European City Facility - OC#8: Support local authorities in developing investment concepts for sustainable energy

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TYPE OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED: The European City Facility (EUCF) Call 8 provides €60,000 lump-sum grants to support the development of investment concepts for sustainable energy projects. Funding covers preparatory activities such as feasibility studies, energy audits, engineering analyses, legal and financial assessments, market studies, social studies, and technical assistance. Beneficiaries may use the grant for internal staff, external experts, subcontractors and participation in capacity-building activities. The grant supports investment preparation rather than the direct implementation of infrastructure projects. SECTORS / DOMAIN: Sustainable energy, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable heating and cooling. Targeted investment sectors include public buildings (including social-rental and public housing), private residential and non-residential buildings, building-integrated renewables, district heating and cooling networks, sustainable urban mobility, innovative energy infrastructure, renewable energy production infrastructure, public lighting and waste heat recovery. Other sustainable energy sectors may also be considered. INDIVIDUAL OR CONSORTIUM: Applications may be submitted by individual municipalities or local authorities, formal or informal groupings of municipalities/local authorities, or eligible local public entities aggregating municipalities/local authorities. Groupings must appoint a lead applicant responsible for