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

September 2025 | September 2026

Up to €1.5 million per project (typical); 95% funding rate; €7 million total topic budget (2025 call, projected similar for 2026).

Supports innovative financing schemes to mobilize private investment in energy efficiency and renewables, advancing EU climate and energy goals.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme, aims to increase private investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy across the EU. The call supports the development and implementation of innovative financing schemes that address barriers such as risk perception, complexity, and profitability for private investors. The focus is on leveraging public funds as catalysts, fostering partnerships between financial institutions and energy service providers, and creating operational schemes tailored to various sectors (e.g., buildings, SMEs, district heating). Projects should demonstrate a clear business case, financial viability, and a robust pipeline of investment projects, with plans for replication and long-term impact. This initiative directly supports the European Green Deal and REPowerEU objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependency and achieve the EU's 2030 energy and climate targets. --- ## Due Dates - September 2025 (anticipated full application deadline) - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical EU contribution: up to €1.5 million per project. - Funding rate: 95% of eligible costs. - Total topic budget: €7 million (for each call year, subject to annual updates). - Project duration: generally 2–3 years. - No minimum or maximum project duration specified; see call documents for details. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Public or private legal entities established in EU Member States or countries associated with the LIFE Programme. International organizations and entities established under EU law may also apply. - Proposals may be submitted by a single applicant or a consortium (no minimum consortium size required for this topic). - Activities must be implemented in at least one eligible country. - Natural persons are not eligible. - Projects must address innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency, potentially combined with renewables and energy storage. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-PRIVAFIN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage submission process. - Required documents: Administrative forms, technical description, detailed budget, participant information. - Admissibility and eligibility requirements are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-cet_en.pdf). - Proposals must demonstrate a sound business case, financial viability, stakeholder involvement, and a plan for replication. --- ## Additional Information - Eligible financing schemes include (but are not limited to): equity, debt, blended finance, guarantees, market-based instruments, citizen financing (e.g., crowdfunding), and aggregation platforms. - Projects must develop an operational financing scheme by the end of the project, with a credible investment pipeline. - Proposals should quantify expected impacts, including the number and volume of investments, energy savings, renewable energy generation, and greenhouse gas reductions. - Synergies with national and EU-level initiatives (e.g., European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition) are encouraged. - Proposals should address complementarity with existing public funds and demonstrate additionality compared to current market practices. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page (LIFE-2025-CET-PRIVAFIN)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-PRIVAFIN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (Full Guidelines)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-cet_en.pdf) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) - [LIFE Programme – Support for Applicants](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/life/life-support-applicants_en) - [National Contact Points Directory](http://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your National Contact Point](http://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal) | [EU Funding & Tenders IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

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