Funding under the European Climate Initiative (EUKI)
The European Climate Initiative (EUKI), launched by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), offers grants for projects contributing to climate protection in Europe. It promotes cross-border collaborations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance cooperation in European countries. An annual idea competition is announced for innovative climate protection projects.
Who is Funded?
This section describes which organizations and entities are eligible for funding through the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). It outlines the target countries, the required cross-border cooperation, and the overarching goals of the program for climate protection in Europe.
What is Funded?
This section details the specific areas of climate protection projects eligible for funding, including thematic priorities such as climate-neutral mobility and energy transition. It also clarifies the types of costs covered and the typical development stage of supported initiatives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section explains the type and scope of financial support provided by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). It outlines the form of funding (grant), the potential funding amounts per project, and the possible project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section summarizes the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) must meet. This includes organizational and legal prerequisites, consortium rules, and financial restrictions.
Application Process
This section describes the step-by-step application process for the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). It includes details on the documents to be submitted, the timeframe, and the evaluation of project proposals within the annual idea competition.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the legal and official basis of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). It identifies the program's primary founding document and provides information on the accessibility of relevant legal texts.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
1,000,000 EUR
Deadline:
February/March 2026
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Construction and Building Materials, Transportation and Logistics, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Planning, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Multi-Country
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Managed By:
German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH