18. 12.07:
Atlantic Area Programme - First Call
The first call for projects under the new Atlantic Area Territorial Co-Operation Programme will open on 17 March 2008, with a closing date of May 12th 2008.
The programme, which was officially launched in Portugal on December 14, aims to support cooperation between regions in the "Atlantic Area", which includes all of Ireland and parts of Spain, France, Portugal and the UK. The priority themes include: innovation, the environment, access (including transport), and sustainable urban & regional development. The total programme budget is just under EUR159 million and the maximum rate of co-financing is 65%. The application form & guidance pack for applicants will soon be available on the programme website: www.coop-atlantico.com or contact: Michael O' Brien, Programme Liaison Officer, BMW Regional Assembly, Tel: 094-9862970, e-mail: mobrien@bmwassembly.ie
