26.04.2023
Thematic call for cross-regional JTF projects has opened
JTF funding can now also be applied for cross-regional thematic projects in Kainuu, Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia. A total of €1.293 million has been earmarked for thematic projects. €. The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region acts as an Intermediate Body.
The call will fund only trans-national projects under JTF priority axis seven Finland of just transition under specific objective 7.1 ‘Territorially just transition to de-peatisation’ and will implement the following themes:
o Development of logging chains and methods
o Circular Industrial Economy: utilization of side streams
o Green hydrogen economy
The results of the projects must be usable in the regions of Northern Ostrobothnia, Lapland and Kainuu. When selecting projects to be funded, priority will be given to projects involving stakeholders from all the above-mentioned regions. Before preparing an application, it is advisable to read more about the Renewable and Skilled Finland 2021-2027 programme document and the content of the above-mentioned specific objective, as well as the counties' transition plans.
The application round is open from 26 April 2023 to 16 June 2023.
The maximum amount of funding requested is 80% development project and up to 70% the total cost of the investment project.
More information about the application round here link.
