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Dear Hujo Huju,
This is the latest
edition of the Green Deal Funding Alert, a monthly newsletter that keeps you
informed about funding opportunities and initiatives that support sustainable
development and the transition to climate neutrality. This month’s edition
highlights three key opportunities for local and regional sustainability: EUR 636.6 million
in new Horizon Europe calls for climate, energy and mobility research; EUR 45 000
in lump sum grants for emerging energy communities under the LIFE European
Energy Communities Facility; and the ‘EURegionsWeek close to you’ campaign,
which is encouraging local events focused on the green transition and citizen
engagement across Europe. Whether you’re a researcher, a local authority or a
grassroots initiative, there are tailored opportunities enabling you to bring
your sustainable ideas to life!
1. Horizon Europe: fund your new climate, energy and mobility research projects
The Horizon Europe 2025
Work Programme has launched new calls under Cluster 5 – Climate Action, Energy
and Mobility, making over EUR 636.6 million available to support
research and innovation in climate action, energy and mobility. These calls aim
to accelerate the green and digital transitions, enhance energy resilience and
help the EU meet its climate goals. Whether you’re developing cross-sectoral
climate solutions, advancing clean transport technologies or researching
sustainable energy systems, there are funding opportunities tailored to your
work!
Deadlines: from 2 September 2025
2. Apply for a EUR 45 000 lump sum from the LIFE Programme European Energy Communities Facility
The European Energy Communities Facility is supporting energy
communities across 29 European countries through two calls for proposals.
Emerging energy communities can apply for a lump sum grant of EUR 45 000
to develop a business plan.
Deadline: 30 September 2025
3. Apply to organise and 'EURegionsWeek close to you' event
The ‘close to you’
campaign, part of the 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities, is encouraging local
events to be held across Europe from 13 October to 30 November 2025.
With the motto ‘Shaping tomorrow, together’, this year’s focus is on the green
transition and community engagement. Whether you’re a municipality or a local
group, you can host on-site, hybrid or digital events to bring EU values closer
to the public.
Application deadline: 11 July 2025
