Las prioridades del Programa se han establecido a partir de un análisis de las fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas relativas a este territorio. De este modo, cinco prioridades han sido identificadas por los Estados Miembros y regiones participantes en el Programa :
PRIORITY A : Polycentric Structuring of the area and development of Centres of Excellence
PRIORITY B : The development of sustainable transport systems to ensure mobility within the Atlantic Area and to improve access to the information society
PRIORITY C : Promoting the environment, the sustainable management of economic activities and natural resources
PRIORITY D : Strengthening and promoting the identity of the Atlantic in a global context.
PRIORITE E : Technical assistance
Atlanwood is in the priority A, measure A-2.