European City Facility

This program targets European cities and municipalities, or their groupings, to enhance their capacity to develop and implement investable sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects. The overarching objective is to significantly increase investments in sustainable energy, aligned with the EU climate and energy policy, including the European Green Deal and the Renovation Wave.

The European City Facility provides financial support and expert services to European cities and municipalities to develop robust investment concepts focused on sustainable energy, with a primary emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency across various sectors.

The European City Facility offers grant-based financial support, with an indicative maximum EU contribution of up to €16 million per proposal, designed to enable European cities and municipalities to develop and implement sustainable energy investments.

Applicants must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and operational conditions, including robust financial management, strategic planning capabilities, and an inclusive outreach strategy to successfully mobilize sustainable energy investments across Europe.

The application process for the European City Facility involves preparing detailed proposals aligned with specific guidelines and submitting them through the official Submission System, with a clear evaluation and award process.

The European City Facility operates under a clear legal framework established by key EU regulations and work programmes, ensuring its mandate and operational guidelines within the broader context of EU climate and energy policy.