Description
The European Energy Communities Facility will provide lump-sum grants and capacity-building support to help energy communities develop and implement viable business plans across 29 European countries through two calls for applications.
level of support
EU-wide
Eligibility criteria
The European Energy Communities Facility supports citizen-led energy projects in EU Member States, Iceland, and Ukraine. Detailed eligibility criteria will be available in April 2025.
Application Process and Timeline
Applicants must create an account in the application portal. Application portal is under development.
Evidence Of Success
This is a newly launched program; future success stories will focus on replicable community-led clean energy projects across Europe.
Expert Opinion
Much like the European City Facility (EUCF) has empowered municipalities and local authorities to build a strong pipeline of sustainable energy projects across Europe, the EU Energy Communities Facility aims to do the same for energy communities. By providing targeted technical and financial support, this initiative will break down barriers and drive the creation of resilient, community-led energy projects across the continent.
