European City Facility
The European City Facility (LIFE-2021-CET-EUCF) is a pioneering EU funding program under the LIFE CET initiative, designed to significantly boost investments in sustainable energy and energy efficiency across European cities and municipalities. It aims to empower local authorities, particularly small and medium-sized ones, by providing financial support and services to transform their climate and energy strategies into credible, investible projects, thus contributing to the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal and the Renovation Wave.
Who is Funded
This program targets European cities and municipalities, or their groupings, aiming to enhance their capacity to develop and implement sustainable energy investments. It seeks to mobilize significant finance for the energy transition, focusing on energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts aligned with EU climate goals.
What is Funded
The program funds the development of investment concepts for sustainable energy, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency. It also supports the services necessary for implementing these investments and aims for widespread replication of best practices.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European City Facility operates through project grants, providing substantial financial support of up to EUR 16 million to successful proposers. A significant portion of this funding is then cascaded to cities and municipalities to develop and implement sustainable energy investments.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific administrative, financial, and operational conditions, including transparent management of cascade funding and demonstrating political commitment to sustainable energy objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process involved a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on specific criteria. Applicants were informed of the results after the submission deadline of March 3, 2022.
Legal Basis
The European City Facility is governed by the broader LIFE programme regulations and EU financial rules, ensuring its operation aligns with European environmental and climate action policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
16,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
16,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Cities and municipalities
Application Type:
Unknown
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
CINEA-LIFE-CET
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