Organizations from Ukraine and Poland can now apply for funding of up to €90,000 for joint cross-border initiatives. If you work in culture, education, or community engagement — this opportunity is for you. The new call under Interreg NEXT Poland–Ukraine 2021–2027, Priority “Cooperation” (building mutual trust), supports small-scale projects that strengthen connections in border regions. The call is managed by Stowarzyszenie Euroregionu Karpackiego w Rzeszowie, with a total budget of €2 million.
Who can apply for Interreg NEXT
Applicants may include:
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National, regional, or local authorities
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Schools and higher education institutions
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Cultural and educational institutions
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NGOs, rescue services, and inclusion-focused organizations
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Institutions working with migrants or persons with disabilities
Eligible applicants may come from either Ukraine or Poland, but all projects must be cross-border and involve at least one partner from each country.
What’s funded
Grants are available for:
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Cross-border cultural, artistic, and educational initiatives
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Integration activities for youth, children, and vulnerable groups
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Support for cultural and educational institutions (including Ukrainian ones)
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Development of joint educational or awareness-raising programs
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Trainings, exchanges, seminars, exhibitions, and local campaigns
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Educational and healthcare-related innovation projects
Key details
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Maximum grant: €90,000
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Funding rate: up to 90% of total costs
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Co-financing required: minimum 10%
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Application period: July 29 to October 17, 2025
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Deadline: October 17, 2025, 23:59 (CET)
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Application language: English
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Assessment: two-stage — administrative check and quality evaluation
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Results expected: Q4 2025
Full guidelines are available on the program website. Questions can be directed to: fmp-plua@karpacki.pl.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the program’s online system in English. To prepare a strong proposal, define clear project goals, involve both partners equally, and describe the expected local impact. Since the selection includes both technical and quality assessment, attention to clarity and relevance is essential.
Why this matters now
Cross-border cooperation is key to building resilient border communities. Especially during wartime, local initiatives that promote dialogue, support vulnerable groups, and improve education are more important than ever. This grant supports exactly those types of partnerships.
You can explore more funding opportunities on the GetGrant platform, including grants for educational, cultural, and civil society organizations.