RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects program, part of the Research Fund for Coal & Steel (RFCS), supported research initiatives focused on facilitating the transition of the coal sector. This program specifically aimed to align coal-related research with the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal, fostering innovation in areas critical for a sustainable future. While now closed, it provided grants to advance health, safety, environmental protection, and regional development in coal-dependent areas.

Who is Funded

The RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects program aimed to fund a broad range of entities across the European Union and associated countries, with a primary focus on research that supports the transformation of the coal sector in line with the European Green Deal objectives.

What is Funded

This program specifically funded research projects related to the coal sector that addressed the environmental, safety, and transitional challenges in line with European Union policy objectives. The funding was geared towards advancing knowledge and practical solutions within specific thematic areas.

Type and Scope of Funding

The RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects offered financial support in the form of grants, with a specific budget allocated for coal-related research to facilitate critical advancements in the sector.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects were required to adhere to specific conditions concerning admissibility, proposal submission, eligibility, and the overall financial and operational capacity to ensure compliance with the program's guidelines.

Application Procedure

The application process for the RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects involved a structured submission and evaluation flow, with clear guidelines provided in the official program documents.

The RFCS-2021 Coal Research Projects program was established and governed by key legal and regulatory frameworks of the European Union, ensuring its mandate and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3.090.600,00 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, UnitedKingdom), Ukraine

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (Research Fund for Coal & Steel - RFCS)

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency (REA)

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