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

September 2025 (anticipated)

Varies by project; typically supports technical assistance and project development for clean energy investments.

Supports the development and implementation of clean energy projects across Europe, accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the European Commission under the LIFE programme's Clean Energy Transition (CET) strand, is designed to support Project Development Assistance (PDA) for sustainable energy investments. The grant aims to facilitate the development, structuring, and aggregation of clean energy projects—particularly in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy—by providing technical assistance and support to overcome barriers and mobilize investment pipelines. The initiative targets stakeholders across Europe seeking to advance the clean energy transition. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated opening: September 2025 - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Award sizes vary depending on the scope and scale of proposed projects. - Funding typically covers technical assistance, project structuring, and related support for developing investment-ready clean energy projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open to a wide range of applicants, including: - Public authorities - Private entities - Non-profit organizations - Consortia involving multiple stakeholders - Projects must focus on activities that enable the development and implementation of sustainable energy investments, such as technical feasibility studies, business plans, stakeholder engagement, and financial structuring. - Applicants must be based in eligible European countries or associated states as defined by the LIFE programme guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-PDA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Detailed call documentation, including eligibility rules, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, will be available on the program page when the call is officially launched. - Early preparation is recommended due to the technical and partnership requirements of the PDA scheme. --- ## Additional Information - The LIFE CET PDA grant is part of the European Union’s broader strategy to achieve climate neutrality and accelerate the clean energy transition. - Priority is given to projects that demonstrate scalability, replicability, and significant impact on energy efficiency or renewable energy uptake. - This is a forecasted call; final details and deadlines will be published on the official portal. --- ## External Links - [LIFE-2025-CET-PDA Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-PDA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – LIFE Programme](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/climate-action_en) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funding Portal Support | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Project Development Assistance for sustainable energy investments

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