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Call: DTP Seed Money Facility

 · To support the development of complex strategic transnational projects contributing to the EUSDR covering the analysis of the needs and challenges addressed by the main project, the preparation of the work plan for the main project, the setting up of the partnership as well as the analysis of the possible funding instruments for the main project. To prepare projects to apply for funding from any other EU, national or other funding sources.

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Actions able to be supported

Thematic focus of the seed money projects related to the PA1a Inland Waterways is:

  1. Improvement of fairway conditions along the Danube and its navigable tributaries: Stable fairway conditions are the basis for profitable Danube navigation. Measures to achieve such a situation have been summarised in the Fairway Rehabilitation and Maintenance Masterplan. All additional project initiatives to solve bottlenecks or improve waterway management procedures are most welcome. The transnational impact of projects in this thematic area is inherent, as they improve the entire transport axis.
  2. Modernisation of the inland waterway fleet: Projects aiming to raise the operational efficiency of vessels and reduce emissions contribute to the environmental and economic performance of inland navigation. Thereby, they enhance competitiveness of the sector and contribute to the achievement of the PA1a targets.
  3. Reduction of administrative barriers in Danube navigation:This thematic cluster aims at improving border control procedures by promoting projects to reduce waiting times at border crossings as well as the duration of controls are beneficial for the inland waterway industry. This would contribute to the target set for PA1a to increase cargo transport on the river. The involvement of control authorities and decision-makers at EU-level is crucial. The transnational impact of projects in this thematic area is inherent.
Rate of co-financing and conditions

The maximum Programme co-financing amount is up to 85% of the total budget. The co-financing rate applies to all seed money project partners.

Other important information

Project duration (implementation of project activities): 12 months and it is fixed.

Max. budget: The maximum budget of a seed money project is EUR 50,000.00. The maximum Programme co-financing amount is up to 85% of the total budget, therefore EUR 42,500.00.

Consortium: minimum two and maximum five financing partners from at least two different DTP countries

Title of the instrument
Danube Transnational Programme - Seed Money Facility
Type of aid

non-payable grant (through reimbursment of costs)

Eligible beneficiaries
Local, regional, national public bodies governed by public law, including EGTCs; International organisations; Private non-profit bodies. (Private enterprises are not eligible to participate in the seed money projects, but can be involved as target groups or subcontracted)
Time frame
02/10/2017 - 07/12/2017
Legal basis
Danube Transnational Cooperation Programme document;SEED MONEY FACILITY Programme Manual
Usefull links
Seed Money Facility - 1st Call website