The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) invites all EGTCs to submit their application for the 2026 edition of the “Building Europe across borders” award (EGTC Award).

This award recognises the achievements of the existing EGTCs, showing the EU added value of this instrument and promoting them as examples for other groupings or similar cross-border, interregional and transnational structures.

Who can apply?

All EGTCs that were established before 1 January 2025 can participate. The establishment of the EGTC must have been notified to the European Committee of the Regions according to the EGTC Regulation.

How to apply?

Before applying, please read carefully the decision of the Secretary-General on this year’s edition of the EGTC Award.

You will find the downloadable application form on this website. 

Please submit your complete application before end of business on 22 April 2026, to egtc@cor.europa.eu, using the applicant’s official e-mail address.

Late applications will not be considered.