~€91.4M For Clean Energy Transition
The LIFE 2026 Clean Energy Transition call funds coordination and support actions that remove market barriers to clean energy. Up to 95% EU co-financing for capacity building, policy support, and market facilitation.
What Is the LIFE Clean Energy Transition?
LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) funds coordination and support actions that accelerate the shift to a clean energy economy. Unlike other LIFE strands, CET does not fund technology R&D or hardware — it focuses on removing the market, regulatory, and capacity barriers that slow down clean energy adoption.
The 2026 call is expected to open in April with approximately €91.4M in budget. With up to 95% EU co-financing, this is one of the most accessible EU funding instruments for organisations working on energy transition.
What Gets Funded
- Local energy planning
- Building renovation programmes
- Industrial energy efficiency
- District heating & cooling
- Energy poverty reduction
- Capacity building
- Policy support & market facilitation
Is This Grant For You?
You Qualify If
- Your project removes market barriers to clean energy adoption
- Your organisation is a public or private entity in the EU, EEA, or LIFE-associated countries
- Your project focuses on capacity building, policy support, or market facilitation
- You can co-finance at least 5% of the project costs
- Your activities target energy efficiency, renewables, or clean energy transition
Not For You If
- Your project is technology R&D or hardware deployment
- Your organisation is outside the EU/EEA/associated countries
- Your project is a standard infrastructure or construction project
- You are looking for funding for ongoing operations
Key Focus Areas
Local Energy Planning
Supporting municipalities and regions in developing and implementing sustainable energy and climate action plans.
Building Renovation
Market facilitation and capacity building for deep energy renovation of buildings.
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Removing barriers to energy efficiency improvements in industry and SMEs.
District Heating & Cooling
Facilitating the transition to efficient, renewable-based district energy systems.
Energy Poverty
Building capacity to address energy poverty through integrated policy approaches.
Which lot fits your project? Let's discuss.
Our Support Packages
Eligibility & Strategy
- Eligibility assessment
- Sub-topic recommendation
- Application strategy memo
- Go/no-go recommendation
- Delivered in 5 business days
Proposal Development
- Everything in Eligibility & Strategy
- Full proposal development
- Budget and workplan preparation
- Impact methodology
- eProposal portal submission
- Mock evaluation scoring
- Post-submission support
Aligned incentives. We succeed when you do.
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For successful applicants
- Compliance monitoring
- Progress & financial reporting
- Audit preparation
- CINEA relationship management
Important Dates
Frequently Asked
What's the difference between CET and SAP?
CET funds coordination and support actions (capacity building, policy support, market facilitation) — not technology R&D or hardware. SAP funds demonstration and best-practice projects with physical implementation.
Can a single organisation apply?
Yes. Both single applicants and consortia are eligible, though multi-partner projects are common.
Why is the funding rate so high (95%)?
CET actions are coordination and support activities that typically don't generate revenue. The high co-financing rate reflects this non-commercial nature.
What activities are NOT eligible?
Technology development, R&D, equipment purchasing, and construction are not eligible. CET focuses on removing non-technical barriers to clean energy adoption.
Is this a loan or grant?
This is a grant — no repayment required.
Who typically applies?
Energy agencies, municipalities, NGOs, industry associations, consultancies, and research organisations focused on market facilitation and capacity building.
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