Description
With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, Greece has intensified its climate adaptation efforts with several Greek cities part of the EU Mission for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities or signatories to the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change. Responding to these challenges, ICLEI Europe launched the ICLEI Action Fund Greece in 2024 to foster concrete AI and data-driven solutions.
level of support
Regional
type of funding
Grants
Funding amount
Grants of up to 275,000 euros allocated to projects
Eligibility criteria
Open to non-profits and academic institutions based in Athens, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni and Thessaloniki leveraging data and technology to drive environmental and climate action.
Application Process and Timeline
Applications are currently only open for eligible organisations in select Greek cities.
Evidence Of Success
Athens Energy Portal is funded by ICLEI Action Fund Greece. Led by the National Technical University of Athens, this project supports municipal staff and residents with smart meters, AI-based tools, and maps energy-poor households for low-cost solutions. It aims to develop the Energy Poverty Alleviation Office into a center for energy advice and training, promoting renewable energy and aiding vulnerable households.
Expert Opinion
The ICLEI Action Fund Greece provides a valuable opportunity for non-profit and civil society organizations to advance energy community projects in Greece through data-driven, innovative solutions. These funds are particularly well-suited to support energy communities led by or in partnership with eligible organizations, enabling them to address critical challenges such as energy poverty, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable mobility.
