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Anchoring rural areas in the NRPPs: presentations and video recordings now available
A Rural Pact Policy Lab (3 June 2026 – Brussels, Belgium) underlined the importance of ensuring that rural areas are adequately reflected within future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) through integrated and place-based measures.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
ESF+ funding opportunity for inclusive entrepreneurship grants
A call for proposals has launched for projects promoting inclusive entrepreneurship in the EU. Apply for an ESF+ action grant by 2 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Rural Pact: building connections across Europe’s rural policy and practice community
Connecting people, organisations and initiatives is a key part of the Rural Pact’s mission. Throughout 2026, its Support Office (RPSO) has strengthened cooperation with European networks and initiatives working on issues relevant to rural areas across Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument opens two new calls for proposals
The European Commission’s Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument has launched two new calls offering financial and advisory support for joint innovation projects. Apply by 12 November 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Horizon Europe project launches call for micro-pilots to codesign smart innovation packages
The EU-funded SMART ERA project has opened a call for micro-pilots to replicate its methodology in new rural regions. Apply between 12 June and 15 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Territorial instruments webinar: highlights report now available
Read the highlights report from the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments – LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages – for insights on how these approaches work in practice and what lessons can inform future implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Congress on Rural Tourism spotlights sustainability, youth and generational renewal in rural areas
Rural tourism stakeholders from across Europe and beyond met in Croatia last month to explore how rural tourism can contribute to resilient, attractive and sustainable rural communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘Right to stay’ strategy consultation: practical guidance for rural stakeholders
An online information session organised by the Rural Pact Support Office on 20 May encouraged rural stakeholders to contribute to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the future ‘right to stay’ strategy. It provided practical guidance ahead of the 12 June 2026 consultation deadline.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
