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Structuralfunds.fi is the online service for the regional and structural policy programmes of the European Union (EU). Structuralfunds.fi is the responsibility of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, and the service is maintained by the EU Cohesion Policy Group of the Ministry’s Regions and Growth Services Department in cooperation with the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) and Regional Councils. The service is available in Finnish, Swedish and English.
On the front page, you can read more about the priority axes of the new programming period, funding application periods, current issues and issues highlighted on social media. You can also access regional sections.
You can find the latest news and information on application periods and events under Current Issues.
Under Innovation and Skills in Finland, you can read more about the programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 and on the following funds: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF). The section also contains information on national themes, sustainable urban development and the monitoring committee.
Under Activities in Regions, there are sections for the major regions of Southern Finland, Eastern Finland, Western Finland and Northern Finland, as well as information on national themes.
Under For Project Participants, you can read more about applying for funding, legislation, the EURA 2021 system and simplified cost models. Instructions for beneficiaries and communications guidelines are also provided, and there is information on fraud prevention and application periods.
Under Interreg Programmes, you can read more about the programmes promoting European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg programmes).
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