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We provide EU funding to projects and organisations helping to advance cooperation for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Danube region.

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Official launch of the third Call postponed

Please be informed that the official launch of the third Call has been postponed by one week. See you soon and keep working on your ideas!

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The Slovak National Contact Point is organising the Info Day! Register now!

The Slovak National Contact Point is organising the Info Day on the occasion of the third call for proposals, on 10 October 2025 online. If you are an organisation based in Slovakia, planning to apply for the third call, DON'T MISS this event!

The Romanian National Contact Point is hosting the online Info Day! Register now!

The Romanian National Contact Point is hosting the online Info Day on the occasion of the third call for proposals, on 14 October 2025. If you are an organisation based in Romania, planning to apply for the third call, DON'T MISS this opportunity to learn more!.

The Austrian National Contact Point is hosting the online Info Day! Register now!

The Austrian National Contact Point is hosting the online Info Day on the occasion of the third call for proposals, on 29 September 2025. If you are an organisation based in Austria, planning to apply for the third call, DON'T MISS this opportunity to learn more!.

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Slovak National Info Day - 10 October, 2025 online

17/09/2025 By admin 2

programme news

Romanian National Info Day - 14 October, 2025 online

16/09/2025 By admin 2

programme news

Bosnian National Info Day - 23 September, 2025 Banja Luka

10/09/2025 By admin 2

programme news

German National Info Day on 18th of September, 2025 online

04/09/2025 By admin 2

programme news

Austrian National Info Day - 29 September, 2025 online

02/09/2025 By admin 2

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Beneficiary capacity building report and toolkit are available online!

16/07/2025 By admin 2

programme event

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objective 4.2

10/07/2025

24/06/2025 By admin 2

programme event

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objectives 3.1 and 3.2

09/07/2025

24/06/2025 By admin 2

programme event

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objectives 2.2 and 2.3

08/07/2025

24/06/2025 By admin 2

programme event

Webinar on thematic focus of the specific objective 2. 1

03/07/2025

24/06/2025 By admin 2

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Priority 1: A more competitive and smarter Danube Region

Priority 2: A greener, low-carbon Danube Region

Priority 3: A more social Danube Region

Priority 4: A better cooperation governance in the Danube Region

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Who we are

The management and support of the Danube Region Programme are overseen by several programme bodies tasked with programme administration and project assistance. These bodies comprise representatives from all partner countries. DRP also supports the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR).

DRP at a glance

The Interreg Danube Region Programme (DRP) is a transnational funding programme, co-funded by the European Union. We help advance competitiveness and sustainable development of the programme's area through innovation, green transition, social inclusion and better regional governance.

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Projects

Discover how we make a difference by visiting our projects' websites below. You can also check the list of supported operations/all the projects that have been approved within the Interreg Danube Region Programme 2021-2027 here.

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Calls for proposals

We support cooperation projects through open calls for proposals. Stay up to date on upcoming calls and find information about previous calls below.

What we finance

While cooperation is part of everything we do, our activities focus on areas where transnational cooperation provides best opportunities for driving positive change of the Danube Region. The programme has four Priorities that are divided into ten Specific Objectives.

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Applicant's manual

How to apply

Do you have a promising idea for a transnational project? On this page you can find all you need to know before you start applying for funding from the Interreg Danube Region Programme.

Implementation manual

The Implementation manual gives detailed instructions for lead and all other project partners on carrying out approved projects. It covers everything from contracting to project closure, including reporting and payment. The manual also sets out Interreg Funds rules the projects have to follow.

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