EEA and Norway Grants

Programme agreement signed for the Applied Research Programme in Poland

Last update: Feb 10, 2026 Last update: Feb 10, 2026

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Location:Norway, Poland
Norway, Poland
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government agency
Status:Open
Budget: EUR 80,500,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Law, Public Sector Governance, ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: Poland
Poland
Date posted: Feb 10, 2026

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Key information about the programmeThe programme is operated by: The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR)The Donor Programme Partners: The Research Council of Norway (RCN) and the Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís)The programme’s object
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About the Funding Agency

Through the EEA (European Economic Area) and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway help to reduce economic and social disparities and strengthen cooperation with 16 countries in Central and Southern Europe - Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

The EEA and Norway Grants are linked to the Agreement on the European Economic Area through which Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are partners in the internal market with the 28 EU member states. The EEA countries share common values and responsibility with other European countries to promote equality of opportunity, tolerance, security, environmental sustainability and a decent standard of living for all.

 

About the Sectors

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Locations

Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

Nr. of tenders: 4723
Nr. of grants: 2741
Nr. of donors: 391
Nr. of jobs: 8

Poland

Poland prioritizes highway expansion, rail modernization, energy diversification, and digital connectivity to strengthen economic growth and EU integration. Significant EU cohesion and recovery funds support large-scale infrastructure projects. Investments aim to improve regional transport links and reduce energy dependence on external sources. Administrative capacity and energy transition challenges influence long-term infrastructure outcomes.

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Nr. of donors: 2324
Nr. of jobs: 20
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