By participating, North American cities or states/provinces/territories can engage in peer-to-peer learning, co-designed pilot projects, take part in study visits, participate in annual international events and join thematic networks focusing on today’s most pressing urban topics. The EU Cities Gateway -NA helps cities and regions turn local ideas into real actions by connecting with peers, resources, and fresh ways to tackle urban challenges.

Who can apply?

This call is open to cities, metropolitan areas, regions, states or provinces in Canada and the USA with more than 100,000 inhabitants (Northern and Arctic regions and territories may apply without this threshold). European cities will participate through a separate joint call for European cities implemented with the International Urban Cooperation (IURC) programs.

What are the main topics?

As a participating city or region, you can cooperate in one of these thematic clusters:

• Nature-based Solutions: Green infrastructure, ecosystem-based resilience, and community-led sustainability.
• Circular Economy: From waste management to resilient food systems and local green business models.
• Digitalization & Urban Innovation: Smart governance, ethical AI, data-driven services, and digital inclusion.
• Affordable and Attainable Housing: Innovative living spaces, urban equity, and livability solutions.

Through these clusters, cities and regions co-create tangible actions that help communities thrive together.

Want to learn more before applying?

Join one of our live information webinars to get a full overview of the programme, the application process, and ask your questions directly:

• Webinar 2: 26 August 2025 – 4:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM EST Register here

How to get started

✅ Download the call document – It includes all eligibility criteria, deadlines, and program details. The documents are available as PDF version.
✅ Read the FAQs – Answers to common questions before you apply. The FAQs documents are available as PDF version.
✅ Attend one of our webinars on 30 July or 26 August 2025 – Our team will provide you with answers and cities will share their experience from previous EU Funded Urban Cooperation calls.
✅ Apply online – Submit your application via our EU Survey link. EU cities and regions should use this link for the joint call with the IURC call, indicating that they are interested to be matched with a peer in North America.

Deadline for applications: 31 August 2025

In case of questions, you may contact: cmaddock@eucg.iurc.eu