Call: Interreg Slovakia - Austria 2014-2020

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Programme	Interreg Slovakia – Austria
Acronym	SK-AT
Type of Fund	Structural Fund
Description of programme "Interreg Slovakia – Austria"	The Cooperation programme 'Interreg V-A Slovakia - Austria' focuses on smart and sustainable growth in the Austrian-Slovak border region. First, the programme aims at contributing to smart specialisation and cross-border research, driven by initiatives in the twin-capital region of Vienna and Bratislava. Secondly, it seeks to promote the sustainable management and protection of natural resources in the natural area along the former "iron curtain" and initiate new, sustainable transport solutions. These main objectives will be complemented by efforts to strengthen governance and institutional cooperation which shall lead to a better integrated border region. In order to achieve these objectives, the Programme focuses on the following Priority Axes (PA): PA1 - Contributing to a smart cross-border-region PA2 - Fostering natural and cultural heritage and biodiversity PA3 - Supporting sustainable transport solutions PA4 - Strengthening cross-border governance and institutional cooperation
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Call	Interreg Slovakia - Austria 2014-2020
Description of call "Interreg Slovakia - Austria 2014-2020"	Projects proposals can be submitted under each programme priority.
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Thematic Focus	Children & Youth, Education & Training, Research & Innovation, Technology Transfer & Exchange, Capacity Building, Cooperation Networks, Institutional Cooperation, Art & Culture, Cultural Heritage, History, Media, Circular Economy, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Tourism, Climate, Climate Change, Environment & Biodiversity, Administration & Governance, Regional Development & Regional Planning
Funding area	Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Burgenland Nordburgenland Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Burgenland Mittelburgenland Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Niederösterreich Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Wien Slovakia / Slovensko Slovensko Bratislavský kraj Slovakia / Slovensko Slovensko Západné Slovensko Trnavský kraj
Origin of Applicant	Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Burgenland Nordburgenland Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Burgenland Mittelburgenland Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Niederösterreich Austria / Österreich Ostösterreich Wien Slovakia / Slovensko Slovensko Bratislavský kraj Slovakia / Slovensko Slovensko Západné Slovensko Trnavský kraj
Eligible applicants	Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Research Institution, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, NGO / NPO, National Government, University, Public Services, Association, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), Start Up Company, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined)
Applicant details	Potential beneficiaries vary according to priority/specific objective - details can be found in the programme documents.
Project Partner	Yes
Project Partner Details	Min. 1 partner from Austria and 1 partner from Slovakia. At least one partner has to be located within the programme area.
Recurring Call	No
Project duration max	48 months
Further info	In duly justified cases, the project duration can be longer than 48 months. The programme will operate on the basis of the Open Call system. This means that project holders can submit project applications continuously after opening the Call, which is open until all programme funds are disbursed. Applications received in set deadline before each Monitoring Committee and fulfilling all requirements will be subject to Monitoring Committee decision.
Type of Funding	Grants
Financial details	Total Programme budget: 75.9 million € The budget is allocated as follows: PA1 - 19.7 million € PA2 - 27.8 million € PA3 - 9.7 million € PA4 - 14.2 million € Co-financing rate: max. 85% Project budget: at least 100 000 € Expenses for activities outside of the programme area may amount to max. 20% of the total project budget.
Submission	Until further notice, applications can be submitted to the Joint Secretariats (JS) in Vienna or Bratislava: Vienna: Adresse: Schlesingerplatz 2-4 1080 Wien E-mail: office@sk-at.eu Fax +43 1 89 08 088-2599 Bratislava: Ministry for Agriculture and regional development of the Slovak Republic Račianska 153/A 830 03 Bratislava 33 Monika Viskupová E-mail: monika.viskupova@land.gov.sk
Contact Details	https://www.sk-at.eu/sk/kontakty/spolocny-sekretariat