The Central Baltic Programme covers the whole programme area (Estonia, Finland including Åland Islands, Latvia and Sweden). Projects applying for funding from the Central Baltic Programme must have partners from at least two of these countries. Bilateral Finnish-Estonian projects as well as projects focusing on sea islands and archipelago issues, however, have to apply for funding from the Southern Finland – Estonia or the Archipelago and Islands Sub-programme.

In this part of the overall Programme, special emphasis has been put on the following directions of support:

Priority 1 Safe and healthy environment

• Environmental awareness raising and expertise

• Supporting sustainable spatial planning and environmental management

Priority 2 Economically competitive and innovative region

• Supporting innovation and improving competitiveness

• Improving internal and external accessibility

• Optimising the potential of the labour force

Priority 3 Attractive and dynamic societies

• Improving living conditions and social inclusion

• Increasing cultural exchange