[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 29, 2025 (single-stage)

Up to €6,700 per award; total call budget €484,200.

Financial support for social economy enterprises to purchase capacity-building services for green transition business models under the SKI.F.T. project.

Only SEEs who participated in Phase 1 advisory/coaching are eligible.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, under the SKI.F.T. project, offers direct financial support to small and micro social economy enterprises (SEEs) seeking to implement new business models for the green transition. The grant enables eligible SEEs to purchase capacity-building services from registered providers, targeting needs identified during a prior advisory and coaching phase. The aim is to foster resilience, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability among SEEs, empowering them to embrace green practices and enhance their collective capacity at local, regional, and European levels. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 29, 2025, 12:00 (Brussels time) - The call remains open as long as funding is available. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum financial support per applicant: **€6,700** - Total available funding: **€484,200** - Payment is structured: 30% pre-financing at agreement signature, remainder upon approval of final report and documentation. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** the following criteria: - Be a Social Economy Enterprise (SEE) as defined by the [European Commission](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/proximity-and-social-economy/social-economy-eu/social-enterprises_en), with a primary social mission and reinvestment of profits for social goals. - Qualify as a micro or small enterprise under [EU Recommendation 2003/361/EC](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32003H0361). - Be legally established in an EU Member State, EEA country, or COSME-associated country (see [full list](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_smp_en.pdf)). - Have participated in the SKI.F.T. Phase 1 advisory and coaching activities for green transition. - Apply as a single organisation (no consortia). - Include 1–3 registered service providers from the [SKIFT Registry of providers](https://skift.kooperationen.dk/open-calls/call-for-financial-support/). - No conflict of interest with project partners or service providers. - Be compliant with tax, legal, and bankruptcy status requirements. - Applications must be in English, Danish, Italian, or Polish. --- ## Application Process - Complete and submit the [application form](https://forms.office.com/e/uRSXx813qt?origin=lprLink) by the deadline. - Only one application per organisation is allowed. - Attach all required documents and select service providers from the SKIFT Registry. - Applications are reviewed for eligibility, then scored on relevance, quality, and impact. - Minimum score for selection: 24 points (out of 40). - If funds are exhausted, eligible applications may be placed on a reserve list. --- ## Additional Information - Financial support is for capacity-building services aligned with needs identified in Phase 1 advisory and coaching. - Reporting requirements: invoice and proof of payment, certificate of completion from provider, and a short activity report. - Gender balance is encouraged at all levels of project staffing. - Payments: 30% pre-financing, balance after approval of reporting and documentation. - In case of oversubscription, a reserve list will be created; additional calls may be launched if funds remain. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/9510?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call description and guidance](https://skift.kooperationen.dk/open-calls/call-for-financial-support/) - [Definition of Social Economy Enterprises](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/proximity-and-social-economy/social-economy-eu/social-enterprises_en) - [EU SME definition](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32003H0361) - [Eligible countries for COSME](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_smp_en.pdf) - [SKIFT Registry of Providers](https://skift.kooperationen.dk/open-calls/call-for-financial-support/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Call For Social Economy Enterprises To Receive Financial Support For Purchasing Capacity Building Services To Support Green Transition

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