EU Programme and Funding Opportunities

The European Programme Support Office (EPSO) monitors European programmes and funding projects for opportunities that can benefit Dublin.

Relevant European Programmes

These programmes focus on urban development and collaborations:

  • Urban Agenda for the EU / FUTURIUM: This programme sets up partnerships between the Commission, EU organisations, national governments and city authorities to address problems facing cities.
  • Creative Europe Desk Ireland: This supports Ireland’s culture and audiovisual sectors to access Creative Europe funding.
  • The LIFE Programme: This is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action.
  • CIVITAS: This initiative supports the development of sustainable and smart urban mobility across Europe.
  • Léargas: This company manages youth work and education programmes in Ireland, including Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
  • Horizon Europe: This is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation.
  • ESPON 2030: This programme supports EU cohesion and helps local authorities identify new challenges and opportunities to shape future development policies. 
  • Interreg North-West Europe: This programme supports the green, smart and just transition of countries in North-West Europe.
  • Urban Innovative Actions: This initiative provides urban areas throughout Europe with resources to test new solutions to address urban challenges.
  • URBACT: This programme helps cities develop strategies for sustainable change.
a selection of logos representing the eu programmes listed

Open Funding and Grant Opportunities

Here are some current and upcoming open calls for EU projects:

Upcoming seminars and events

Many European funding programmes run information sessions to help guide applicants through the proposal process.

All the programmes are different and requirements can vary, so it is a good idea to attend these events to ensure that your proposal fits the relevant criteria.

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