EUR 50 million for trans-border Lithuania-Poland Programme
Public institutions, nongovernmental organisations and business support centres can apply for a total of EUR 50 million for trans-border projects from the European Union's Lithuania-Poland Programme, the Polish Development Ministry announced on Tuesday.
"EUR 50 million has been designated for the implementation of projects selected in a competition. The funds are available to projects involving areas such as enterprise support, protection and promotion of the natural environment and cultural heritage, social integration and the development of public services", deputy Development Minister Adam Hamryszczak was quoted by the ministry as saying.
"Institutions in the region will now have the opportunity to carry out interesting projects contributing to the economic and social development of border areas", he added.
The funding for the programme comes from the European Regional Development Fund. (PAP)
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