Project code: ROHU00350
Funding programme: Interreg VI-A Romania–Hungary Programme
Implementation period: 2024–2025
Total budget: 477,999.90 EUR, of which 382,399.91 EUR is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Budget of the Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association: 136,171.98 EUR
Lead partner: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association (Romania)
Partners: School Center for Inclusive Education Satu Mare (Romania), Educational District Center of Nyíregyháza (Hungary)
Associated partner: Satu Mare County School Inspectorate
General objective: Improving access to mental health services for disadvantaged children in Satu Mare (RO) and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg (HU) counties through infrastructure modernization, professional training and strengthened cross-border institutional cooperation.
Specific objective: Creating optimal conditions for therapy and rehabilitation activities, developing the capacity of educational and medical staff, involving parents in the rehabilitation process, and developing a joint long-term cooperation plan.
Expected results:
– Establishment of 1 modular therapy island at CSEI Satu Mare;
– Renovation and equipment of therapy rooms at the Bárczi Gusztáv School in Nyíregyháza;
– Equipping 16 school/rural medical offices in Satu Mare County;
– Training of 50 professionals (teachers, therapists) in modern intervention methods;
– Training of 100 parents in home therapy techniques;
– Creation of a database of mental health actors in both regions;
– Organization of workshops, cross-border camps and experience exchanges;
– Development of a 5-year joint cooperation plan.
Website: https://interreg-rohu.eu/ro/
Project code: ROUA00153
Funding programme: Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania-Ukraine Programme
Implementation period: 2024–2025
Total budget: 444,405.86 EUR, of which 399,965.27 EUR is financed by the European Neighbourhood Instrument
Budget of the Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association: 219,978.40 EUR
Lead applicant: Project Managers Association “YADRO” (Ukraine)
Partners: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association (Romania), Uzhhorod National University (Ukraine)
Main objective of the project: To enhance the quality and relevance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education in secondary schools across Satu Mare County (RO) and Zakarpattia (UA), bridging the gap between education and labour market needs and fostering cross-border cooperation in education.
Specific objective of the project: The project aims to improve access to high-quality STEM education for 8,046 secondary school students aged 12–17 by establishing 7 modern science labs, training 17 teacher trainers and 30 STEM teachers, and organising motivational and awareness-raising activities, such as cross-border camps, competitions, and profession fairs.
Expected project results:
– 7 modern cross-functional science laboratories created (4 in Uzhhorod National University, 3 in Satu Mare schools);
– 17 teacher trainers trained and certified to deliver STEM professional development programmes;
– 30 STEM teachers trained in modern, interactive teaching methods and use of digital tools;
– Over 8,000 students gaining access to modern STEM facilities;
– Awareness campaigns and profession fairs to promote STEM careers among students;
– A cross-border STEM camp and competition fostering innovation and collaboration;
– Strengthened cross-border cooperation between educational institutions and stakeholders in the region.
Website: https://ro-ua.net/en/home-2021-2027
Project code: ROHU00168
Funding programme: Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme
Implementation period: 2024–2025
Total budget: 200,031.30 EUR, of which 160,025.04 EUR is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Budget of the Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association: 74,251.80 EUR
Lead applicant: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners: “Grof Károlyi” Foundation for the Promotion of Cultural Tourism (Romania) and Municipality of Téglás (Hungary)
Main objective of the project: To promote the common history and traditions of Satu Mare (RO) and Hajdú-Bihar (HU) counties through the art of photography, strengthening cross-border cooperation and mutual trust between communities.
Specific objective of the project: The project includes the establishment of two informal photo clubs in Carei (RO) and Téglás (HU), two cross-border photography training sessions for 24 young participants, free local training for at least 200 people, a travelling photo exhibition, a historical photo corner in Ardud Castle, the development of a multilingual website, and the installation of a digital info kiosk in Téglás.
Expected project results:
– 2 functional informal photo clubs in the cross-border area;
– 24 young people trained in cross-border photography courses;
– 200 people participating in free local photography courses;
– a mobile photography exhibition in at least 4 cross-border locations;
– a historical photo corner installed at Ardud Castle;
– a website and digital application promoting the shared cultural heritage;
– increased awareness and community engagement in cross-border cultural and educational activities.
Website: https://interreg-rohu.eu/en/home-en/
Funding program: Interreg VI-A Next Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Program
Implementation period: 03.02.2025 – 02.02.2027
Total budget: 758,832.10 EUR, of which 682,948.89 EUR represents the European Union’s contribution
Association’s budget: 166,874.40 EUR
Main applicant: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners: Livada Town Hall, Department for Investments, Projects, International Relations, and Promotion of the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council (Ukraine), Town Hall of Fehérgyarmat (Hungary)
Main objective of the project: Strengthening cultural cooperation and promoting the shared cultural heritage by expanding the thematic route of castles in the cross-border region.
The main activities of the project include: rehabilitating the Vécsey Castle Park in Livada (56,000 m²); renovating the roof of the Tapay Mansion in Fehérgyarmat; equipping castles and mansions with IT tools; creating a dedicated website for promoting castles and mansions in the cross-border region; organizing cultural festivals and experience exchanges.
Key results of the project:
Funding program: Interreg VI-A Next Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Program
Implementation period: February 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026
Total budget: 625,471.86 EUR, of which 562,924.67 EUR represents the European Union’s contribution
Association’s budget: 218,604.96 EUR
Main applicant: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners: Zakarpattia Regional Development Agency (Ukraine), Újfehértó Town Hall (Hungary)
Main objective of the project: Strengthening cross-border cooperation in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy through joint activities that increase knowledge, raise awareness, and contribute to increased use of renewable energy.
The main activities of the project include: installing a photovoltaic panel system at the Satu Mare County Emergency Hospital, conducting a public campaign on renewable energy, and organizing experience exchanges.
Key results of the project:
Funding program: Interreg VI-A Next Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Program
Implementation period: 20.01.2025 – 19.01.2026
Total budget: 299,944 EUR, of which 269,949 EUR represents the European Union’s contribution
Association’s budget: 110,061 EUR
Main applicant: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners: Beregi Többcélú Kistérségi Önkormányzati Társulás (Hungary), Zakarpatskyi Oblasnyi Blahodiynyi Fond “Edelweiss” (Ukraine)
Main objective of the project: Promoting inclusive intercultural education in the cross-border area through activities aimed at integration and collaboration between different ethnic and cultural communities.
The main activities of the project include: organizing camps for students, workshops for teachers, and experience exchanges in six schools in Satu Mare County to improve intercultural competencies and promote inclusion in education.
Key results of the project:
Funding program: Interreg VI-A Next Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Program
Implementation period: 01.03.2025–28.02.2027
Total budget: 672.450,10 €, of which 605.205,07 € represents the European Union’s contribution
Association’s budget: 88.855,20 €
Main applicant: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners: Zakarpattia Regional Development Agency (Ukraine), Nagykálló Town Hall (Hungary), Ardud Town Hall (Romania), Livada Town Hall (Romania)
Main objective of the project: Ensuring equal access to oral health care for children in the cross-border region through investments in oral health facilities, oral health promotion actions, and professional skills development for specialists in the field.
The main activities of the project include: establishing two school dental clinics in Ardud and Livada, conducting oral health promotion activities in Satu Mare County, and organizing experience exchanges for professionals in the field.
Key results of the project: Expected medium- and long-term achievements include: improving access to oral health services for children in the cross-border region, increasing public awareness of the importance of oral health, and strengthening cross-border cooperation in health care.
Funding program: Interreg VI-A Next Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Program
Implementation period: 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026
Total budget: 784,742 EUR, of which 706,267.8 EUR represents the European Union’s contribution
Association’s budget: 126,378.00 EUR
Main applicant: National Strategy Research Institute (Hungary)
Partners:
Main objective of the project: Strengthening cross-border cooperation through the development of territorial development strategies in the HU-RO-UA border region, increasing the capacity of local institutions, and promoting Ukraine’s preparation for accession to the European Union.
The project’s activities include:
Key results of the project:
Financing programme: Program for the Danube Region 2021-2027
Implementation period: 01.01.2024-30.06.2026
Total budget: 2.028.509,20 € of which 1,622,807.36 € from the European Regional Development Fund
Budget of the Association: 164.500 €
Lead partner: University of Pécs-Hungary
Partners:
– Koprivnica water supply LLC-Croatia
– Paris-Lodron University Salzburg-Austria
– BSC, Business support centre L.t.d., Kranj- Slovenia
– Municipality of Prague 9-Czechia
– University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava-Slovakia
– University of Mostar-Bosnia and Herzegovina
– City Hall of Chișinău Municipality-Moldova
– RARIS – Regional Development Agency of Eastern Serbia- Serbia
– ASPECT – Management and Intercultural Relations Plovdiv – Bulgaria
– Capital City Podgorica-Montenegro
– Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association-Romania
– E-institute – Slovenia
The associated strategic partner of Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association within this project is the town of Livada.
The main objective of the project: analyzing the hydroclimatic characteristics and water management practices in 12 communities, creating a model for supporting the planning of urban water management measures, testing and promoting tools through the participatory development of local action plans, feasibility studies and small investments.
Financing programme: Program for the Danube Region 2021-2027
Implementation period: 01.01.2024-30.06.2026
Total budget: 2.597.692,50 € of which 2.078.154 € from the European Regional Development Fund
Budget of the Association: 159.700 €
Lead partner: Municipality of Beltinci-Slovenia
Partners:
– Centre for Social Innovation -Austria
– Pannon Business Network Association-Hungary
– City of Bystřice-Czechia
– ADEL Slovakia-Slovakia
– Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association-Romania
– Primorje-Gorski Kotar County-Croatia
– Development agency of the City of Prijedor “PREDA”-Bosnia and Herzegovina
– Regional Economic Development Agency for Sumadija and Pomoravlje-Serbia
– Municipality of Mojkovac-Montenegro
– Association Business Information and Consulting Center – Sandanski- Bulgaria
– First Hungarian Responsible Innovation Association-Hungary
– Institute PIP/Slovenia
– MOBA Housing SCE-Croatia
The associated strategic partner of Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association within this project is the Commune of Hodod.
The main objective of the project: the development of a model of governance to address the depopulation of rural areas by improving the processes of planning, management, decision-making and collaboration within rural communities to exploit the potential of abandoned/unused buildings.
Financing programme: URBACT IV
Implementation period: June 2023 – December 2025
Total budget: 847.160 € of which 599.611,75 € from the European Regional Development Fund
Budget of the Association: 73.800,00 €
Lead partner: Vila Nova De Famalicão -Portugal
Partners:
-Department for Development and International Projects of Zenica-Doboj Canton (DDIP ZDC)- Bosnia and Herzegovina
-City of Zagreb- Croatia
-Municipality of Újfehértó- Hungary
-Municipality of Messina- Italy
-Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association- Romania
-Municipality of Alcoi- Spain
-City of Koszalin- Poland
-Municipality of Umea- Sweden
The main objective of the project: it aims to support the nine partner cities in developing Integrated Action Plans focused on the integration of gender equality principles (and opportunities) into public procurement processes.
Specific objective of the project: Promote gender-responsive public procurement at local and European level;Raise awareness and empower the target audience through sharing experiences and good practices;Transform the technical and bureaucratic perception of public procurement into a crucial tool for promoting gender equality (and opportunities);Encouraging strategic public procurement by including social and environmental clauses in public contracts;Increase collaborative mechanisms between institutions in local and European ecosystems
Activities on a network level:
Starting with a Baseline Study concentrating on comprehending the distinct challenges faced by the partner cities, there will be both local and transnational initiatives aimed at disseminating best practices and providing tools to change how people think about Public Procurement and Gender Equality.
This ongoing work on Gender Responsive Public Procurement presents a possibility to diminish gender and social inequalities by incorporating social criteria into contracts and examining the ways public services can endorse equality.
7 transnational meetings brought together network partners to exchange experiences and learn from each other in the field of gender-responsive public procurement. There will be five thematic transnational meetings in online format.
Activities on a local level: 9 integrated action plans have been produced (IAPs) based on the specific problems and solutions, as well as on the conclusions drawn from the transnational exchanges.
There will be 11 meetings of the URBACT Local Group to develop the Integrated Action Plan (IAP).
Financing programme: Communities of Tomorrow’s Forest Program
Implementation period: 01.11.2022–31.10.2027
Total budget: 534,561 lei, of which 306,768.50 lei represents funding from The Tomorrow’s Forest Foundation.
Budget of the Association: 534,561 lei,
Lead partner: Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association
Partners:
– Păulești Municipality
– Tiream Municipality
Main objective of the project: The project “Planting forests for the future!” has as its main objective the development of forest communities in Satu Mare County, including by promoting the responsible management of forests and complementary to increase respect for nature by educating the young generation on the importance of forests for a cleaner future.
Specific objective of the project: – The main activity of the project consists in the afforestation of a total area of 8.95 ha with black poplar and acacia and the maintenance of the plantations until maturity.
Main results of the project:
The lands to be afforested are owned by Păulești Municipality (5 ha) and Tiream Municipality (3.95 ha).
