The European Energy Communities Facility has just launched its second call for proposals. Emerging energy communities can apply for a lump sum grant of €45,000 to develop a robust business plan for their project.
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Our second call for proposals will open on 5 May. Stay tuned for the full announcement and mark your calendars for the online info session on 6 May 2026.
The Facility team is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the first call for proposals.
This massive response highlights the importance of funding for energy communities in their early stages and the value of initiatives like the Facility.
This pioneering initiative from the European Commission will offer free technical assistance for energy communities.
Our network of national experts is organising country-specific info sessions to introduce the call for proposals and share step-by-step guidelines to submit a strong, successful application.
The European Energy Communities Facility has just launched its first call for proposals. Emerging energy communities can apply for a lump sum grant of €45,000 to develop a robust business plan for their project.
On 26 March, we launched the European Energy Communities Facility at the European Parliament in Brussels with a very successful policy discussion. Five MEPs from five different political groups expressed their support for energy communities.
The Strategic Board of the European Energy Communities Facility ensures its activities and outputs truly align with the reality of energy communities and financing institutions. The board met for the first time in Brussels on 27 March.
The European Energy Communities Facility is an unprecedented initiative - both in scope and funding -to support the growing and dynamic community energy movement in Europe.