Call for Expressions of Interest and Proposals – deadline for new submissions – 9th December 2022

October 21, 2022

The European Open Rivers Programme is inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for project submissions for dam removal preparatory and demolition projects that fall under grant categories A1, A2, A3 and B. The programme is also inviting Proposals for project submissions that fall under grant categories A4 and C. The EoI and Proposals must be submitted online via the programme’s application portal by 17:00 CET on 9th December 2022.

For more information about the application eligibility criteria, grant types, application process and guidelines, and how applications will be assessed, please visit our Application Resources webpage.

Do you have any questions about our grants or the application process? Join us for our second, hour-long question and answer session on November 3rd, 2022, 16:00 – 17:00 CET. Spots are limited to the first 100 people.

We look forward to receiving your project ideas. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

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