European City Facility
The European City Facility (LIFE-2021-CET-EUCF) is a targeted funding program under the LIFE CET framework, building on the successful Horizon 2020 EUCF. Its primary aim is to significantly boost sustainable energy and energy efficiency investments across Europe. The facility addresses the critical challenge faced by public authorities, especially smaller municipalities, in developing investable concepts from their climate and energy strategies to unlock diverse financing streams and accelerate the energy transition.
Who is Funded by the European City Facility
The European City Facility targets public authorities across Europe, particularly cities and municipalities, to empower them in driving sustainable energy investments. The program seeks to enhance their capacity to transform strategic energy plans into tangible, finance-ready projects, aligning with the EU's ambitious climate and energy goals.
What Sustainable Energy Projects are Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the European City Facility, focusing on sustainable energy and energy efficiency investments. It outlines the scope of eligible costs and the typical development stages of supported projects, with a strong emphasis on developing investable concepts.
Type and Scope of Funding for European Cities
The European City Facility provides financial assistance in the form of grants to support cities and municipalities in developing and implementing sustainable energy investment concepts. The program specifies a substantial maximum funding amount for proposals.
Conditions and Requirements for European City Facility Applicants
Applicants and beneficiaries of the European City Facility must adhere to a set of conditions and requirements governing the application process, consortium formation, budget management, and other operational provisions.
Application Procedure for European City Facility
The application process for the European City Facility involved a single-stage submission. Key procedural details, including required documents and evaluation methods, were outlined in the official call materials.
Legal Basis of the European City Facility
The European City Facility program is grounded in specific legal frameworks that define its purpose and operational guidelines.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
16,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
16,000,000 €
Deadline:
03.03.2022
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Europe
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Cities, municipalities, groupings of public authorities
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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