Structural and Cohesion Funding (SF)

EU funding for the poorer regions of Europe and to support the integration of Europe’s infrastructure.

3 Objectives

• Convergence – for regions whose GDP is below 75% of EU average
• Regional Competitiveness & Employment.
• Territorial Cooperation – cooperation between regions
  • Cross-boarder cooperation
  • Transnational cooperation
  • Interregional cooperation

Some Structural Funding Programmes that may be of interest to DCU staff:

1. Interreg is the EU's Programme of structural funding for strengthening social and economic cohesion throughout Europe by supporting projects and actions in three axes: A - Cross-border; B - Trans-national; and C - Interregional. Interreg IV (2007-2013) is made up of a large number of A,B & C Programmes. DCU staff may be interested in the following Interreg programmes:
   • Interreg IVA - Ireland - Wales
   • Interreg IVA - Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland
   • Interreg IVB - Atlantic Area
   • Interreg IVB - North West Europe
   • Interreg IVB - Northern Periphery Programme
   • Interreg IVC
   Download the Interregional Cooperation Programme
   
   
2. The PEACE III Programme is a distinctive EU Programme aimed at reinforcing progress towards a peaceful and stable society and promoting reconciliation. It will assist Northern Ireland and the Border Region and will specifically focus on reconciling communities and contributing towards a shared society.
   • Peace III
   Download the Peace III programme