Disruptive PDA – Technical Assistance to advance market boundaries for sustainable energy investments
The LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program provides Project Development Assistance (PDA) to drive sustainable energy investments across Europe. It specifically supports innovative solutions that mobilize private capital, blend public and private financing, and establish scalable financial instruments, while addressing legal and structural barriers. The initiative aims to accelerate Europe's journey towards its 2050 decarbonisation targets, with a significant focus on the European Green Deal's Renovation Wave to improve the building stock.
Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants and Program Objectives
This section outlines the types of entities and individuals eligible for the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA funding, specifies the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and details the core objectives the program seeks to achieve in advancing sustainable energy investments and market boundaries.
What is Funded: Sectors, Costs, and Project Stages
This section details the specific sectors and types of projects that are eligible for funding under the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, outlining the thematic areas and the typical maturity stages of the supported initiatives. It also clarifies the general nature of eligible costs, though specific exclusions are not detailed in this document.
Type and Scope of Funding: Grants and Investment Targets
This section provides essential information on the financial characteristics of the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, detailing the type of financial support offered, the expected funding amounts, and the program's overall duration. It highlights the focus on leveraging private investment through the granted EU support.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
This section outlines the general conditions and requirements for applicants to the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, including references to the application process, collaboration structures, and expected impacts. It also addresses budget stipulations and other important provisions that govern project implementation.
Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation
This section outlines the process for submitting applications to the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, detailing the general flow and the selection process. It provides an overview of the stages applicants go through from submission to receiving evaluation results.
Legal Basis: Core Regulations and Access to Documents
This section details the fundamental legal and policy documents that authorize and govern the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA funding program, providing the framework within which it operates and how these official texts can be accessed.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Project developers in sustainable energy, including public and private project promoters, infrastructure operators, energy service companies, retail chains, large property owners, and entities in industry and services, as well as RES energy communities and citizen-led initiatives.
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Product Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)
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