Information about the Programme

The Hungary Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine ENPI Cross-border Cooperation Programme is to be implemented in the period of 2007-2013 on the external border of the participating EU Member States with Ukraine.

The Programme entered into force on 23 September 2008, after the approval of the European Commission. The programme allocates 68.638.283 € of ENPI funding for the seven years.

The Programme offers a wide range of opportunities to the potential Beneficiaries through the four priorities - Economic and social development, Enhance environmental qualities, Increase border efficiency and Support people to people cooperation.

The Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine ENPI CBC Programme has reached a big step on 14 July 2010 in Chust, Ukraine
The first three Grant Contracts has been signed

The first grant contracts within the total 13 ENPI CBC Programmes have been signed in a ceremonial event in Ukraine. The economic and social development of the cross-border regions of Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine can officially begin with the help of ENPI funds. More details about the event and the successful projects can be found here.

The overall aim of the Programme is to promote activities with the support of the European Union which will lead to a more intense and deeper social and economic cooperation between regions of Ukraine and regions of Member States sharing common border.

With the assistance of European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) funds we attempt to enhance the joint development of the Programme area by stimulating cross-border partnerships. We will keep you informed about the latest news in the Programme, with emphasis on the Calls for proposals.

The second Call for Proposals was closed on 26 October 2010. There is not any opened Call at present time. The third Call is expected to be launched in spring 2011.