GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Proposals should support local/regional bottom-up activities, that are in line with territorial just transition plans and aim to use effectively the resources of the Just Transition Mechanism and/or and other sources of public and/or private funding.

The proposed activities should have a strong focus on engaging local communities and citizens in the clean energy transition. Proposals could focus on the following areas (non-exhaustive):

• alignment of local/regional strategies with the clean energy transition and strengthening the implementation by deploying support from the Just Transition Mechanism, which should also include strong citizens’ engagement in the governance structures and decision-making processes;
• building capacity and understanding amongst key stakeholders, local communities and citizens for the clean energy transition, in particular, with an emphasis on the economic and social opportunities and environmental and health benefits;
• alleviating energy poverty including demonstration of the wider benefits including improved health;
• developing sustainable energy project pipelines such as the energy-efficient renovation of buildings, energy-efficient district heating and cooling systems or low carbon transport solutions.

The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of up to € 1 000 000 would allow the specific objectives to be addressed appropriately. The funding rate is 95%.