LIFE-2023-CET-ENERCOMFACILITY

European Energy Communities Facility

Status
open for submission
Programme
Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
Action type
LIFE Project Grants
Opens
11 May 2023
Deadline
16 Nov 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
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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