The European Energy Communities Facility supports energy communities across 29 European countries through two calls for proposals. The first call opens on 2 June 2025.
Discover what the application journey will look like in the timeline below. Please, note that the initiative is still in its inception phase, and some parts of the process are under development. Additional details will be published in the coming months.
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- InformationLearn the essentials about the European Energy Communities Facility.
Check out the frequently asked questions to get started!
- Eligibility self-checkSee if you are qualify to apply.
Verify that you meet all requirements to qualify for the grant.
- Application formMake your case for the grant!
Applicants must create an account in the application portal, where you will justify your eligibility and advocate for your project based on structured evaluation criteria. Aside from tutorials and guidelines in English, a network of national experts will guide and support you throughout the process in your national language!
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- Evaluation phaseUnbiased assessment of your application.
A team of non-partisan evaluators will score submitted applications based on an unbiased, transparent, and fair process. The evaluation results are expected to be communicated by December 2025. Applicants who are not selected in the first call will have another opportunity in the second call!
- Business plan developmentStart your business plan with the support of the European Energy Communities Facility!
Beneficiaries will receive tailored, hands-on training and lump sum grants to develop and implement a strong business plan, turning their energy project into reality. This plan will be monitored and validated by the European Energy Communities Facility team.
- Capacity building activitiesExpand your knowledge and boost your skills.
Make the most out of a tailored learning programme designed to help you develop and implement a solid business plan for energy communities.
- Business plan implementation and monitoringShare your impact!
We want to understand how your renewable energy project contributes to a cleaner, fairer, and more resilient European energy system! By sharing your experience, you can inspire and set an example for new energy communities.