LIFE-2023-CET-ENERCOMFACILITY
European Energy Communities Facility
Plain-language summary
Funding for projects supporting European Energy Communities to promote sustainable energy and citizen participation.
This call funds projects that support the development and operation of European Energy Communities. It aims to promote sustainable energy use and active citizen involvement. Projects should contribute to energy transition and community empowerment.
Likely relevant for
- Energy community organizations
- Local authorities
- Sustainability NGOs
- Renewable energy project developers
- Citizen groups involved in energy
Project signals
Focus on citizen participation in energyDevelopment of local energy solutionsPromotion of sustainable energy practices
What it funds
- Projects supporting the creation and operation of European Energy Communities
- Activities promoting citizen participation in energy transition
- Development of sustainable and renewable energy solutions at community level
Expected outcomes
- Increased citizen engagement in energy matters
- Enhanced local renewable energy production and use
- Strengthened energy communities contributing to EU climate goals
Who can apply / participate
- Local authorities
- Non-profit organizations
- Energy cooperatives
- Community groups
- SMEs involved in energy
- Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
- Applicants must be based in EU Member States or associated countries
- Applicants must be involved in or support energy communities
- Exact eligibility conditions and consortium rules
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria for applicants
- Funding rates and budget limits
- Consortium requirements if any
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check official call text for detailed application requirements and deadlines
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:12 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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