Programme description
Rhône-Alpes is the only former region (prior to the 2016 merger) to still be among the more developed regions in France (along with Île-de-France). Hence, the programme, with Auvergne in transition, is the only French one to cover two categories of region.
One of the major challenges this cohesion policy programme will address is the regional disparities, especially regarding access to equipment and infrastructure, and employment. This will be done for the region as a whole and in the former regions of Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne.
The programme will mainly invest in research, development and innovation; digitalisation of the territory; competitiveness of enterprises; the energy transition and climate change adaptation; waste management and biodiversity; (urban) mobility and health services.
The region mobilises 4 strategic European Union objectives (OS1, OS2, OS4, OS5), identifying 10 priorities for intervention, including those mentioned above, for the Massif Central range and the Rhône-Saône river basin, and one from the Just Transition Fund. The fund will be used for the Isère and Rhône departments, in the former Rhône-Alpes region.
Financial information
Breakdown of finances by priority axis
| Priority Axis | EU Investment | National Public Contribution | Total Public Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERDF | 659.900.049,00 | 754.512.326,00 | 1.414.412.375,00 |
| ESF+ | 143.089.602,00 | 188.580.488,00 | 331.670.090,00 |
| JTF | 77.864.416,00 | 77.864.416,00 | 155.728.832,00 |
| Total | 880.854.067,00 | 1.020.957.230,00 | 1.901.811.297,00 |
Priorities and Specific Objectives
Social Europe
Access to employment and activation measures for all
Equal access to quality social and healthcare services
Quality and inclusive education and training systems
Lifelong learning and career transitions
JTF specific objective
Just Transition Fund
Smarter Europe
Enhancing research and innovation
Reaping the benefits of digitisation
Growth and competitiveness of SMEs
Digital connectivity
Greener Europe
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Climate change adaptation
Circular economy
Nature protection and biodiversity
Sustainable urban mobility
Social Europe
Access to health care
Culture and sustainable tourism
Europe closer to citizens
Integrated development in urban areas
Integrated development in rural and coastal areas