22.04.2026
Meeting newsletter of the Secretariat of the regional Cooperation Group 21.4.2026
State of play of preparations for the new programming period 2028-2034
Hanna Honkamäkilä spoke about the current state of preparation, such as the preparation of the partnership plan, regional events and an event for the regional cooperation groups on 4 June 2026.
Search results for the EU's EAFRD
Tiina Suutari told that there were 10 applications for support of approximately EUR 1.3 million in the closed business support application process. 123 applications were received for the farm support investment application, in which a total of approximately EUR 10 million was applied for support.
Renewing and competent Finland 2021-2027 programme search results, advertisements and times
The Northern Finland vitality centre's ESF+ project call (Specific Objective 4.1), which ended on 26 March 2026, received 22 applications for support amounting to EUR 6 386 990. In addition, one application per region for North Ostrobothnia was received and a grant of EUR 570 753 was applied for.
In the 11 project applications of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, a total of 33 JTF project applications were received between 26 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. The total amount of support requested in the applications was approximately EUR 5.7 million.
The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia is organising the next call for applications for ERDF projects from 4 May 2026 to 30 September 2026. Specific objectives 1.1, 2.3 and 3.1 are open. The application round for the Rural Coop theme will not open until after the summer holiday season in September 2026.
The Secretariat of the Provincial Cooperation Group supported three projects for funding
The secretariat of the Provincial Cooperation Group discussed five projects at its meeting. Three projects received a favourable opinion. The applications have been presented to the secretariat of the Provincial Cooperation Group Protocol.
Next meeting
The next meeting of the Secretariat of the Provincial Cooperation Group will be held on 19 May 2026 at 9 a.m.
Additional information:
Development Specialist Heikki Laukkanen, 050 918 0035
