EU regional policy helps to boost small and medium-sized enterprises, improve transport links and brings broadband connections to remote regions, invests in a cleaner environment and improves education and skills. EU funding is also invested in innovation, developing new products and production methods, energy efficiency and tackling climate change.

THE COMPETITION

The Europe in My Region Photo Competition aims to make citizens notice the excellent work that projects across Europe are doing with the help of EU funding, and explore what these projects mean to local communities.

To take part, all you have to do is upload photos of a project clearly showing the billboard, plaque or poster, etc. with the EU flag somewhere in the picture, so we know that it has received EU funding. Have a look at the example photos below to see what the billboards and plaques look like.

Feel free to be creative and/or include some fun elements in the photo! We would also like to hear your impressions of the project and what it means to you.

You can find projects receiving EU regional funding here and about other EU funds here.

WINNERS

Three winners will be selected by a jury of photography and social media experts. Voting begins on 1 September and ends on 11 September. Any Facebook user can vote for your photo, so motivate your friends to do so! Winners will be announced on 16 September 2016.

PRIZE

Three winners will be selected by a jury of photography and social media experts. Voting begins on 1 September and ends on 11 September. Any Facebook user can vote for your photo, so motivate your friends to do so! Winners will be announced on 16 September 2016.

FAQS

For further questions on the Europe in My Region Photo Competition please see the FAQs.

To apply, visit their Facebook page.