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Investments
Hard measures such as retrofitting of buildings, new
buildings, public lighting, production of renewable energy, district
heating and cooling, cogeneration, etc.
| European Regional and Development Fund (ERDF) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Local, regional and national authorities
Social, cultural and educational institutions
NGOs
Companies, SMEs and associations |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 |
| Focus areas |
(depending on the operational programmes)
Low carbon economy
Climate change adaptation and risk management
Environmental protection and resource efficiency
Sustainable transport
Research, Innovation and ICT
Competitiveness of SMEs
Some ERDF resources has to be specifically channelled towards low-carbon
economy projects (More developed regions: 20%;Transition regions: 15%;
Less developed regions: 12%) |
| Type of funding |
Grants (co-financing)
Financial instruments: loans, guarantees, equity and other risk-bearing mechanisms, possibly combined with technical support
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| Managing structure and coordination |
National or Regional managing authorities - DG REGIO |
| More info |
Guide to operational programmes
Project examples
Contact of Managing authorities
Common provisions regulations |
| Cohesion Fund (CF) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Local and regional authorities |
| Participating countries |
BG, HR, CY, CZ, EE, EL, HU, LV, LT, MT, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI |
| Focus areas |
(depending on the operational programmes)
Trans-European transport networks
Energy and transport > energy efficiency, use of renewable energy,
developing rail transport, supporting intermodality, strengthening
public transport |
| Type of funding |
Grants (co-financing)
Loans, risk capital and seed funding |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
National or Regional managing authorities
DG REGIO |
| More info |
Guide to operational programmes
Project examples
Technical guidance energy renovation of buildings with Cohesion funding
Contact of Managing authorities
Common provisions regulation |
| INTERREG B (Trans-national) |
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| (in some programmes such as North-West Europe) |
| Beneficiaries |
Municipal institutions and administrative bodies
Social, cultural and educational institutions
NGOs
Companies, SMEs and associations |
| Participating countries |
EU- 28 |
| Focus areas |
(depending on the operational programmes)
Research & innovation, ICT
Competitiveness of SMEs
Low carbon economy
Climate change adaptation and risk management
Environmental protection, resource efficiency and transport
Institutional capacity of public authorities |
| Type of funding |
Grants (co-financing) |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
Managing authorities or a European Grouping of Territorial Coordination (EGTC) - DG REGIO |
| More info |
List of INTERREG B programmes |
| Urban Innovative Actions |
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| Beneficiaries |
Urban authorities belonging to an urban area of more than 50,000 inhabitants.
It is also possible for several urban authorities to come
together and submit a joint-bid (provided they represent 50,000
inhabitants altogether), group or association of cities or urban
authority |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 |
| Focus areas |
Identify and test new urban solutions – the aim
is to generate knowledge which can then be mainstreamed (research
element is crucial). Innovative actions can take the form of studies or
pilot projects. Cities need to apply and are encouraged to cooperate
with researchers. |
| Type of funding |
Grants (co-financing) |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
Managing Authority Nord-pas-de-Calais |
| More info |
Programme website |
| HORIZON 2020 Programme |
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| Beneficiaries |
Urban authorities belonging to an urban area of more than 50,000 inhabitants.
It is also possible for several urban authorities to come
together and submit a joint-bid (provided they represent 50,000
inhabitants altogether), group or association of cities or urban
authority |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 and its Overseas Countries and Territories
List of associated countries
List of other non-EU countries |
| Focus areas |
5ii. Nanotechnologies, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and processing, biotechnology
7) Innovation in SMEs
9) Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy
10) Secure, clean and efficient energy
11) Smart, green and integrated transport
12) Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials:
funding actions in the field of cultural heritage urban regeneration and
development and testing of ‘new climate services’.
13) Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
17) Cross-cutting activities |
| Type of funding |
Grants |
| More info |
Work Programme 2016-2017
Energy Cities’ selection of priorities relevant for cities and regions (available in My Energy Cities - private area for members) |
| CIVITAS - Activity Fund Call |
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| Beneficiaries |
Cities
SMEs
Universities
NGOs
Transport Operators
Any other organization or group of organizations
Cities or organizations that have previously received funding from CIVITAS are eligible to apply
The application should include a CIVITAS city either as a pioneer or take-up city |
| Participating countries |
EU-28
+ Albania, Iceland, Israel, FYROM, Kosovo, Montenegro, Switzerland, Norway, Serbia, Turkey |
| Focus areas |
Sustainable urban mobility measures |
| Type of funding |
Grants (co-financing) |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
DG Move |
| More info |
Website
Terms of Reference
Catalogue of Tools and Measures
Online Application Form
Contact |
| European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Local, Regional and National Authorities
National Promotional and Other Banks
SMEs, Companies and Associations
Social, Cultural and Educational Institutions
Investment Platforms
NGOs |
| Participating countries |
EU-28
+ Albania, Iceland, Israel, FYROM, Kosovo, Montenegro, Switzerland, Norway, Serbia, Turkey |
| Focus areas |
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Environmental, urban and social projects
Transport, energy and digital infrastructure
SMEs
Investment Funds |
| Type of funding |
Loans
Guarantees
Debt Financing
Equity
Venture Capital |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
Within existing EIB Group Infrastructure |
| More info |
EFSI Website
Q&A
European Investment Advisory Hub |
| European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Municipal, local and regional authorities
Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Utilities
Public Transportation Providers
Social housing associations
Any other public or private entity acting on behalf of municipal, local or regional authorities |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 |
| Focus areas |
Energy Efficiency and energy savings projects
Renewable energy sources projects
Clean Urban Transport projects |
| Type of funding |
Debt Financing
Mezzanine instruments
Leasing
Forfeiting loans
Equity
Risk-sharing |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
Public-Private Partnership
Deutsche Bank acts as operational investment manager
Private investors can invest in the fund |
| More info |
Website
Eligibility Check
Current investments
Contact |
| Private Finance for Energy Efficiency (PF4EE) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Local and regional authorities
Home-owner associations
Enterprises
Individuals
Energy Service Companies
Any other legal entity undertaking energy efficiency investments |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 |
| Focus areas |
Energy Efficiency projects, e.g. in buildings |
| Type of funding |
Long-term Loans (EIB Loan for Energy Efficiency)
Portfolio-based credit risk protection by means of cash collateral (Risk Sharing Facility)
Debt Financing |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
EIB Group
DG Clima
The funding for PF4EE comes from the LIFE program and amounts to €80
million. By leveraging this amount to a factor of 1:6, the EIB will make
a minimum of €480 million available in long-term financing. |
| More info |
Website
Project Example
Contact (for financial intermediaries interested in working with the fund) |
| Natural Capital Financing Facility (NCFF) |
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| Beneficiaries |
Local, municipal and regional authorities
Private commercial organizations
Private non-commercial organizations (including NGOs)
Any other legal entity operating on behalf of public bodies |
| Participating countries |
EU-28 |
| Focus areas |
Climate Change Adaptation
Nature and Biodiversity |
| Type of funding |
Debt Financing
Equity
Direct and intermediated funding
Loans |
| Managing structure and Coordination |
EIB Group
DG Clima
DG Environment
The funding for NCFF comes from the LIFE program and amounts to €135
million. €125 million is available between 2014 and 2017 and will fund
9-12 projects. The technical assistance NCFF Support Facility has a
budget of €10 million and can fund 9-12 projects. |
| More info |
Website
Project Example |
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Co-funded by the Intelligent Energy Europe
Programme of the European Union
With the support of ADEME
With the support of Caisse des Dépôts
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