Supported activities

Open round Co-financing of environment and climate projects LIFE is a financial instrument directed towards the environment, supporting the development and implementation of the European Union’s environmental policy. LIFE programme Read more
Open round Development plans for heat management The purpose of the measure is reducing the final consumption of energy on the account of more efficient production and transmission of heat energy. Cohesion fund Read more
Open round Environmental loan Since 2016, the EIC has been granting loans to ensure the self-financing of water projects funded from the Cohesion Fund (ECF) during the period 2014-2020. Environmental loan Read more
Open round Flood risk studies The application round will support research and other preparatory activities needed to investigate the reason for flooding. Emission Trading System Read more
Open round Preserving and restoring protected species and habitats We support the restoration of specific semi-natural communities and the investments required for the maintenance of these communities. Cohesion fund Read more
Open round Supporting solutions for the separate collection of waste within local governments We support the development of infrastructure for separate waste collection by local governments, the handling of bio-waste, and the acquisition of the necessary inventory. Emission Trading System Read more
Achieving climate policy goals in developing countries Activities are supported which help developing countries alleviate climate change and adjust to its effects. Emission Trading System Read more
Adoption of new and innovative technologies - European Union Innovation Fund Companies may apply for support for the adoption of new and innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Emission Trading System Read more
Call I “Ecosystem resilience increased” The purpose of the grant is to progress towards the favourable/good status of native species and habitats, increased resilience of ecosystems to the pressures of climate change and alien species, and mitigation measures implemented to avoid further spread of alien species. European Economic Area grants Read more
Circular economy programme We support activities that help to use resources more efficiently and to introduce the principles of a circular economy, prevent waste and emissions, and reduce the environmental impact of the activities. Environmental program Read more
Climate change mitigation and adaptation plans The main objective of the Programme is to mitigate climate change and reduce the vulnerability to climate change in Estonia. The programme is being implemented and the outcomes will be achieved through four open calls and one small grant scheme. European Economic Area grants Read more
Development of railway traffic and connecting different modes of travel We support the construction and repair of cycle and pedestrian tracks, and access ways; construction and repair of bicycle and car parking spaces, and bus stops located up to 1.5 km from the railway stops; installation of information screens displaying real-time train and bus timetables and ... Cohesion fund Read more
Development of water management infrastructure We support the establishment and reconstruction of public sewerage systems and public water supply systems in wastewater collection areas with a 2000 p.e. pollution load; the reconstruction of public water supply systems servicing more than 2000 people. Cohesion fund Read more
Effective production and transmission of thermal energy We support the renovation of district heating boilers and the replacement of fuel; renovation of amortised and inefficient heating pipes; preparation of a development plan for heating management; and the construction of local heating solutions to replace the district heating solutions. European Regional Development Fund Read more
Energy and resource efficiency of undertakings We support performance of a concise and detailed audit; innovative energy and resource efficiency investments of undertakings. Cohesion fund Read more
Grant for nursery school and basic school study visits We support the participation of basic school classes and nursery school and preschool groups in active learning programmes involving nature and environmental education centres or companies related to environmental protection and use, where the pupils participate in active. Environmental program Read more
Green technology business development programme The purpose of the application round is to develop activeness and entrepreneurship related to green technology in Estonia. Emission Trading System Read more
Increase preparedness for responding to environmental emergencies We support the expanding of capabilities for extinguishing forest fires or wildfires; expanding of capabilities for marine pollution control. Cohesion fund Read more
Introduction of green hydrogen in public transport We supported the development and introduction of a complete green hydrogen chain in the public transport sector. Emission Trading System Read more
Managing flood risks The application round will support research and other preparatory activities needed to investigate the reason for flooding or find the appropriate technical solution. Emission Trading System Read more
Production of biomethane and promoting its use in transportation We support biomethane consumption and the launching of delivery in order to support the attainment of the renewable energy objective in transport, creating demand for the fuels produced from renewable energy sources and thereby launching the production of biomethane as well as contributing ... Cohesion fund Read more
Promoting energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in nursery school buildings We support buildings used as municipal nursery schools. Emission Trading System Read more
Purchase of electric buses and creation of the charging infrastructure We support the purchase of electric buses and the construction of charging infrastructure. Emission Trading System Read more
Purchasing fully electric vehicles We support the purchase of new, fully-electric M1 and N1 category vehicles. Emission Trading System Read more
Raising pupils’ awareness of green technology We provide the grant to green technology awareness projects intended for pupils in general education schools, which develop pupils’ awareness of science and smart solutions of green technology. Emission Trading System Read more
Recycling of waste and preparation for reuse We supported the recycling of separately collected waste. Also, activities related to preparations for recycling, but only if the activity is followed by the recycling of waste and this is demonstrable. European Regional Development Fund Read more
Rehabilitation of water bodies We support the construction and reconstruction of fish ladders and the removal of river dams obstructing the migration of fish. Cohesion fund Read more
Renovation of street lighting infrastructure We support the renovation of street lighting infrastructure. Cohesion fund Read more
Support for nature and environmental education centres We support nature and environmental education centres, to help mitigate the effects of the crisis. Government of the Republic grants Read more
Support for state activities (TORT) Supporting the activities of an intermediate body, i.e. TORT European Regional Development Fund Cohesion fund Read more
The atmosphere air protection programme The purpose is to support the improvement of ambient air quality, reduction of transportation pollution, reduction of the threat posed by radiation, reduction of pollution resulting from physical sources of contamination of the environment, reduction of the negative environmental impact ... Environmental program Read more
The construction of water and sewage infrastructure of private individuals The purpose of providing the grant was to ensure the collection of waste water in the waste water collection areas approved by the Minister of the Environment. Cohesion fund Read more
The environmental awareness programme The aim is to support shaping of environment-friendly consumption habits of the people of Estonia and increasing awareness of the ecological balance. Environmental program Read more
The fishery programme The aim is to achieve a balance between protection and use of the fish resources and to ensure biological diversity, preservation of the fish resources in the long perspective, and fishing possibilities for professional as well as hobby fishers now and in the future. Environmental program Read more
The forestry programme The aim is implementation of long-term development directions of forestry, ensuring regeneration of forests and reforestation, protection of forest ecosystems, development of private forestry through joint action and empowering of the organisations of private forest owners... Environmental program Read more
The marine environment programme The aim is to achieve and preserve a good status of the Baltic Sea marine environment, to support the research and development work required for this purpose, and to support the preventive activities required to ensure an effective pollution response in the event of potential large-scale accidents. Environmental program Read more

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