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

January 27, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | September 17, 2026 | February 16, 2027

€630 million total budget (2025); lump sum grants; multiple cut-off dates.

Supports EIB-linked projects addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges in EU territories transitioning to climate neutrality.

Projects must be linked to an EIB framework loan and benefit a territory covered by an approved Territorial Just Transition Plan.

--- ## Description This grant supports projects under the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) of the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM), targeting EU territories facing significant transition challenges due to the shift toward the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the 2050 objective of climate neutrality. Projects must be directly linked to a European Investment Bank (EIB) framework loan and benefit regions identified in approved Territorial Just Transition Plans. Eligible projects focus on sustainable investments that address serious social, economic, and environmental issues arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy. The grant emphasizes measurable impacts such as greenhouse gas reduction, job creation, and social inclusion, and encourages the use of recommended methodologies for environmental and gender assessment. --- ## Due Dates - January 27, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - April 16, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - September 17, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - February 16, 2027 (17:00 Brussels time) Multiple cut-off deadlines are available for proposal submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget for 2025: **€630,000,000** - Funding is provided as **lump sum grants** - Multiple grants will be awarded across several cut-off dates - The specific grant size will depend on the scope and needs of the project --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Applicants must propose projects that are directly linked to an EIB framework loan (not intermediated loans or loans from other banks). - **Geographical scope:** Project activities must benefit territories covered by an approved Territorial Just Transition Plan within the EU. - **Eligible activities include:** - Renewable energy and green mobility (including green hydrogen) - Efficient district heating networks - Public research and digitalisation - Smart waste and water management - Sustainable energy and building renovations - Urban renewal and circular economy transitions - Land and ecosystem restoration, biodiversity - Up-skilling, training, and social infrastructure (e.g., care facilities, social housing) - **Excluded sectors:** - Nuclear power (construction or decommissioning) - Tobacco industry - Fossil fuel-related investments - Aid to undertakings in difficulty (with limited exceptions) For full details, see the [Call Document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_jtm-2026-pslf_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JTM-2026-PSLF-FRAMEWORK-LOANS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Required documents:** - Standard application form ([template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/temp-form/af/af_jtm_en.pdf)) - Financial information file ([calculator](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/temp-form/af/calculator-financial-information-file_jtm-ls-pslf_en.xlsx)) - Simplified business plan ([template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/temp-form/af/simplified-business-plan_jtm_en.docx)) - **Evaluation:** Projects are evaluated on relevance, impact, implementation, and consistency with Just Transition Plans. Detailed criteria are in the [Call Document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_jtm-2026-pslf_en.pdf). - **Support:** Refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) for guidance. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must use recommended methodologies for greenhouse gas and gender impact assessment (see [EIB Project Carbon Footprint Methodologies](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20220215-eib-project-carbon-footprint-methodologies) and [Gender Toolkit](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/just-transition-fund/just-transition-platform/toolkits_en)). - Only projects directly linked to EIB framework loans are eligible; intermediated loans are not. - Cross-border and disaster-resilient infrastructure projects are also eligible if consistent with the relevant Just Transition Plan. - The PSLF is a blending facility, combining EIB loans and EU grants. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Framework Loans Call](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JTM-2026-PSLF-FRAMEWORK-LOANS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document for Public Sector Loan Facility](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/jtm/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_jtm-2026-pslf_en.pdf) - [EIB Project Carbon Footprint Methodologies](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20220215-eib-project-carbon-footprint-methodologies) - [Considering Gender in Regional Transformations Toolkit](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/just-transition-fund/just-transition-platform/toolkits_en) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Purpose | Details | |--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Help | [CINEA-JTM-PSLF@ec.europa.eu](mailto:CINEA-JTM-PSLF@ec.europa.eu) | | IT Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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