
- Applicants must not have received support under the previous call on the same topic
- Applicants must register and validate their status in the EU Participant Register
International organisations can apply only if acknowledged as coordination points.
Entities without legal personality may participate under specific conditions.
EU bodies are not eligible to be part of the consortium.
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility: Ensure your entity is recognized as an established or prospective CBCP
- Register in the Participant Register: Validate your legal or permanent entity status
- Prepare project proposal: Include objectives, planned activities, budget, and timeline (max 18 months)
- Submit application: Provide formal acknowledgment letter from a Member State and all supporting documents
- Implement project: Use funding for operational setup including real estate, digital systems, and office equipment
Why It Matters
- Supports efficient cross-border cooperation in EU Member States
- Reduces administrative and legal barriers affecting citizens and businesses
- Promotes joint initiatives between neighbouring countries
- Strengthens regional integration and service delivery in border areas
- Facilitates citizen-focused cross-border services in line with EU objectives
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying as an entity not officially recognized as a CBCP
- Including ineligible costs outside the operational setup scope
- Submitting incomplete acknowledgment letters from Member States
- Failing to register in the Participant Register
- Applying if previously funded under the same call
FAQ
1. Who can apply for this funding?
Legal entities or permanent entities established in an EU Member State and recognized as established or prospective CBCPs.
2. What is the maximum funding per project?
EUR 120,000.
3. How long can projects last?
Up to 18 months.
4. Are EU bodies eligible to apply?
No, EU bodies cannot participate.
5. Can international organisations apply?
Yes, but only if officially acknowledged as a CBCP by a Member State.
6. What activities can be funded?
Operational setup including real estate, office furniture, equipment, digital systems, and office supplies.
7. Can entities that received previous funding apply?
No, entities funded under the previous call on the same topic are ineligible.
Conclusion
This European Commission initiative strengthens cross-border cooperation by enabling the operational setup of Cross-Border Coordination Points. By removing administrative and legal barriers, supporting joint initiatives, and enhancing service delivery, the program fosters efficient, citizen-focused collaboration between EU Member States in border regions.
For more information, visit European Commission.
