118 PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO THE 3rd CALL FOR PROPOSALS
A total of 118 projects have been submitted to the 3rd call for projects under the Interreg MAC programme, requesting more than 272 million euros of ERDF funding (more than 5 times more than the available funding).
A total of 426 different entities participate in the projects, 270 from the European part of the cooperation area (MAC) and 156 entities from the 7 African partner countries.
| Nº entities* | Nº projects | |
| Madeira | 45 | 100 |
| Azores | 54 | 86 |
| Canary Islands | 171 | 115 |
| Cape Verde | 41 | 101 |
| Ivory Coast | 17 | 35 |
| Gambia | 12 | 16 |
| Ghana | 15 | 30 |
| Mauritania | 28 | 40 |
| Senegal | 30 | 58 |
| St. Tomé and Príncipe | 13 | 28 |
| Total | 426 | 118 |
| Entities without duplicates and without associated participants | ||
The majority of the 118 projects were submitted under Priority 1 SMART MAC (49%), followed by Priority 2 GREEN MAC (47%) and finally Priority 4 MOBILITY MAC (4%).
| PRIORITY | Nº projects presented | FEDER available | FEDER requested | % requested vs available |
| P1 – Smart MAC | 58 | 25.456.916 | 136.969.376 | 538% |
| P2 – Green MAC | 55 | 24.712.535 | 128.355.930 | 519% |
| P4 – Mobility MAC | 5 | 3.089.579 | 6.819.559 | 221% |
| TOTAL | 118 | 53.259.030 | 272.144.866 | 511% |
The average budget for the projects submitted is €2.7 million, and the average number of partners per project is 11 entities.The admissibility criteria of the projects submitted are being analysed. Those that are
admissible will proceed to the evaluation phase and those that do not meet any of the
admissibility conditions will be excluded. The Lead Partners will be informed accordingly.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NEW EU’S OUTERMOST REGIONS STRATEGY
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather input on the upcoming strategy designed to help the outermost regions benefit more fully from EU policies, funds and programmes.
Purpose: To align the strategy with new political priorities, boost prosperity, address the specific needs of the outermost regions, and unlock their unique potential as the EU’s gateways to the world.
We look forward to your feedback! Strategy for the EU’s outermost regions
Deadline: 15 December 2025
PRESENTATION OF INTERREG MAC PROJECTS IN CAPE VERDE
On 10 and 11 September 2025, a seminar for the presentation of the projects approved in the first call for proposals of the Interreg MAC (Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands) territorial cooperation programme was held in the city of Praia, Cape Verde. The projects are now at the end of their first year of implementation.
The conference was held within the framework of the ATLANTE strategic project, a project to support the governance of the Interreg MAC Programme, one of whose objectives is to boost cooperation between European and African entities in the cooperation area.
Within this framework, the purpose of this conference is to promote the visibility of the Interreg MAC projects approved in the African partner countries, facilitate networking between entities, and seek synergies between projects.
The conference, aimed at presenting the 28 projects approved with partners from Cape Verde within the framework of the 1st call for proposals, was organised in collaboration with the Cape Verdean Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and was attended by the Managing Authority of the Interreg MAC programme, senior officials from the Regional Governments of Madeira, Azores and the Canary Islands, European and Cape Verdean partners in the projects, representatives of the European Union, the Embassies of Portugal and Spain, multilateral organisations and other key players involved in the areas of action of the Interreg MAC 2021-2027 programme.
NEW WEB CONTENT: COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE AND BINDING CONSULTATIONS
Two new items of content are now available on this website:
- Complaints procedure: Procedure applicable to complaints submitted within the
framework of the Programme. The complaints regulated in this document include any
dispute that ERDF applicants or beneficiaries may raise in relation to acts, agreements
or decisions adopted by the Programme Authorities and bodies in relation to project
proposals submitted and the management and control of approved projects.
Available in the section ‘The Programme/Other documents’
- Binding consultations: Consultations that may be of general interest, mainly related to
the eligibility of expenses, which are not expressly included in other programme
documentation.
Available in the ‘Documentation’ section
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IVY PROGRAMME (INTERREG VOLUNTEER YOUTH)
We are pleased to inform you that the Interreg Volunteer Youth_IVY initiative has been officially extended until 31 December 2027.
IVY is a European Commission initiative that aims to promote cooperation by achieving the following three goals:
- Support cooperation - Supporting cooperation projects thanks to the involvement of motivated young people.
- Make cooperation visible - Making the benefits of cooperation more visible among local communities and beyond.
- Empower youth - Empowering young people to engage in cooperation.
Each volunteering experience lasts from 2 to 6 months and volunteers receive a financial contribution that covers their cost of living. The IVY initiative is financed by the European Union and the Association of European Border Regions.
Through IVY, selected young people participate as volunteers in Interreg programmes and projects, contributing to building a strong and united Europe in the regions where they are active.
More information: www.interregyouth.com
PRESENTATION OF INTERREG MAC PROJECTS IN GHANA
On 24 June 2025, the presentation of the projects approved in the 1st Interreg MAC (Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands) call for proposals was held in Accra, Ghana.
The event took place within the framework of the ATLANTE strategic project, a project supporting the governance of the Interreg MAC Programme, which aims to boost cooperation between European and African entities in the cooperation area.
Within this framework, the purpose of this event is to promote the visibility of MAC projects approved in African partner countries, facilitate networking between entities, and seek synergies between projects.
The conference, aimed at presenting the 20 projects approved with partners from Ghana, was organised in collaboration with the Ghanaian Ministry of Finance and was attended by the various ministries responsible for the MAC 2021-2027 action areas, as well as the European and Ghanaian partners of the projects, representatives of the European Union, the Spanish Embassy, multilateral organisations and other key players.
Interreg promotes the circular economy in Europe with cooperative solutions
On 11 June, the online seminar ‘Circular Solutions powered by Cooperation: Interreg's Role in Building a Competitive and Sustainable Europe’ will be held as part of EU Green Week. This session will address how cooperation between European territories contributes to a cleaner, more innovative and circular economy.
During the event, experts, representatives of the European Commission and Interreg programme managers will discuss the current regulatory framework, present real-life cases and propose ways to strengthen the impact of cross-border cooperation.
The event will take place online and you will need to register in advance at the following link to attend.