LIFE-2023-CET-LOCAL

Technical support to clean energy transition plans and strategies in municipalities and regions

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

Support for municipalities and regions to develop clean energy transition plans and strategies under LIFE-2023-CET-LOCAL.

This call funds technical support projects helping local and regional authorities create clean energy transition plans. It aims to accelerate the shift to sustainable energy at municipal and regional levels. Eligible applicants can submit proposals by the deadline to receive funding and guidance.

Likely relevant for

  • Local and regional authorities
  • Energy transition planners
  • Environmental consultants
  • Sustainability project managers

Project signals

Clean energy transition plansTechnical support servicesLocal/regional energy strategies

What it funds

  • Technical support for developing clean energy transition plans and strategies
  • Capacity building for municipalities and regions in energy transition
  • Activities promoting sustainable energy adoption at local and regional levels

Expected outcomes

  • Improved clean energy transition plans in municipalities and regions
  • Enhanced capacity of local authorities to implement energy strategies
  • Acceleration of sustainable energy uptake in targeted areas

Who can apply / participate

  • Municipalities
  • Regional authorities
  • Public bodies involved in energy planning
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
  • Applicants must be from eligible EU member states or associated countries
  • Applicants must be local or regional public authorities or their representatives
  • Exact eligibility conditions and consortium rules

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and applicant types
  • Budget and funding rates
  • 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 for detailed eligibility and submission requirements

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:13 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

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Official source text

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