Towards an effective implementation of key legislation in the field of sustainable energy

The LIFE-2026-CET-POLICY grant supports the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in Member States, aiming to foster better planning, evaluation, and enforcement of sustainable energy policies. The grant expects to increase the capacity of public administrations, facilitate sharing of best practices, provide tools for monitoring and reporting, and improve the quality and coherence of data and policy implementation. Proposals should present clear results and measurable impacts, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative improvements in the field of sustainable energy across the EU.

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Agency	LIFE (EU)
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date	21 Apr 2026
End date	16 Sep 2026
Max funding	Proposals may request up to EUR 2,000,000 contribution from the EU; other amounts are possible.
Budget	Total available budget for this topic: EUR 4,500,000 (for 2026).
Coverage	Funding rate for Other Action Grants (OAGs): 95%.

Grant application conditions

Consortium Requirement	Proposals must be submitted by at least 3 applicants from 3 different eligible countries.
Eligible Countries	Eligible countries are described in the call document (typically EU Member States and associated countries).
Applicant Legal Form	Companies, NGOs, government organizations, and other eligible legal persons.
Admissibility Conditions	Proposal page limit and layout must comply with the specifications described in section 5 of the call document and in Part B of the Application Form.
Financial and Operational Capacity	Applicants must prove sufficient operational and financial capacity, as described in section 7 of the call document.
Scope	Proposal must support either the Energy Efficiency Directive (Scope A) or the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Scope B). Scope A: Focus on efficient implementation of EED, including topics like Energy Efficiency First principle, public sector roles, energy savings obligations, comprehensive assessments for heating/cooling, and energy audits. Scope B: Focus on practical and effective implementation of the EPBD, including actions for policy tools, public awareness, and robust data/information tools.
Minimum/Maximum Grant Size	EUR 2,000,000 is recommended per project, but other request sizes are allowed.
Project Duration	Duration as appropriate for the proposed activities; quantification of results required for end of project and for 5 years beyond.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2026-CET-POLICY

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