RFCS-2025 Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects
The RFCS-2025 Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects program offers grants to advance innovative solutions for the coal sector's just transition. It uniquely focuses on bridging the gap between research and industrial application, aiming to improve health and safety, and significantly reduce the environmental impact of coal mines. This initiative supports the EU's commitment to climate neutrality by fostering sustainable development in coal regions.
Who is Funded
This program targets legal entities engaged in research and technological development across EU Member States and RFCS associated countries, with a clear objective to support the coal sector's transition towards a climate-neutral economy, improve health and safety, and minimize environmental impacts from coal mining activities.
What is Funded
This program supports projects that address critical challenges in the coal sector, focusing on environmental protection, resource management, and social impact. Eligible activities span various stages of technological development, with specific guidelines on what costs can be covered.
Type and Scope of Funding
The RFCS-2025 Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects primarily offer action grants, with a significant budget allocation and specific co-financing rules. Projects are expected to have a defined duration to achieve their objectives.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to strict conditions covering application submission, consortium formation, budget management, and other legal and ethical considerations. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for eligibility and project implementation.
Application Procedure
The application process for the RFCS-2025 Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects is entirely electronic, involving a detailed submission followed by a rigorous evaluation and selection procedure. Key timelines are set to guide applicants through each stage until the grant agreement signature.
Legal Basis
The RFCS-2025 Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects program is underpinned by a robust legal framework, derived from specific Council Decisions and broader EU financial regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational principles.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
2,880,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (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)
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
Coal sector, coal regions, workers in coal sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Research Executive Agency (REA)
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