Community-driven clean energy transition in coal, peat and oil-shale regions

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

This LIFE Programme call, 'Community-driven clean energy transition in coal, peat and oil-shale regions,' aims to empower communities in these specific European regions to lead their own clean energy transition. It supports the development and implementation of sustainable energy plans, leveraging the Just Transition Mechanism and other funding to foster energy efficiency, renewable energy uptake, and local economic revitalisation.

Who is Funded

This section provides an overview of who is generally eligible for funding, detailing the target groups, geographical scope, and the program's overarching objectives to ensure a clear understanding of the intended beneficiaries and strategic aims.

What is Funded

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Type and Scope of Funding

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Conditions and Requirements

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Application Procedure

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.01.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Coal, peat, and oil-shale regions within EU Member States. Projects must involve at least three different target regions in three different Member States.

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Coal, peat, and oil-shale regions and their communities, including citizens, local authorities, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in clean energy transition efforts.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (LIFE Programme)

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

Additional Partners:

Just Transition Platform

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