The European Commission’s Directorate General for EU Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the OECD are looking for public authorities interested in implementing innovative citizen participation in the context of cohesion policy.

The OECD and DG REGIO are looking to implement methodologies that are innovative and go beyond consultation. The OECD will provide guidance and support to the selected authorities throughout the design and implementation phases of a participatory process.

The call for application is open to all public authorities responsible for managing or implementing cohesion policy funds, including the European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund or Just Transition Fund. Applicants can be managing authorities, intermediate bodies, or beneficiaries at any level of government. All applications should be submitted jointly with a civil society organisation. A CSO is a non-profit organisation (private or public).

Find more information and the application form here. The deadline for expression of interest is 30 April 2023.