The Monitoring Committee of the Interreg Spain-Portugal Programme (POCTEP) has approved the terms of the 8th call for projects for the 2021–2027 period. This call aims to support cross-border cooperation initiatives that foster integrated and inclusive local development in non-urban areas, addressing social, economic, environmental, cultural, tourism, and security issues.
The call documents, which outline eligibility criteria, application procedures, and funding requirements, are available for consultation at: https://www.poctep.eu/convocatorias-abiertas-poctep-2021-2027/
The application period will open on 16 June 2025 and remain open until 12 September 2025. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Interreg platform (CoFFEE environment) by 2:00 p.m. (Spanish mainland time) on the deadline date.
To support project preparation, POCTEP provides a range of guidance materials, including manuals, templates, and indicator guides. These resources are designed to help applicants prepare strong project proposals aligned with the programme’s goals: https://www.poctep.eu/convocatorias-abiertas-poctep-2021-2027/
Interested entities are strongly encouraged to carefully review the terms and use the available support materials to ensure a successful project submission.
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In the framework of the 7 strategies approved by POCTEP
This call seeks to promote cross-border cooperation projects aligned with Objective 5.2 of Priority 6 of the POCTEP Programme, focused on integrated and inclusive local development in non-urban areas, with a social, economic, environmental, cultural, tourism, and security focus.
Projects must align with one of the 7 territorial development strategies approved by POCTEP, in order to maximize the Programme’s impact across different economic and social areas through cross-border cooperation.
Approved Strategies
- Strategy for the Enhancement of the Natural and Environmental Heritage of the Border Area
- Multisectoral Strategy for Integrated and Sustainable Development of Shared Natural Spaces
- Strategic Plan for the EUROACE Bauhaus Villages
- Strategy for Cooperation and Governance in the Practical Development of the Múrtigas Cross-border Ecotourism Product
- Framework Strategy for Cross-border Action to Promote Socioeconomic Development in the Guadiana River Strip – Lower Guadiana
- 2030 Strategy for the Cross-border Minho River
- Territorial Development Strategy for the Functional Area of the Gerês – Xurés Cross-border Biosphere Reserve
See also
- The 7 strategies approved by the Interreg Spain-Portugal Programme (POCTEP) 2021-2027
- VIDEO: Presentation event of the Baixo Guadiana Strategy
- Presentation event of the CENCYL Strategy
- Presentation event of the NORCYL Strategy
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Support for Submitting Applications
An informational webinar on the 8th POCTEP Call for Projects is also planned. The aim of this session is to provide a detailed explanation of the purpose of the call, as well as the documentation required for registration and submission of applications.
During the webinar—which will be recorded and later made available to the interested public—key topics will be addressed, such as the call guidelines, eligibility rules, programme visibility, transparency and communication, as well as how to use the application form and relevant indicators. Participation in this webinar will be free of charge, but prior registration will be required. The registration link will be published shortly.
In any case, all the necessary information for submitting applications is available on the website. Additionally, the Joint Secretariat will also provide support via the email address candidaturas@poctep.eu.