Sweden Opens EU Funding Call to Advance Sustainable Water Management

Sweden has opened a new European Union funding call for sustainable water-management projects across four regions, supporting efforts to strengthen water resilience and improve the long-term management of water resources. The initiative covers Gotland, Jönköping, Kalmar and Kronoberg and forms part of Sweden's wider regional development efforts supported through EU funding. (baltic-review.com)

The funding call is administered through Tillväxtverket, Sweden's national agency for economic and regional growth. Projects are expected to contribute to more sustainable and resilient water systems, addressing challenges linked to water availability, resource management and the long-term protection of water resources in the participating regions. (baltic-review.com)

Eligible applicants include municipalities, regional authorities, universities, public authorities and publicly owned water and wastewater companies. The broad eligibility framework is intended to encourage cooperation between public institutions, research organisations and water-sector operators in developing solutions that can strengthen regional water management. (baltic-review.com)

The initiative comes as European regions face growing pressure to improve water resilience in response to climate change, changing precipitation patterns and increasing competition for water resources. Investments in sustainable water management can support more efficient resource use while helping communities and infrastructure adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Applications for the funding call are open until 29 September 2026, giving eligible organisations an opportunity to submit projects focused on sustainable and resilient water management. The initiative highlights the role of regional and EU funding in supporting long-term water security and strengthening the resilience of local communities and infrastructure.

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