The National Development Programme (NDP) 2026–2030 allocates nearly 70% of its total funding—€9.067 billion—to ministries through Sectoral Programmes, out of an initial budget of €13.157 billion. The programme allows for the inclusion of projects worth up to €16.627 billion, reflecting a 30% oversubscription margin built into both sectoral and regional programmes. This flexibility is designed to absorb delays, cancellations, or lower-than-expected final costs, ensuring full absorption of allocated funds.
How the €16.6 Billion Is Distributed
Of the total €16.627 billion:
- €9.067 billion (68%) flows to ministries via Sectoral Programmes;
- €2.5 billion goes to Greece’s 13 regions through Regional Development Programmes;
- €1.57 billion is earmarked for Special Development Programmes;
- €20 million is held as a contingency reserve for emergencies or crisis-related needs.
Top-Funded Ministries
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport receives the largest share: €2.577 billion initially, rising to €3.35 billion with oversubscription. It is followed by:
- Ministry of Interior: €1.214 billion (up to €1.578 billion with oversubscription);
- Ministry of Development: €987 million (up to €1.283 billion);
- Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy: €839 million;
- Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports: €691 million;
- Ministry of National Economy and Finance: €454 million;
- Ministry of Digital Governance: €395 million.
At the lower end, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food receives just €30 million, while €79 million is split among the ministries of Labour, Migration and Asylum; Tourism; and Justice.
Regional Allocation
The €2.5 billion for regional development can support projects valued at up to €3.25 billion after applying the 30% oversubscription rule. The largest regional allocation goes to Attica (€445 million, rising to €578.5 million), followed by:
- Western Greece: €285 million;
- Central Greece: €275 million;
- Central Macedonia: €215 million;
- Crete: €200 million;
- Thessaly: €197 million;
- Eastern Macedonia and Thrace: €166 million;
- Peloponnese: €150 million.
The smallest allocations go to the Ionian Islands (€89 million), South Aegean (€114 million), Western Macedonia (€115 million), and North Aegean (€116 million).
Monitoring and Implementation
The NDP is now entering a phase of detailed operationalisation—including the definition of performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms—to track progress across all interventions. This framework aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely delivery of strategic investments.