A thematic fourth call will be launched in June 2003. The fourth call for seed money will be closed in September 2003. The call will be open for applications focusing on:

Measure 2.1: Promoting balanced polycentric settlement structures (settlement structures covers urban regions, rural areas and urban-rural partnerships),

Measure 2.2: Creating sustainable communication links for improved spatial integration (transport and ICT),

Priority 3: Transnational promotion of institution building, strengthening the capacity for spatial development activities (institution building in regional and local authorities and other bodies of importance to spatial development).