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This interactive funding guide is designed to simplify the funding-seeking process for Covenant of Mayors Signatories aiming to implement energy and climate projects outlined in their SECAPs. It offers comprehensive information on various funding and financing opportunities, including details on active donors and financial organizations. Additionally, it elucidates advanced financing instruments such as ESCOs, green bonds, and revolving funds, which can be instrumental in financing energy and climate initiatives. Through a set of filters including country, sector, type of funding, and project size, users can easily identify the most suitable funding sources for their projects.

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Fiscal and custom preferences

Fiscal and custom preferences

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators, Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Fiscal and custom preferences may be provided either for some specific (energy efficient to RES) equipment or companies that operate a certain activities (RES production). The aim is to stimulate investments to some technology. Possible preferences:
Reduction/exemption of VAT for companies dealing with energy efficiency and RES;
Customs duty exemption for equipment (wind turbines, solar panels);
Local taxes preferences for some companies (producers of energy or clean energy)

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Instruments are acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Soft loans, guarantees, reimbursement of interest rate, financial guaranties

Soft loans, guarantees, reimbursement of interest rate, financial guaranties

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Financing the energy and climate projects is a great challenge, access to attractive and long-term financing is perceived as the primary barrier for Signatories. Financial incentives such as soft loans, guarantees, reimbursement of interest rate, financial guaranties could motivate municipalities and citizens to make the investment decision more easily.
Soft loans: loans with interest rates below standard market conditions and longer payback periods, including eventually other advantages (e.g. grace period, lower administrative or insurance costs)
Reimbursement of interest rate: a part of interest rate may be compensated by local or state authorities in order to make more affordable for a client
Loan guarantees: buffer by first losses of non-payment are incentives triggering investments in energy renovation.
Portfolio guarantees for ESCOs reduce the risks of payment delays, so reduce the overall costs of financing (solid protection from later payments).

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Instruments are acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Державна підтримка енергозбереження - програма "теплих кредитів"

Useful links and contact details

Guarantees

Revolving loans funds

Revolving loans funds

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

A revolving fund is a reserve of money used to finance a particular set of activities by lending to one or more borrowers. Over a given period of time, the borrower is expected to repay the original sum that restocks the fund. Usually, an interest is charged to the borrower as a fee for administrative costs but also to protect the fund from being depleted.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Revolving funds is acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Механізм поворотної фінансової допомоги Револьверний фонд міст АЕМУ для реалізації проектів і програм сталого енергетичного розвитку та клімату Energy Fund Den Haag - ED London Green Fund - Case Study

Useful links and contact details

Revolving Fund Revolving Funds

On-bill-financing

On-bill-financing

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

On-bill lending is a method of financing energy efficiency improvements that uses the utility bill as the repayment vehicle. Energy suppliers collect the repayment of a loan through energy bills. It leverages the relationship, which exists between a utility and its customer in order to facilitate access to funding for sustainable energy investments.

SECAP sectors

Energy

Who can apply:

On-bill financing is acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Green Deal: energy saving for your home On-Bill Financing/ Repayment EESI’s On-Bill Financing (OBF) Project

Useful links and contact details

On-Bill Financing and Repayment Programs

Green municipal bonds

Green municipal bonds

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Bond is a debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows the funds for a defined period of time at a variable or fixed interest rate. Bonds are issued by companies, municipalities, states and sovereign governments to raise money and finance their projects and activities.
A green municipal bond works exactly like a regular municipal bond, but it is supposed to fund projects that have positive environmental and/or climate benefits. Bonds provide the bond issuer (borrower) with external funds to finance long term investments and the bond holder (lender) with a return on the investment. In order to issue a bond, the municipality will have to first identify a project and define the use of the proceeds tracking and reporting. Once the bonds are issued, they can be traded on capital markets

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Municipal bonds may be issued by municipalities. However, as a rule, emission of bonds are to pe approved by a Ministry of Financing

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Green and Social Bonds

Useful links and contact details

Sustainability bonds: hype or longlasting development? Climate Bonds Initiative How to issue a Green City Bond: The green city bonds overview

Fixed tariff/Net metering/Green tariff

Fixed tariff/Net metering/Green tariff

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Fixed tariff is a scheme when a supplier gets a set unit price over the lifetime of there contract. It helps a company better plan investments.
Green tariff is a similar scheme but an energy supplier gets a tariff that above standard market conditions in order to motivate investments in green energy.
Net metering is an electricity billing mechanism that allows consumers who generate some or all of their own electricity to use that electricity anytime, instead of when it is generated.

SECAP sectors

Energy

Who can apply:

Tariff schemes are acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

HANRE76 Green tariff in Ukraine

Energy supply contracts

Energy supply contracts

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Support to

Signatories, Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

The Energy Supply Contracting (ESC) business model is a proven model to implement efficient supply (from fossil and/or renewable sources) in new and existing buildings of the public, industrial, commercial and large residential sectors. The goal is to bring a reduction of final energy demand, although efficiency gains are usually limited to the energy supply system.
Indeed, under an ESC model, an Energy Service Company (ESCO) is only remunerated for the useful energy output, i.e. it supplies useful energy, such as electricity, heat, or steam under a long-term contract to a building owner or building user. It is therefore in the interest of the ESCO to reduce the final energy demand. The output is measured and verified in Megawatt hours delivered. ESC models run under long-term contracts of typically ten to fifteen years, depending on the technical lifetime of the equipment deployed.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Energy

Who can apply:

Energy supply contracts is acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

Energy Supply Contracting (ESC) Utility Green Tariffs | US EPA

Energy performance contracts

Energy performance contracts

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is a form of creative financing for capital improvement which allows funding energy upgrades from cost reductions. Under an EPC arrangement, an external organisation (Energy Service Company – ESCO) implements a project to deliver energy efficiency, or a renewable energy project, and uses the stream of income from the cost savings or the renewable energy produced to repay the costs of the project (including the costs of the investment). Essentially, the ESCO will not receive its payment unless the project delivers energy savings as expected.
The approach is based on the transfer of technical risks from the client to the ESCO based on performance guarantees given by the ESCO. In EPC ESCO remuneration is based on demonstrated performance; a measure of performance is the level of energy savings or energy service. EPC is a means to deliver infrastructure improvements to facilities that lack energy engineering skills, manpower or management time, capital funding, understanding of risk, or technology information.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Usually, a municipality signs a contract with ESCO, however, other entities (municipal companies) are also eligible for EPC scheme

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Українська асоціація Енергосервісних компаній Homepage | ESCO 2020

Useful links and contact details

Energy Performance Contracting BUILD UP

Projects bundling schemes

Projects bundling schemes

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Bundling is as any group of energy and climate projects, objects or measures that are combined into the single project under one umbrella by certain criteria (similar projects, similar location, etc.)
The following bundling schemes exist:
• Technology or sectorial approach – projects from several municipalities may be bundled within one sector (for instance, building refurbishment, street lighting).
• Territorial approach – projects may be bundled within some region or territory (for instance, within one administrative region or based on location closed to one river).
• Bundling of projects within one municipality – subprojects from one municipality may be combined into one big project in order to meet with minimum requirement from IFIs for the project size (value).
• Bundling within an adaptation project

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Cvil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Bundling is acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Strona nie zostala znaleziona

Useful links and contact details

Upscaling Energy-efficiency in Municipalities: Sourcebook on Project Bundling

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

A crowdfunding platform pools resources of different actors, utilising most of the time an internet-based platform. Crowdfunding for sustainable energy and climate projects is the natural extension of the citizen cooperative model to even larger communities. With the help of the internet, crowdfunding can draw support from people across entire countries and increasingly internationally.
One key distinction between crowdfunding platforms and citizen cooperatives is the structure. Crowdfunding platforms focussing on sustainable energy may have multiple projects in different countries, and may offer various types of participation (loan, donation, etc.); whereas an energy cooperative is a single organisation typically raising money to fund its own projects. Increasingly though, the lines are becoming blurred: cooperatives can make their own investment offers or can even make use of crowdfunding platforms to fund part of their goals.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Crowdfunding is acceptable for both private and legal persons

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Citizenergy Projects

Useful links and contact details

DOCKINGASSIST design specification Home

Energy cooperatives

Energy cooperatives

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Innovative scheme

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

Energy cooperatives refer to a business model where citizens jointly own and participate in renewable energy (RES) or energy efficiency (EE) projects. In energy cooperatives citizens are involved in both the decision making and financial & economical participation. All citizens are eligible to participate. After purchasing a cooperative share and becoming a member or co-owner of local RES and EE projects, members share in the profits and often are given the opportunity to buy the electricity at a fair price. In addition, members can actively participate in the cooperative: they can decide in what and where the cooperative should invest, and are consulted when setting the energy price.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Cvil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Members of cooperatives can be private and legal persons as well as municipalities.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Сонячне Місто Brixton Energy

Useful links and contact details

REScoop CITYnvest cooperative model

EU Bilateral Projects and Programmes

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ULEAD

ULEAD

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2020-2024

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

EU, EU member states, GIZ

The Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme, in short U-LEAD with Europe, are a partnership of the Ukrainian government and the European Union and its member states Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Estonia and Slovenia to support the establishment of a multi-level governance that is transparent, accountable and responsive to the needs of the population of Ukraine.
Its purpose is to strengthen the capacities of key actors and stakeholders at national, regional and local levels in order to enhance local self-government in municipalities, also during the times of war and recovery.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local and national authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

DOBRE Program

DOBRE Program

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2022-2025 (second stage)

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

USAID, Global Communities, Ukrainian crisis media centre, Foundation in Support of Local Democracy, Małopolska School of Public Administration

USAID-funded Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE) program strengthens local governments in newly consolidated communities to effectively manage resources and services that respond to community priorities and improve citizen engagement and oversight in local governance. USAID programs strengthen the rule of law by improving judicial accountability and independence, and promote human rights protections consistent with European standards. USAID also develops the ability of citizens and civil society to recognize and fight corruption, oversee and inform government decision-making, and advocate for community priorities.

SECAP sectors

Energy, Land use , Waste management

Who can apply:

Local and national authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

HOVERLA program

HOVERLA program

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2021-2026

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

U.S. Agency for International Development

The Ukraine Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) program builds upon accomplishments from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s previous governance support to complete the necessary legal framework for decentralization and mitigate against backsliding, support the operation of newly consolidated communities, improve services delivered to citizens, and advance citizen engagement at all levels. HOVERLA works to ensure that Ukraine’s system of local self-governance is increasingly institutionalized and effective, that subnational governments are more self-reliant, and that citizens can play an increasingly influential role in local governance processes. The project has already identified the first 25 partner communities from Lviv, Poltava, and Volyn regions.

SECAP sectors

Energy, Land use , Waste management

Who can apply:

Local and national authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

$74 million

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

Global Clean Technology Innovation Program for SMEs in Ukraine

Global Clean Technology Innovation Program for SMEs in Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

UNIDO, GEF

GCIP Ukraine is part of a global initiative aimed at promoting innovative technologies and creating an ecosystem to support innovative entrepreneurship.
Within GCIP Ukraine, two acceleration programs are implementing annually, including a Cleantech Start up Competition, a Business Academy and a mentoring program. The program is designed to help innovators prepare their project to attract investment, find potential partners (Ukrainian and international) and market entry.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

SMEs

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Projects

Useful links and contact details

GCIP Ukraine

Accelerator Lab in Ukraine

Accelerator Lab in Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

UNDP

The Lab tests and disseminates of NbS solutions within and across countries and among main stakeholders. Nature based solutions / ecosystem approach inclusion in domestic legislation / finance through the climate.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Ministry of environment, local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Learning smarter; a global hunt for solutions to 'frontier challenges'

Useful links and contact details

ACCELERATOR LABS IN UKRAINE

Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine

Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2020 – 2025

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

BMZ (Germany), SECO (Switzerland), GIZ

Project purposes are:
• support to government institutions;
• cooperation with communities and cities on the implementation of the municipal energy management system and the development of municipal energy plans;
• introduction of professional qualifications and training in the field of energy efficiency.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Ministry territories and communities development , local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

PROMOTION OF PROFESSIONS AND EDUCATION IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Useful links and contact details

Raising energy efficiency in Ukraine

Support of the Export Initiative for Environmental Technologies

Support of the Export Initiative for Environmental Technologies

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2019 - 2023

Support to

Covenant Coordinators

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), GIZ

The central idea of the Export Initiative for Green Technologies is that innovation in the area of environmental protection and action on climate and the efficient use of resources offer considerable opportunities for growth. A progressive environmental policy is seen as a driver for innovation, training and green transformation. It offers competitive opportunities and at the same time has considerable potential to reduce negative impacts on the environment.
The global project implements in the following seven countries: Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ukraine, India and Egypt.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Ministry territories and communities development

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

ITC to support development of export strategy for Ukraine (en)

Useful links and contact details

Protecting the environment and climate with innovative technologies

Energy security project

Energy security project

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2018-2023

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

USAID

The project’s work is focused on helping the Government of Ukraine to create competitive energy markets that will increase transparency, reduce corruption, and allow the Ukrainian people to benefit from reforms. ESP also helps the Government of Ukraine and energy sector counterparts to improve energy supply and mitigate the impacts of Russian ‘energy supply as weapon ‘ interference.

SECAP sectors

Energy, District Heating, Others

Who can apply:

Ministry territories and communities development , local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

REPORTS

Useful links and contact details

ENERGY SECURITY PROJECT

Integrated Urban Development in Ukraine

Integrated Urban Development in Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2019 - 2023

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

BMZ (Germany), SECO (Switzerland), GIZ

The project works to improve living conditions in the cities of Vinnitsa, Chernivtsi, Poltava, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Kharkov and Melitopol, and in Podil district of Kyiv. It is helping to create the conditions for implementing integrated urban development policy by consolidating and optimising urban management structures and procedures, and by planning urban infrastructure projects.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Ministry territories and communities development , local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Contemporary urban development in Ukraine: the Vinnytsia case

Useful links and contact details

Promoting integrated urban development in Ukraine

Climate Innovation Vouchers, Greencubator - EU-EBRD

Climate Innovation Vouchers, Greencubator - EU-EBRD

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

EU, EBRD, NGO Greencubator

The Climate Innovation Vouchers (CIV) project is a component of EBRD’s Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change (FINTECC) and the programme continues to support cleantech entrepreneurs offering grants to an ecosystem for clean-tech SMEs now in Ukraine.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

SMEs

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Climate Innovation Vouchers Сила нового мислення: ЄБРР та ЄС підтримують українських «кліматичних інноваторів»

Useful links and contact details

Climate Innovation Vouchers Головна - ClimateBiz

APENA3

APENA3

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2019-2023

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

EU, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Communities and Territorial Development

The overall objective of the project is to effectively raise Ukrainian public authorities’ capacities at local and regional level in designing and implementing key reforms stemming from the Association Agreement and DCFTA, including capacity to carry out legal approximation process with the EU.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

CNC (MinEnv), CTC (Lviv), SIGNs in Lviv, Mykolaiv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

EU project page

IP Agency for the Development and Modernization of Agriculture

IP Agency for the Development and Modernization of Agriculture

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Loan, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

USAID, SCA

The Agency for the Development and Modernization of Agriculture (ADMA) in partnership with the Future Technologies Project, funded by USAID and Sweden, launched the Financing Program for agricultural producers in the purchase of photovoltaic equipment “We support the transition to the green economy”.

SECAP sectors

Energy

Who can apply:

Agricultural producers

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Loan – 50% of the investment cost, but not more than 2,500,000 MDL per beneficiary.
Grant up to 200,000 MDL, a maximum of 20% of the project cost.
TD is to be provided free of charge.

Financial conditions

"- No pledge "- Minimal financing 1.5% annually "- Covering costs for technical design "- VAT 0%

Inspiring examples

Agenția pentru Dezvoltarea și Modernizarea Agriculturii

Useful links and contact details

Agenția pentru Dezvoltarea și Modernizarea Agriculturii

IFAD Consolidated Programme Implementation Unit

IFAD Consolidated Programme Implementation Unit

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

IFAD

The Rural Resilience Project (PRR), financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), through the Adaptation Program for Small Producers (PAMP) and implemented by the IFAD Consolidated Project Implementation Unit (UCIP) is designed to improve the conditions of life of the rural population, reduce poverty by strengthening resilience to climate change and improve economic opportunities.
In order to achieve these objectives within the PRR, financial support will be granted to agricultural producers in the form of grants, for the implementation of climate change adaptation initiatives in agricultural activities.

SECAP sectors

Land use , Agriculture and forestry, Others

Who can apply:

Enterprises registered under any organizational-legal form or registered natural persons (peasant households or individual enterprises), which practice agricultural activities or processing agricultural production in rural areas controlled by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova, with the exception of units that operate in the cities of Chisinau and Balti. Enterprises that are registered in the cities of Chisinau and Balti, but that have branches or undertake agricultural activities in rural areas will be considered eligible; 2. maintain accounting records for all transactions and operations carried out in accordance with the legislation in force; 3. have at least one year of experience in the field; 4. the surface of the land owned and/or leased cumulatively does not exceed 25 ha; 5. cooperatives, in which at least 70% of the members individually own and/or lease a maximum of 25 ha.; 6. possess certificates issued by the national or international certification body, which confirm the ecological production activity (organic, biological) or that the household is in the conversion period from the traditional to the ecological method (organic, biological). This refers only to applicants active in organic farming; 7. they have no debts to the state budget. In the case of the existence of debts to the state budget, grant applicants will present a confirmation from the relevant bodies regarding their phasing; 8. have sufficient financial means to ensure their own contribution to the amount of the grant indicated in Art. 4 below.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

30-50%

Financial conditions

1. For registered businesses/natural persons: 70% of the investment/agricultural equipment cost, but not more than 5,000 US dollars per beneficiary; 2. For cooperatives: 50% of the investment/agricultural equipment cost (for solar energy production equipment in the production area – photovoltaic panels and solar collectors), but not more than US$15,000 per grant applicant.

Inspiring examples

Success stories

Useful links and contact details

APEL III: Depunerea solicitărilor de grant pentru finanțarea măsurilor de adaptare a sistemelor de producție agricolă la schimbările climatice

EBRD Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF)

EBRD Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF)

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Loan

Managing structure & coordination

EU, EBRD, GEF

EBRD Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) provides finance and advice to help businesses (SMEs and Corporates) become more competitive and households to reduce residential energy costs by investing in high-performance technologies and adopting energy and resource efficiency practices. The Facility in Moldova is a product of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Turkish Ministry of Finance and Treasury.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Individuals owning or residing in a building or apartment in which they intend to implement an eligible investment; Private companies, enterprises, firms, sole proprietors or other legal entities who wish to invest in eligible technologies; Vendors of equipment or materials listed on the Green Technology Selector who are interested in participating in the Facility’s vendor financing programme; “Green” technology manufacturers, as listed on the Green Technology Selector, who are planning to sustain or expand the “green” part of their business.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

"Pre-approved investments in high-performing off-the shelf solutions for households or businesses available on the EBRD Green Technology Selector. Items on the Green Technology Selector are automatically eligible for financing under the GEFF credit line without the need for further technical approval. To qualify to appear on the Technology Selector, items must meet or exceed high technical performance standards defined by GEFF engineers and set by the EBRD as minimum eligibility criteria for GEFF. Assessed investments with free technical services. Some green investments can benefit from specific solutions that are not obvious or available under the simple “pre-approved” approach described above. In these cases, the EBRD provides free expert advice to help identify the best solutions and ensure that the most appropriate green technologies and services are financed."

Inspiring examples

`GEFF Moldova

Useful links and contact details

Mitropolit Banulescu-Bodoni str. Nr.57/1, Office 412, Chișinău Email moldova@ebrdgeff.com Telephone +373 79 403 403

EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line

EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Loan

Managing structure & coordination

EU, EBRD

A joint initiative of EU and EBRD that helps Moldovan SMEs finance investments in equipment and facility upgrades.
A programme that combines loan/leasing finance, free technical assistance and cash-back incentives financed under the EU4Business initiative.
An initiative designed to support Moldova’s SMEs align their businesses with EU Directives and increase their product/service quality and enhance their environmental responsibility.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Moldovan companies that are: -At least 51% privately owned and privately run. -Operating in a sector that can be open to export. -Registered in Moldova, operating primarily in Moldova, and operating in accordance with the laws of Moldova. -SMEs as per EU definition (fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than €50 M or less than €43 M of total Balance sheet, not more than 25% by shareholders that exceed the SME criteria), and/or -Classified as Individual entrepreneurs or sole proprietors. -Meeting the usual financing appraisal criteria of a Partner Bank or Partner Financing Institution. -In compliance with the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Flexible Programme – 3 Loan Types *For simple equipment upgrades up to €300,000, based on EU4Business List of Eligible Technologies (LET). A cash-back incentive of up to 10% applies. *For investments up to €3 million for almost any business in almost any sector. A cash-back incentive of up to 15% applies. *Fast track process for SPS and food safety for investments up to €300,000. Financing is available in foreign currency or in MDL with tenures of 3 to 5 years *Simple – No stringent eligibility thresholds (e.g. no minimum IRR)

Inspiring examples

Case Studies

Schools Rehabilitation to Commence in High Mountain Regions

Schools Rehabilitation to Commence in High Mountain Regions

Beneficiary country

GE

Duration

2023-2025

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

NEFCO, Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, Municipal Development Fund

With financial support from the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), the Municipal Development Fund (MDF) of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (MRDI) is to commence rehabilitation of public schools and improvement of energy efficiency in mountainous regions of Georgia. The program implementation will enable the buildings of high mountainous regions of Georgia to be fully refurbished and energy efficiency component to be significantly improved, which is to assist to creation of proper environment for pupils.
In 2023-2025, the projects will be implemented in Tianeti, Gori, Tsalka, Aspindza, Akhaltsikhe, Ambrolauri and Borjomi Municipalities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings

Who can apply:

Georgian local authorities (Tsalka, Aspindza, Ambrolauri, Borjomi) including CoM SIGNs: Tianeti, Gori, Akhaltsikhe

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Inspiring examples

Energy-efficiency modernisations in public buildings improve learning environments and support the energy transition in Georgia

Useful links and contact details

Company Contact Information: Davit Tabidze mdf@mdf.org.ge 995 32 2437001 995 32 2437077 mdf.ge 3rd Floor, #150 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave., 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia

Green Investments in Buildings (GRIB) - Georgia

Green Investments in Buildings (GRIB) - Georgia

Beneficiary country

GE

Duration

2022 - to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

EBRD, KfW, Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, Municipal Development Fund, EU

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and KfW on behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development are supporting energy efficiency in Georgia.
A €40 million EBRD loan and a €13 million grant from the EU will be used to reduce energy consumption, mostly in schools, contributing to overall energy security and protection of the environment. KfW will also be providing additional financing.
Buildings consume a significant amount of energy, making up close to one-third of total consumption in the country. The investment will target schools and fund the thermal insulation of facades, roofs and basements, new windows and doors, upgraded heating systems including boilers, pipes, pumps, ventilation and cooling systems, and water-saving devices.

SECAP sectors

Buildings

Who can apply:

Local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Green Investments in Buildings (GRIB) - Georgia

Useful links and contact details

Company Contact Information: Davit Tabidze mdf@mdf.org.ge 995 32 2437001 995 32 2437077 mdf.ge 3rd Floor, #150 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave., 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia

EU4ITD (Integrated Territorial Development for Prosperous Regions)

EU4ITD (Integrated Territorial Development for Prosperous Regions)

Beneficiary country

GE

Duration

2022-2025

Support to

Signatories, Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

EU, GIZ, UNDP

The programme is running from 2022 to 2025, is implemented by GIZ and UNDP in close partnership with the Ministry of Regional Development & Infrastructure and local authorities. The main aim is to kick off a national programme supporting sustainable and inclusive growth, balanced territorial development and good governance in Georgia’s regions. The programme covers the four regions of Guria, Imereti, Kakheti and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti.
GIZ supports local economic development, assisting municipalities, businesses, and citizens to realize the untapped economic and social potential in the focus regions.
UNDP promotes decentralization and good governance and establish institutional development frameworks for decentralized regional policy.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

4 Georgian regions: Guria, Imereti, Kakheti and Racha-Lechkhumi % Kvemo Svaneti and its municipalities.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Integrated Territorial Development for prosperous regions

Useful links and contact details

Media contacts: Sophie Tchitchinadze, UNDP, +995 599 196907, sophie.tchitchinadze@undp.org Magda Nowakowska, UNDP, +995 598 822544, magdalena.nowakowska@undp.org Howard Harding, GIZ, +995 599 339885, howard.harding@giz.de Tamar Mikadze, Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, tamriko.mikadze@eeas.europa.eu

EU Funded Projects and Programmes

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European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA)

European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP development

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

European Commission, EIB

European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) provides grants for technical assistance focused on the implementation of energy efficiency, distributed renewable energy and urban transport projects and programmes.
The grant can be used to finance costs related to feasibility and market studies, programme structuring, business plans, energy audits and financial structuring, as well as to the preparation of tendering procedures, contractual arrangements and project implementation units.
ELENA supports programmes above EUR 30 million over a period of around 2-4 years, and can cover up to 90% of technical assistance/project development costs. Smaller projects can be supported when they are integrated into larger investment programmes.
The annual grant budget is currently around EUR 20 million. Projects are evaluated and grants allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy

Who can apply:

Local authorities National and regional authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

10%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

Covenant Global (GCoM)

Covenant Global (GCoM)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

Ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP development

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

The Board is co-chaired by European Commission Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans and UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

GCoM is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership that acts as a powerful and historic response to climate change from cities around the world. CoM cities hail from 6 continents and 142 countries. In total, they represent more than 1 billion people.
Increasingly, cities and local governments across the globe are heeding the call to act. With nations working towards the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, cities’ involvement could not be more urgent.
The cities and partners of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change. Together, we’re working towards a resilient and low-emission society.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities Civil society organisations

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

The LIFE programme is divided into two strands: one for the environment and another for climate action. The climate action strand also has two sub-programmes: (1) Climate change mitigation and adaptation (2) Clean energy transition. Traditional LIFE projects focused on best practices, demonstration, capacity building, deployment, mobilizing investment, and implementation of relevant EU policy.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Private commercial organisations Private non-commercial organisations Project partners: Partners from several countries

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Min 40%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

LIFE Public Database

Useful links and contact details

LIFE Programme

Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG)

Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

UNDP

The programme support initiatives aimed at development of the local comparative advantages to stimulate business development and greening of the cities; investments in strategic options for business development or to strengthen the resilience of local economic models. It invests in hard (physical) and soft infrastructure to improve the business environment; exploring new business opportunities (i.e. platform economies) that can have a catalytic and systemic effect. It also attract external investment, increase local access to finance, and increase attractiveness of local authorities for innovative/diverse sources of finance.

SECAP sectors

Agriculture and forestry, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local public bodies NGOs Organisations managed by public law Local municipal companies

Project size

300.000 (min)

1000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Min 10%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

M4EG

Useful links and contact details

Opportunities - M4EG

EU4Environment

EU4Environment

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2019 - 2022

Support to

Covenant Coordinators

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

OECD, UNECE, UNEP, UNIDO, the World Bank

To help the six partner countries preserve their natural capital and increase people’s environmental well-being, by supporting environment-related action, demonstrating and unlocking opportunities for greener growth, and setting mechanisms to better manage environmental risks and impacts. EU4Environment helps deliver policy and legislative changes, making planning and investment greener, stimulating the uptake of innovative technologies, adopting new business models, and creating green jobs. It promotes better environmental governance, improved management of protected areas and forests, and sustainable trade.

SECAP sectors

Industry, Waste management , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity

Who can apply:

National public bodies

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

No

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

EU4Environment

Useful links and contact details

EaP Region - EU4Environment

EU4Energy

EU4Energy

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2024

Support to

Covenant Coordinators

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

The programme is implemented by the Energy Community Secretariat (EnCS), the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER).

The programme’s aim is to improve energy data capabilities and enhance data collection and monitoring of the beneficiary countries. It also assists them in evidence-based energy policy design.
In addition, the EU4Energy Programme provides technical assistance on legislative and regulatory frameworks and on key energy infrastructure investments to the countries of the Eastern Partnership, via the Energy Community Secretariat and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER). The programme will promote the engagement of EaP citizens in its activities and reforms through consultations and roundtables, as well as a series of campaigns to empower and engage citizens directly. A particular focus of the programme will be on gender equality, emphasising the importance of women’s engagement in the energy sector and their potential to take on leadership roles.

SECAP sectors

Energy

Who can apply:

National public bodies

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

No

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

EU4ENERGY

EU4Climate

EU4Climate

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2018 - 2023

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

UNDP

EU4Climate helps governments in the six EU Eastern Partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine) to take action against climate change and towards a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by UNDP, EU4Climate supports countries in implementing the Paris Agreement and improving climate policies and legislation with an ambition of limiting climate change impact on citizens’ lives and making them more resilient to it.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

National public bodies

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

No

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

EU4Climate

Useful links and contact details

Events EU4CLIMATE PROJECT

EU4Business

EU4Business

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

UNDP, IFIs (EBRD, EIB)

EU4Business supports SMEs by improving access to finance, promoting better business regulations, upgrading services to business, and taking advantage of trade opportunities. The support instruments used by the EU4Business initiative for enabling access to finance by SMEs in the Eastern partnership region cover a large spectrum of interventions. The regional programs principally use risk sharing instruments and are mainly implemented via International Financial Institutions (IFIs). The main scope of the risk sharing instruments is to motivate Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs), which include local banks and microfinance institutions, to lend more easily to SMEs whereas, bilateral projects are principally using grants schemes.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

SME

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

No

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

EU4Business

Useful links and contact details

EU4Business PROJECTS Case Studies | EBRD FINTECC

Danube Region

Danube Region

Beneficiary country

MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Joint Managing Authority and Technical Secretariat of the programme

Project financed by the programme should aim at closing the gap between the countries of the region in terms of innovation, environment, energy, social issues, governance in order to overcome the barriers and support a homogenous development. The programme i.e. facilitates a better integration of renewable energy sources and consequently greening the energy and transport sectors. It supports measures that strengthen cooperation of key stakeholders in order to improve policies and institutional capacities (e.g. by integrated strategies, action plans, policy and sectorial dialogs, trainings), harmonising management processes (e.g. management, contingency plans), elaborating and pilot testing joint solutions (e.g. monitoring, forecasting tools, data bases). It strengthens capacities for prevention and mitigation of water pollution or for restoration of good quality of transnational water bodies, support protection and preserving of the biodiversity in ecological corridors and eco-regions of transnational relevance.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Private bodies (non-profit organisations and private enterprises / private profitmaking organisation) Each project has to involve at least three directly financing partners from three different countries of the programme area: the lead partner and at least two project partners. At least one partner must be a beneficiary from a Member States. Requirements for partners: Lead partner organisations can be public bodies, bodies governed by public law, international organisations or private non-profit institutions or international organisations. Private enterprises/private profit making organisations cannot be lead partner.

Project size

1.500000 (min)

2.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 20%

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

Interreg Danube

Interreg B NEXT Black Sea Basin

Interreg B NEXT Black Sea Basin

Beneficiary country

AM, GE, MD, UA: Odessa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk oblast (Bakhmut, Kramatorsk, Volnovakha, Mariupol, Pokrovsk)

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Development, Public Works, and Administration and of Romania and Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme

The programme supports i.e. development and implementation of green recovery actions, contributing to climate change adaptation in the Black Sea Basin area building on lessons learnt and best practices. It is aimed at enhancing research, innovations, tools for smart observing, monitoring and accurate environmental forecasting in the Black Sea region. It supports measures to prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and environmental hazards: coastal erosion, landslides, sea level rise, extreme events, non-indigenous species (NIS), invasive alien species (IAS), flooding, and drought. The programme also finance actions aimed at protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity, green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use, Tourism, Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Universities, research centres NGOs At least one of the participating partners from EU Member States and one of the participating CBC partner countries. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

450.000 (min)

1.330000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 8%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

(Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme

Useful links and contact details

Our projects 2014-2020

Interreg A NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova

Interreg A NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Development, Public Works, and Administration and of Romania and Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme

The programme supports i.e. construction, rehabilitation, modernization of infrastructure (including green and blue infrastructure) related to climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention actions, taking into account eco-system based approaches. The programme finances projects meant to enhancing protection and preservation of nature biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism, Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Universities, research centres NGOs At least one co-applicant from RO and MD. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

100.000 (min)

6.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 10%

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

RO-MD - Awarded projects

Interreg A NEXT Romania-Ukraine

Interreg A NEXT Romania-Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA: Zakarpattya, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Odessa oblasts

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Development, Public Works, and Administration and of Romania and Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme

The programme supports i.e. construction, rehabilitation, modernization of infrastructure (including green and blue infrastructure) related to climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention actions, taking into account eco-system based approaches. The programme finances projects meant to enhancing protection and preservation of nature biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Universities, research centres NGOs At least one co-applicant from RO and UA. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

100.000 (min)

7.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 10%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

Interreg A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine

Interreg A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA: Zakarpattya, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi oblasts

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme

The programme supports i.e. technical preparation and implementation of joint cross-border infrastructure development projects, education, awareness raising, knowledge sharing and networking activities in the field of climate change adaptation, nature risk prevention, proper protection and management of natural assets and biodiversity in the region as well as reduction of pollution of air, soil and water. The programme is also aimed at increasing capacities of local institutions, formal and informal groups of society, as well as individuals to understand and manage threats of natural and human-made disasters and the adverse impacts of the climate change.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Universities, research centres NGOs At least one co-applicant from EU country and UA. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

50.000 (min)

5.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 10%

Financial conditions

N/A

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FINANCED PROJECTS DATABASE

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Interreg A NEXT Poland-Ukraine

Interreg A NEXT Poland-Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA: Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattya, Rivne, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy of the Republic of Poland and Joint Technical Secretariat of the programme

The programme supports projects consisting of infrastructure, investment and soft actions aimed i.e. at promotion of climate change adaptation, disaster risk prevention and resilience taking into account eco-system based approaches; promotion of access to water and sustainable water management; enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Universities, research centres NGOs At least one co-applicant from PL and UA. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

45.000 (min)

7.600000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

min 10%

Financial conditions

N/A

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Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2014-2020

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Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2014-2020

Horizon Europe. Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Horizon Europe. Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Beneficiary country

AM, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

The cluster is a part of Horizon Europe which is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. This cluster aims at reducing environmental degradation, halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity on land, inland waters and sea and better managing natural resources through transformative changes of the economy and society in both urban and rural areas. It will ensure food and nutrition security for all within planetary boundaries through knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems and steer and accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy, including forestry.

SECAP sectors

Water and wastewater treatment, Land use , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Waste management , Tourism , Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Private bodies (non-profit organisations and private enterprises / private profitmaking organisation) At least 3 partners from 3 participating countries. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Innovative Actions (IA) Funding rate: 70% (except for non-profit legal entities, where a rate of 100% applies). Research and Innovation Action (RIA) Funding rate 100%. Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) Funding rate 100%

Financial conditions

N/A

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Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

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Horizon Europe. Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility

Horizon Europe. Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility

Beneficiary country

AM, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators, Private sector

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)

The cluster is a part of Horizon Europe which is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. This clusters aims to fight climate change by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities, and by making the energy and transport sectors more climate and environment-friendly, more efficient and competitive, smarter, safer and more resilient. Areas of intervention: climate science and solutions, energy supply, energy systems and grids, buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition communities and cities, industrial competitiveness in transport, clean, safe and accessible transport and mobility, smart mobility, energy storage.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Land use , Others

Who can apply:

Local, regional, national public bodies Associations of local authorities Public or semi-public bodies / agencies / organisations managed by public law Private bodies (non-profit organisations and private enterprises / private profitmaking organisation) At least 3 partners from 3 participating countries. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Innovative Actions (IA) Funding rate: 70% (except for non-profit legal entities, where a rate of 100% applies). Research and Innovation Action (RIA) Funding rate 100%. Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) Funding rate 100%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility

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Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP)

Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2027

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant , Technical assistance , Financial instruments (additional financing or guarantees)

Managing structure & coordination

Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations; European Investment Bank (EIB) and other financial institutions signed NIP Framework Arrangement

Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) is an integral part of the European Fund for Sustainable Development-plus (EFSD+). NIP is aimed at mobilising additional funding to finance capital-intensive infrastructure projects in sectors such as transport, energy, environment, social development and private sector. It does so by blending grant resources from the EU budget and the EU Member States and using them to leverage loans from European Financial Institutions as well as contributions from the partner countries themselves. An amount of grant resources is usually used to catalyse additional financing for development projects. Grants are often combined with loans, equity, beneficiary resources or other forms of financing, with the aim of de-risking projects and making them bankable.

SECAP sectors

Transport, Energy, Environment, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities National and regional authorities Public sector operators

Project size

12.000 (min)

20.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

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Neighbourhood Investment Platform Neighbourhood Investment Platform

Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P)

Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant , Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

The Assembly of Contributors hosted by the EBRD once per year and chaired by the largest contributor to E5P (currently the European Union)

The E5P is a multi-donor fund to encourage municipal investments in energy efficiency and environmental projects in the Eastern Partnership region. The grant allocations of E5P are flexible and recognise priorities of each recipient country with the overall aim to reduce energy use, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The fund also supports policy dialogue and regulatory reform. The E5P participates in projects as a co-financier. The grants from E5P are used as an incentive for municipal clients to take loans provided by participating Implementing Agencies: Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB); European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); European Investment Bank (EIB); International Finance Corporation (IFC); KfW; Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO); Nordic Investment Bank (NIB); World Bank (WB).

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities. National and regional authorities. Public sector operators Legal persons should be established in one of the countries of the Eastern Partnership.

Project size

1.000000 (min)

20.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

E5P Projects Overview

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E5P Projects in Numbers

Covenant of Mayors East

Covenant of Mayors East

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY (suspended), GE, MD, UA

Duration

2021 - 2026

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), CoM East Secretariat

Covenant of Mayors East (CoM East) provides support to CoM signatories in developing and implementing their SECAPs, including building up technical capacities for improved local planning and management. In addition, CoM East delivers targeted support to facilitate signatories’ access to financing of municipal projects, in particular those that are a part of the SECAPs. CoM East Secretariat also assist cities in raising awareness among local population, especially women and youth about the relevance of local energy and climate action, provides them with tools to actively contribute to the local challenges, as well as increase women’s participation in local energy and climate action.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management , Environment, Land use , Tourism , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Industry, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities. National and regional authorities. Civil society organisations Legal persons should be established in one of the countries of the Eastern Partnership.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

CASE STUDIES

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Covenant of Mayors – Demonstration Projects

Covenant of Mayors – Demonstration Projects

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY (suspended), GE, MD, UA

Duration

2014 - 2022

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), EU Delegations

The programme helps local authorities in Eastern Partnership countries to address local sustainable energy challenges (such as dependency on fossil fuels, security of energy supply, energy efficiency and renewable energy, greening local transport, waste and waste-water management, etc.). The programme enables local authorities in the Eastern Partnership countries to implement pilot projects incorporated in their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) under the Covenant of Mayors and thus bridge the gap between the SECAPs and their practical implementation.
Municipalities involved receive financial, logistic and technical means to carry out projects that result in reduced operational costs and energy bills for municipalities and citizens, while also reducing CO₂ emissions. The Programme runs continuous trainings, webinars and one-on-one consultations with municipalities to improve capacities in energy management, project implementation, procurement, site supervision and quality control.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Transport, Energy, Street lighting, Water and wastewater treatment, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities (signatories of the Covenant of Mayors that has already prepared a draft Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan). Civil society organisations Public sector operators. Legal persons should be established in one of the countries of the Eastern Partnership. Requirements for partners: Co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant.

Project size

400.000 (min)

1.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Min. 20%

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Demonstration projects

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International Finance Institutions (IFIs)

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EBRD (Green Economy Financing Facility)

EBRD (Green Economy Financing Facility)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

Ongoing

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

EBRD country offices

Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) supports businesses and homeowners wishing to invest in green technologies. The GEFF programme operates through a network of more than 140 local financial institutions across 26 countries supported by more than EUR 4 billion of EBRD finance. This has enabled more than 130,000 clients to collectively avoid almost 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. GEFF goes beyond providing simple lines of finance. An experienced EBRD team of bankers and technical programme managers ensures consistent quality and innovation in the GEFF product and service delivery. In addition, advisory services are available to help participating financial institutions and their clients enhance their market practices. GEFF supports households in reduction of the energy, water and resource consumption through installing of high-performing energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies, improvements in comfort and quality of the real estate asset.

SECAP sectors

Buildings

Who can apply:

Private house owners, private enterprises

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Depends on the country and partner financial institution in particular country of programme implementation

Inspiring examples

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World Bank

World Bank

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant National Coordinators, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

WB's country offices

The World Bank provides a suite of financial products and technical advice and analysis to address development challenges, helping countries find solutions to achieve sustainable and inclusive development. The bank finances government programs to support achievement of country development objectives, and support policy and institutional reforms of national and subnational governments by providing budget financing and global expertise. The bank finances public projects to build physical and social infrastructure, and develop institutional capacity.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities

Project size

1.000000 (min)

7.200000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

The financing terms are determined with reference to recipient countries’ risk of debt distress, the level of GNI per capita, and creditworthiness for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Financial conditions

Interest rate depends on the country and partner financial institution in particular country of programme implementation

Inspiring examples

World Bank Maps

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Where we work

NEFCO

NEFCO

Beneficiary country

AM, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

NEFCO office in Helsinki

NEFCO is an international financial institution which accelerates the green transition by financing Nordic green solutions that have the potential to be scaled up on global markets. By offering risk capital to small and medium-sized projects, it takes financial risks if a project has a scalable green upside. The bank also manages several trust funds on behalf of various donors to support environmental and climate-related projects. It works with municipalities to modernise district heating, improve energy efficiency, modernise wastewater treatment and solid waste management

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Street lighting, District heating, Energy, Water, Waste management , Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Municipalities Municipal companies

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Depends on project (generally at least 10% of project costs)

Financial conditions

Grant (varying between EUR 100,000 – 600,000) Loan (lending in local currency or EUR, interest rate 3-6%, payment period up to 15 years)

Inspiring examples

Municipalities in Eastern Europe

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Financing

KfW

KfW

Beneficiary country

AM, GE, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant National Coordinators, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant , Loan

Managing structure & coordination

KfW Offices in Kyiv, Tbilisi, Yerevan

KfW has been supporting the German Federal Government in implementing its development policy goals. The bank combines financing know-how with development policy expertise. It supports projects aimed at creation of the better living conditions, while protecting the climate and the environment. Its commitment starts with the conception of the project and continues with the implementation through to the final performance review. KfW uses different channels to finance cities and urban projects. In many cases, the partner country is the recipient, generally represented by the Ministry of Finance. The ministry channels the funds into (urban)
executing agencies for specific purposes.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Municipalities Municipal companies

Project size

1.500000 (min)

84.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Interest rate depends on the country and partner financial institution in particular country of programme implementation

Inspiring examples

Projektdatenbank

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EIB

EIB

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant National Coordinators, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Loan , Financial instruments (additional financing or guarantees)

Managing structure & coordination

EIB Representations in Moldova, Ukraine, Regional Representation for the South Caucasus

The European Investment Bank is the lending arm of the European Union and the biggest multilateral financial institution in the world and one of the largest providers of climate finance.
The Bank provides loans (normally starting at €25 million) to public sector entities to finance a single large investment project or investment programme, aligned with one or more priorities of the EIB.
In 2019 the EIB Board of Directors approved a new set of ambitious targets for climate action and environmental sustainability. The EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025 will guide our ambition. It is the result of various rounds of engagement with civil society and other stakeholders.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities (sovereign loans) Municipalities and municipal companies (grants, non-sovereign loans)

Project size

4.000000 (min)

500.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

The interest rate or guarantee fee reflects the credit risk profile of the individual project. Depending on the contract, the rate may be fixed or floating and rates are set at signature or at each disbursement.

Inspiring examples

UKRAINE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY YEREVAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PHASE II GWP TBILISI WASTE WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Loans for the public sector

EIB (EPTATF)

EIB (EPTATF)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

EIB Representations in Moldova, Ukraine, Regional Representation for the South Caucasus

The Eastern Partnership Technical Assistance Trust Fund (EPTATF) was established in 2010 to finance technical assistance operations in Eastern Partnership countries. Priority areas include private sector development, social and economic infrastructure development and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The trust fund also provides support for capacity-building programmes, such as training in beneficiary countries and grants for institutional programmes. Its aim is to facilitate funding for projects from the European Investment Bank and other investors within both the private and public sectors by making those projects more bankable. Technical assistance programmes do this by helping project promoters improve their capacities and providing sector expertise and feasibility studies.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Municipalities and municipal companies

Project size

150.000 (min)

3.300000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Eastern Partnership Technical Assistance Trust Fund

Useful links and contact details

Publication of Grant Beneficiaries under the EC Blending Facilities outside the EU

EBRD (Green Cities programme)

EBRD (Green Cities programme)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

EBRD country offices

Green Cities programme (GrCP) is an ambitious programme aimed at supporting cities, the biggest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, in adapting to and mitigating climate change. It was initiated in 2016 with the approval of the first Green Cities Framework (GrCF), as an instrument of scaling up EBRD’s Green Economy Transition (GET) investment in cities across the Bank’s countries of operations. The programme is on-going, with rapid expansion of the number of cities involved and number of investment projects launched. A Green City Approach is an integrated, multi-sector process whereby a city’s environmental challenges are periodically identified, prioritised and addressed through targeted investments and services, regulations and other relevant policy instruments with the aim to enhance the city’s environmental performance in a cost-efficient and financially sustainable manner, while at the same time seeking to maximise the economic and social cobenefits .

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities (sovereign loans) Municipalities and municipal companies (grants, non-sovereign loans) Requirements for partners: municipality (with at least 50.000 population) should be a part of GrCP and develop Green City Action Plan.

Project size

2.500000 (min)

102.500000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Interest rate depends on the country and partner financial institution in particular country of programme implementation

Inspiring examples

EBRD Green Cities

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Our Cities EBRD, EU and KfW promote energy efficiency in Georgia EBRD and donors support new district heating upgrades in Balti

EBRD

EBRD

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY (suspended)

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Loan, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

The EBRD is owned by 71 countries, the European Union and the European Investment Bank.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was founded in 1991 to create a new post-Cold War era in central and eastern Europe. Now the bank works to further progress towards ‘market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative’. The EBRD partners with other international financial institutions such as the World Bank, joining forces in investments, strategic initiatives and policy reform.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities, municipal companies, private sector

Project size

5.000000 (min)

25.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Up to 65%

Financial conditions

EBRD loans are priced competitively, based on current market rates, such as EURIBOR. The EBRD offers both fixed and floating interest rates (with a cap or collar)

Inspiring examples

GEFF

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Ukraine - GEFF Moldova - GEFF Azerbaijan - GEFF Armenia -GEFF GEFF in Georgia

Asian Development Bank (Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility)

Asian Development Bank (Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

ADB's country offices in AM, AZ, GE

The Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility had surpassed its 2020 target of 20 million tCO2e (tons of CO2 equivalent) annual emissions reduction and had provided 393,985 households with access to clean energy. The facility also initiated a technical assistance to pilot smart air-conditioning systems that could help reduce the transmission of viruses, including COVID-19.In the coming decade, the CEFPF will also continue to support projects focusing on energy efficiency; access to energy; renewable energy; carbon capture, utilization and storage; sustainable transport; as well as those that will engage the private sector to invest in clean energy. It will prioritize support for project preparatory assistance for clean energy and energy access–related projects, and pilot projects that will deliver innovative designs and high-level technology adoption and deployment.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Energy

Who can apply:

National authorities (sovereign loans, national wide projects)

Project size

75.000 (min)

500.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Loan (from 1,47% up to 2,52 % for loans in USD, from 1,19% up to 2,24% in EUR). More information on https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/public-sector-financing/lending-policies-rates

Inspiring examples

Projects

Useful links and contact details

How We're Organized Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility

Asian Development Bank

Asian Development Bank

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

ADB's country offices in AM, AZ, GE

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) envisions a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in the region. In frame of its strategy 2030 Operational Priority 4: Making Cities More Livable ADB focuses on the core sectors of urban water supply, wastewater management, urban drainage and flood management, and solid waste management. The bank also prioritizes gender, climate change, private sector, and digital solutions. Additionally, ADB focuses on social inclusion and people-centric urban development, such as affordable housing, air quality management, the circular economy and ocean health. Other areas of support include citywide inclusive sanitation, economic corridor development, healthy and age-friendly cities, technology and digital solutions, nature-based solutions, and sustainable tourism. Its work will also include urban transport, energy, education, and health.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities (sovereign loans, national wide projects)

Project size

75.000 (min)

500.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Loan (from 1,47% up to 2,52 % for loans in USD, from 1,19% up to 2,24% in EUR). More information on https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/public-sector-financing/lending-policies-rates

Inspiring examples

Projects

Useful links and contact details

How We're Organized Urban Financing Partnership Facility

International organisations & development agencies

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SECO

SECO

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

Ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Swiss government

SECO is the federal government’s centre of expertise for core issues relating to economic policy. Its aim is to ensure sustainable economic growth, high employment and fair working conditions by providing a stable environment for regulatory, economic and foreign trade policy.
Ukraine is a priority country in terms of Swiss transition cooperation with Eastern Europe. The majority of Swiss projects are able to continue despite the war. They are continually being adapted to the difficult conditions. As a result of the war, Switzerland is also supporting Ukraine at the multilateral level.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Civil society organisations Local authorities National authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Grants may be provided to municipalities that are certified according the European energy award

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

IFC

IFC

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

Ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance, Loan, Guarantee

Managing structure & coordination

"World Bank Group Board members"

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Municipal companies Private sector

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

UNIDO

UNIDO

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY

Duration

Ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

"United Nations Organisation UNIDO country offices"

UNIDO offers tailor-made solutions for the sustainable industrial development of developing countries. It cooperates with governments, business associations and the private industrial sector to build industrial capabilities for meeting the challenges and spreading the benefits of globalisation of industry.

To support its services, UNIDO has engineers, economists and technology and environment specialists in Vienna, as well as professional staff in its network of investment promotion service offices and field offices, which are headed by UNIDO Regional and Country Representatives.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Municipal companies Private sector

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

OECD

OECD

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Its goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, OECD works on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Non-governmental organisations

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

War in Ukraine | The policy challenges

Useful links and contact details

Home page - OECD

Environmental Insight Explorer

Environmental Insight Explorer

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP development

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Google

Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) uses exclusive data sources and modelling capabilities in a freely available platform to help cities and regions measure emission sources, run analyses, and identify strategies to reduce emissions — creating a foundation for effective action. EIE uses unique Google data sources and modelling capabilities to produce estimates of activity, emissions, and reduction opportunities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water , Land use , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Waste management, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities Non-governmental organisations

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Google Environmental Insights Explorer

Useful links and contact details

Google Environmental Insights Explorer

City Climate Finance Gap Fund

City Climate Finance Gap Fund

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Public sector operators

Support for

SECAP development

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Implemented by the World Bank and European Investment Bank

The City Climate Finance Gap Fund supports cities with early-stage technical assistance for low carbon and climate resilient projects and urbanization plans.
The fund provides technical assistance and capacity building to: (1) enhance cities’ and local authorities’ capacity to plan for low-carbon, climate-resilient development while also seeing high-quality project ideas through to later stage project preparation, (2) build a high-quality urban investment pipeline for later-stage technical assistance, (3) put together a solid portfolio of projects that are ready to apply for funds from other project preparation facilities and potentially attract additional financing, (4) share knowledge on project preparation with developers and financiers. Share global best practices and help to standardize project preparation.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water , Land use , Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Health, Waste management, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities Non-governmental organisations Public sector operators Requirements for partners: The applicant must be a city or local government official or a third party that submits the proposal officially on behalf of the city or local government

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A, staff contribution by applicant

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

ity Climate Finance Gap Fund completes first year of operation with support to 33 cities on 23 September 2021

Useful links and contact details

Get in touch

SIDA

SIDA

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

SIDA office

SIDA’s (Sweden’s government agency for development cooperation) work is focused on thematic areas that are of particular importance for combating poverty around the world, such as democracy, gender equality, climate and peaceful societies. SIDA’s actions in the field of environmental and climate-related aid are extensive, and range from support to countries to regional and global organisations. SIDA contributes to the integration and funding of interventions that protect biodiversity and strengthen sustainable development. This is accomplished, e.g. through the management and control of water and marine resources, the expansion and acceleration of climate change measures, and the transition to cleaner and renewable energy sources.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Civil society organisations Local authorities National authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Countries and regions

Useful links and contact details

Contact us

SDC

SDC

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Embassies of Switzerland

Switzerland incorporates climate change in its development policy and provides expertise, technical solutions and financial resources for climate protection. With its Global Programme Climate Change, the SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) is helping especially vulnerable population groups on several continents to adapt to climate change.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Main international implementing partners: the WB, the IFC, UN agencies, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, GIZ Requirements for partners: Regional, national and local authorities, civil society organisations, business associations

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Energy supply – improving living conditions and production processes

Useful links and contact details

Countries

USAID

USAID

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

USAID country offices

USAID (United States Agency for International Development) plays a vital role in mitigating climate change and addressing its impacts by partnering with more than 45 countries to implement ambitious emissions reduction measures, protect critical ecosystems, transition to renewable energy, build resilience against the impacts of climate change, and promote the flow of capital toward climate-positive investments. USAID’s climate programs don’t just help limit warming and protect critical ecosystems—they create sustainable jobs, tackle historical inequality, and build stronger communities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Non-profit making organisations Local authorities National authorities Requirements for partners: Regional, national and local organisations based in ODA countries

Project size

50.000 (min)

17.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Our Approach USAID will support Moldova in strengthening and diversifying its energy sector

Useful links and contact details

U.S. Agency for International Development

International Climate Initiative

International Climate Initiative

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) GmbH

The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is an important part of the German government international climate finance commitment. IKI supports approaches in developing and emerging countries to implement and ambitiously develop the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) anchored in the Paris Agreement. This includes measures to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to conserve and rebuild natural carbon sinks, taking into account environmental, economic and social concerns. With regards to biodiversity, the IKI also supports its partner countries in achieving the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

German non-profit making organisations Requirements for partners: Regional, national and local organisations based in ODA countries

Project size

60.000 (min)

30.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Search Project

Useful links and contact details

Contact

Green Climate Fund

Green Climate Fund

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant , Loan, Guarantee

Managing structure & coordination

GCF Secretariat

The fund supports transformational planning and programming: by promoting integrated strategies, planning and policymaking to maximise the co-benefits between mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development. It catalyses climate innovation: by mobilizing finance and investing in new technologies, business models, and practices to establish a proof of concept.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Accredited Entities National authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Approved projects

Useful links and contact details

Contact

Adaptation Fund

Adaptation Fund

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Covenant Coordinators , Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat

The Adaptation Fund finances projects and programmes that help vulnerable communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change in sectors such as food and water security, coastal management, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, rural development, and forests. Initiatives are based on country needs, views and priorities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Talent Retention for Rural Transformation – Adapt (TART-Adapt) Strengthening land based adaptation capacity in communities adjacent to protected areas in Armenia Developing Climate Resilient Flood and Flash Flood Management Practices to Protect Vulnerable Communities of Georgia

Useful links and contact details

Adaptation Fund

GIZ

GIZ

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, BY, GE, MD, UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators, Covenant Supporters, Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

GIZ country offices

GIZ assists its partners in identifying the wide range of causes of environmental risks. It helps modernise environmental policy at all levels, advises on regional environmental cooperation and develops strategies to embed environmental protection in other areas of policy. GIZ works on expanding the availability of green finance through targeted cooperation with the financial sector, for example with sustainable bonds and loans. It is also promoting innovative, resource-friendly technologies to achieve long-term structural changes such as transforming supply chains and transitioning to a circular economy. Finally, it aims to create green jobs that contribute to conserving or restoring the environment or climate.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Municipal companies Private sector

Project size

40.000 (min)

15.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

n/a

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Projektdaten

Useful links and contact details

Armenien

UNDP

UNDP

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

"United Nations Organisation UNDP country offices "

As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP activities in the areas of climate change, environment and energy range from provision of support for development of environment-friendly and climate-sensitive national and local policies and legal frameworks to the piloting of on-the-ground solutions enabling modernization of respective sectors, as well as technology transfer.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Municipal companies Private sector

Project size

50.000 (min)

15.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

n/a

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF THE ENERGY CRISIS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA ADVANCING MOLDOVA’S NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLANNING (PHASE 2)

Useful links and contact details

United Nations Development Programme

GEF Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF)

GEF Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF)

Beneficiary country

AM, AZ, GE, MD, UA, BY

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories , Covenant Coordinators , Public sector operators , Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

GEF national focal points

The Global Environment Facility is the world’s largest funder of biodiversity protection, nature restoration, pollution reduction, and climate change response in developing countries. It finances international environmental conventions and country-driven initiatives that generate global benefits. The Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) supports adaptation and technology transfer in all developing country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), supporting both long-term and short-term adaptation activities in water resources management, land management, agriculture, health, infrastructure development, fragile ecosystems, including mountainous ecosystems, and integrated coastal zone management.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

National authorities Local authorities Municipal companies Private sector

Project size

100.000 (min)

23.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Min. 10 %

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Projects | GEF

Useful links and contact details

Focal Points | GEF

National Programmes

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"Municipal Development Fund (MDF) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of Georgia"

"Municipal Development Fund (MDF) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of Georgia"

Beneficiary country

GE

Duration

1997 to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant, Loan

Managing structure & coordination

"Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia "

MDF is a Legal Entity under Public Law (LEPL) with the objective of assisting to enhancement of institutional and financial capacities of local self-governmental bodies, making investments in local infrastructure and services, and improvement of main economic and social conditions for the local population. MDF implements the significant infrastructural projects such as: urban renovation of the cities, arrangement of infrastructure at tourist and cultural heritage monuments, construction and rehabilitation of schools and kindergartens, improvement of infrastructure aimed at preventing the natural disasters, creation of sustainable economic base for IDPs, rehabilitation of water and waste water systems, construction of shelters for homeless animals, arrangement of the cable ways, renovation of sports infrastructure, and enhancement of the component in support of State and Private Sector Investments (PPI).

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water and wastewater treatment, Land use planning, Civil protection and emergency, Health , Waste

Who can apply:

All local authorities including CoM Signatories. Some program have a geographical limitations and available for specific regions.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Inspiring examples

Useful links and contact details

State Investment Programee

State Investment Programee

Beneficiary country

AZ

Duration

2010 to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Economy

“State Investment Programme is prepared by the Ministry of Economy on the basis of investments projects submitted by the eligible bodies and has been approved by Parliament in budget process as part of the Budget envelope. Process regulated by “” Rules for State Investment Programme Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation”” approved by the President Decree N 239 of 17 March 2010
Municipalities and local authorities (Executive Powers of cities and rayon’s) are the eligible bodies to submit the project proposals
The facilities of investment through the State Investment Program can be industrial, socio-cultural, infrastructure and other facilities, newly built, restored and overhauled, expanded or reconstructed.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities including CoM Signatories

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

State Budget subsidises

Inspiring examples

N/A

Useful links and contact details

"Baku city, Nizami district, Keshla settlement, Heydar Aliyev avenue, 155 AZ1029 office@economy.gov.az (+99412) 3102800"

State Environmental Protection Fund of Ukraine

State Environmental Protection Fund of Ukraine

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine

This Fund accumulates all environmental taxes and spends them on environmental measures. The Fund works on national, regional and local level as separately account. Ecological taxation is based on the “polluter pays” principle, according to which losses are compensated by the factor due to which they arose. The amount of ecological taxes paid should cover the cost of financing the measures needed to restore the environment. The distribution of funds from the payment of environmental tax based on the current Tax Code:
-local budgets — 55%;
-the state and regional budgets — 45%.
The environmental tax on CO2 emissions, as well as on the generation and storage of radioactive waste, goes entirely to the state budget.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Cvil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Cofinancing is not obligatory but may be requested

Inspiring examples

к реанімовані очисні споруди Чорткова одну з найбільших річок Європи рятуватимуть

Useful links and contact details

Про Порядок планування та фінансування природоохоронних заходів з Державного фонду охорони навколишнього природного середовища

Early Recovery Programme (ERP)

Early Recovery Programme (ERP)

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2022-2023

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

EIB, UNDP, Ministry of territories and communities development

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in cooperation with the government of Ukraine on the level of Minregion as the main Beneficiary, has provided financing for a first Early Recovery Programme (ERP) multi-sector framework loan, targeting early recovery investments on critical infrastructure in conflict-affected areas, and to support basic needs to ensure decent living conditions for displaced people and host communities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, District heating, Water and wastewater treatment, Others

Who can apply:

Municipalities from Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Vinnystya, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Odesa, Poltava, Cherkasy regions

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

20%

Financial conditions

Final beneficiaries are obliged to cover VAT costs (20%) as well as for development project documentation (energy audit, technical design, etc)

Inspiring examples

IDPs in Kramatorsk provided new housing in project by Ukraine Early Recovery Programme EIB commitment to Ukraine’s recovery

Useful links and contact details

Напрямки діяльності

Regional programmes for local communities’ development

Regional programmes for local communities’ development

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

N/A

The regional programmes are aimed to provide funding opportunities for local communities based on priorities identified in Regional development strategies

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Cvil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

10-50%

Financial conditions

Depends on regional specifics and conditions

Inspiring examples

Новини Smart Region Полтавської області

Useful links and contact details

Websites of regional administrations and/or councils

Energy Efficiency Fund

Energy Efficiency Fund

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2018 - to present

Support to

Signatories, HOAs

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant, Loan, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Board member with representatives of government and donors

Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) is a state institution of Ukraine, which provides support in the form of grants and technical assistance to HOAs for the implementation of EE measures in multi-apartment buildings. Funding EEF is bundled with loans from local banks. Technical assistance is available for the final beneficiaries from GIZ, UNDP and IFI.

SECAP sectors

Buildings

Who can apply:

HOAs

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

30-60%

Financial conditions

EEF offers 2 products to HOAs: - light package (option 1) for renovation of engineering and heat supply systems (grant up to 60%); - full package (option 2) which is aimed comprehensive thermal refurbishment of buildings and modernisation of engineering systems (grant up to 70%).

Inspiring examples

Три ОСББ Львова закінчили роботи з енергомодернізації за сприянням Фонду енергоефективності та міської влади Дайджест

Useful links and contact details

Державний Фонд Енергоефективності

State Fund for Regional Development (SFRD)

State Fund for Regional Development (SFRD)

Beneficiary country

UA

Duration

2014 - to present

Support to

Signatories, Covenant Coordinators

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of territories and communities development, regional administrations

The creation of SFRD was one of the conditions for accelerating the socio-economic development of the regions of Ukraine, the transfer of state instruments for the development of regions on a new basis, a departure from the old practice of projects financing. Creation of SFRD allows to start financing regional development projects in Ukraine on a competitive basis and in accordance with regional development strategies and action plans for their implementation.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Local and regional authorities

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

10-20%

Financial conditions

1% of the total fund of the State Budget of Ukraine. The distribution of the SFRD’s funds takes into account territorial differentiation according to the regional human development index.

Inspiring examples

Цього року 6 ЦНАП отримають фінансування з ДФРР в розмірі 147 млн грн - перелік Державний фонд регіонального розвитку — "Банк" для фінансування прогресивних ініціатив громад

Useful links and contact details

Greening Program for small and medium-size enterprises

Greening Program for small and medium-size enterprises

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

2019 - 2022

Support to

Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Grant, Technical assistance

Managing structure & coordination

Organization for Entrepreneurship Development under the Ministry of Economy

Greening Program for small and medium-size enterprises (by Government Decision 592/2019 from 27.11.2019 ) is implemented by ODIMM with the purpose to promote, support and develop the entrepreneurial capacities of SMEs, in order to adopt in production processes and services providing the greening practices. The Program provides an integrated approach of support for SMEs oriented to introduce green economy principles.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Land use planning, Agricultural and forestry, Environment and biodiverse, Civil protection and emergency, Health, Waste, Tourism, Others

Who can apply:

Companies active on the market for up to 2 years, which have compulsorily completed the entrepreneurial induction courses within the SME Greening Program. For businesses that have more than 2 years of activity, training is optional. The submission of the set of documents for the Grant is done online: https://bit.ly/3Qhg2UL

Project size

200.000 (min)

500.000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

30%

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

https://odimm.md/ro/ecoimm, Tel: +373 68 301 287, Email: ecoimm@odimm.md

Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA)

Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA)

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

ongoing

Support to

Signatories, Private sector

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA)

The Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) was established in 2010 with the aim to promote the sustainable development of Moldova’s agriculture and to ensure the wellbeing of its rural areas. AIPA is responsible for the efficient management of the National Agricultural and Rural Development Fund, in the following areas:
Investments in agricultural holdings;
Investments in the processing and marketing of agricultural products;
Investments in physical infrastructure and rural services;
Advanced subsidies for the Start-Ups;
Direct payments in supporting agriculture and rural environment.

SECAP sectors

Agriculture and forestry, Others

Who can apply:

For infrastructure projects: local authorities of the 1st level For other projects depending on the type of measure.

Project size

1.500000 (min)

3.000000 (max)

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

20% for infrastructure projects

Financial conditions

The non-refundable and non-taxable financial support is granted to the administrative-territorial unit of first level (villages and communes, as well as cities with a population of up to 10,000 inhabitants with the status of resident, according to the last population and housing census).

Inspiring examples

Agenția de Intervenție și Plăți pentru Agricultură English Română Formular de căutareCăutare A

Useful links and contact details

Agenția de Intervenție și Plăți pentru Agricultură English Română Formular de căutareCăutare

National Fund for Environment of Moldova

National Fund for Environment of Moldova

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

2022 - to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

The Fund's resources are managed through the public institution "National Office for the Implementation of Environmental Projects"

The Fund represents the totality of financial means intended to finance programmes and projects in the field of environmental protection, climate change and sustainable management of natural resources.

SECAP sectors

Agriculture and forestry, Environment and biodiversity, Waste management

Who can apply:

The sources of the NMF's funding are annual allocations from the state budget, from development partners and other sources that do not contravene the legislation. The annual distribution of the Fund's financial means will be carried out in accordance with the Law on the State Budget, with the approval of the annual operational plans for financing environmental protection projects and on the basis of the decision of the organizational structure responsible for the management of the MNF.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

Ministerul Mediului Legal reforms of the National Environmental Fund – a stepping stone to environmental protection in Moldova

National Fund for Regional and Local Development under Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of Moldova (NFRLD)

National Fund for Regional and Local Development under Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of Moldova (NFRLD)

Beneficiary country

MD

Duration

2022 - to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

The National fund is operated by the body developing policy of regional development who performs assignment of fund from prior consent of National coordination council for regional and local development. The Regulations on management of means of National fund affirm the Government.

NFRLD is the main source of financing for investment projects for local public authorities. Thus, through the Fund are financed projects in water supply and sewerage, energy efficiency, local development, increasing tourist attractiveness, development of economic infrastructure, urban development.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Energy, Land use planning, Water, Others

Who can apply:

Each financing program has its own Regulation with specific requirements.

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

Annual distribution of the funds allocated to National fund is made separately on accomplishment of the annual plan of financing in the field of regional development and on accomplishment of the annual plan of financing in the field of local development according to the decision of National coordination council in regional and local development. The Financial resources received by the agencies of regional development from budgets components of the national public budget are controlled through the single treasurer account of the Ministry of Finance, and financial operations on execution of the investment project with financing at the expense of sources of the external help are performed by the agencies of regional development through commercial banks.

Inspiring examples

SATUL EUROPEAN

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SATUL EUROPEAN

State Subvention Program of the RA Government

State Subvention Program of the RA Government

Beneficiary country

AM

Duration

2018 - to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

type of funding

Grant

Managing structure & coordination

Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of RA and regional administrations (marzpetarans).

The subvention program for the development of economic and social infrastructures of the communities, initiated by the Government of RA (GoA), is a new form of community-state horizontal cooperation, which implies co-financing of part of the capital costs of implementation of municipal programs proposed by local authorities and approved by GoA. Depending on the program area, specificity of the activity, geographical location, and socio-economic impact for community, the state budget co-finances from 30 to 70 percent of the total cost of community infrastructure development programs. Community with a budget of up to 50 mln AMD is eligible for participation in the program, provided that it ready to allocate 3 mln AMD or more from the current year community budget for co-financing each of proposed projects. There are 12 types of projects eligible for financing under the subvention program.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Transport, Water and wastewater treatment, Waste management, Land use , Agriculture and forestry, Others

Who can apply:

Local authorities, including CoM Signatories

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

Mandatory co-financing of projects (30%-70%) by beneficiary communities. The scope of co-financing depends on the type of the proposed project and other criteria described above.

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

Government Building 3, Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Phone: +(374-10) 51-13-62, 51-13-54 E-mail: mta@mta.gov.am URL: www.mtad.am

Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund

Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund

Beneficiary country

AM

Duration

2005 - to present

Support to

Signatories

Support for

SECAP development

SECAP implementation (soft measures)

SECAP implementation (hard measures)

Technical assistance (external expertise)

type of funding

Technical assistance , Financial instruments (additional financing or guarantees)

Managing structure & coordination

Project management and coordination is carried out by the Fund in coordination with the financing institutions (banks).

R2E2 Fund is a state entity that creates favourable environment for the development of RE and EE sectors by introducing the best practice of sustainable energy aimed at ensuring energy security, freedom and economic growth in Armenia. Main objectives of the Fund are to promote EE and RE sectors development, foster market development and attract investments in the sector, set mechanisms to increase the level of energy security and energy system reliability, organize and implement loan, grant and other projects, promoting the sector’s development on behalf of the state as well as facilitate the reduction of anthropogenic impacts on the environment and the human health. Since 2017 the Funds, together with partner banks, has been implementing “Community-Based EE project for Municipal Facilities” project aimed to ensure financing of EE and RE investments in the Armenian communities.

SECAP sectors

Buildings, Energy

Who can apply:

Physical persons (residents of communities) and community administrations. Requirement as well as application formats and questionnaires are available at the Fund's website at: www.r2e2.am

CO-FINANCING (% IF REQUIRED)

N/A

Financial conditions

N/A

Useful links and contact details

29/1 Sayat- Nova Ave., 0001 Yerevan, RA Phone: +(374-10) 58 80 11, 54 51 21 E-mail: info@r2e2.am URL: www.r2e2.am

Alternative Financing Schemes
EU Bilateral Projects and Programmes
EU Funded Projects and Programmes
International Finance Institutions (IFIs)
International organisations & development agencies
National Programmes

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