Supported activities
On this page you will find all EIC grants. Including those that are currently open and in the process of opening. A call for applications may be open for a fixed period or for a longer period until the budget for the call is exhausted. On this page you can also find the grants under which projects are already implemented.
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51 Grants
7 Open rounds
Combined storm water systems
We support the resolution of storm water problems in densely populated areas.
Entering into a contract to protect a key habitat
Compensation of private forest owners for damage and costs caused by restrictions on forest use.
Flood risk prevention and mitigation
We support the mitigation of the potential consequences of floods in at risk areas.
Preparation of climate and energy plans and subsequent activities
We are supporting the preparation of climate and energy plans by local governments and their subsequent activities.
Purchase of zero-emission vehicles
The call for applications is open; the projects that have received funding are in the process of implementation.
Resource efficiency of companies
We support companies in carrying out resource audits.
Resource efficiency of companies
We support resource efficiency in business production.
Europe-wide LIFE programme to support environment and climate projects
We support applicants in submitting project ideas and finding partners.
Pan-European Innovation Fund to support the introduction of innovative technologies
We support applicants in submitting project ideas and finding partners.
Circular economy based production and consumption models
We support the shift from a linear to a circular economic model.
Compensation inside and outside of Natura 2000 areas
Compensation of private forest owners for the loss of income due to nature conservation restrictions.
Development of separate waste collection infrastructure
The aim of the support is to promote the circular economy by improving the separate collection of waste.
Reducing waste generation and the amount of packaging
We support the prevention and reduction of waste and the amount of packaging, along with promoting re-use.
Support for forest inventory
We support the preparation of forest inventory data.
Supporting the transition to renewable fuels for district heating in Ida-Viru County
We are supporting the production of heat from renewable sources in the district heating network of the City of Narva with a new or renovated heat production plant.
Waste recycling and preparation
We support the recycling of separately collected waste. The same goes for activities related to preparation.
Raising students’ awareness of green technologies
We support projects to raise awareness of green technologies among pupils.
Accelerate the introduction of renewable electricity generating equipment in industrial areas
We support the connection of electricity generating equipment in industrial areas to the distribution network or the transmission network.
Atmospheric air protection programme
We support a range of sectoral activities, including the connection of apartment associations to district heating.
Circular economy pilot projects
The purpose of the grant is to contribute to the development of the circular economy and the introduction of more environmentally friendly solutions by the public sector.
Circular economy programme
We support a range of activities in the field of circular economy and waste.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation plans
The purpose of the grant was to contribute to the reflection, setting and achievement of local climate and energy goals.
Climate change mitigation and adaption measures
The purpose of the grant is to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation at the local level.
Climate policy objectives for developing countries
We support activities that help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Co-financing programme
We support projects that receive core funding from external sources (such as LIFE, Interreg, etc.).
Development of pilot projects for energy storage
We support the development of pilot projects for renewable energy storage.
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.
Energy price compensation for household consumers
Compensation of energy costs to household consumers.
Environmental Awareness Programme
We support a range of activities to raise environmental awareness.
Environmental loan
We provided a loan to guarantee the co-financing of water projects financed by the Cohesion Fund (CF).
Fisheries programme
We support a range of fisheries activities.
Flood risk construction activities
We support construction activities to mitigate flood risks.
Forest measure
We support a range of maintenance activities in the forest.
Forestry programme
We support a range of forestry activities.
Introduction of green hydrogen in the transport sector and in the production of raw materials for the chemical industry
We support the creation of a complete chain of production and consumption of green hydrogen from renewable energy.
Kindergarten and basic school field trips
We support the participation of basic school classes and pre-school groups in active learning programmes.
Marine environment programme
We support the implementation of the actions outlined in the Action Plan of the Estonian Marine Strategy, as well as various research, development, and pollution response activities.
Nature conservation programme
We support a range of conservation activities.
Preventing bark-beetle damage in private forests
The aim of the support is to prevent damage caused by bark-beetles in private forests.
Purchase of electric buses and creation of the charging infrastructure
We support the purchase of electric buses and the establishment of charging infrastructure.
Raising awareness on climate change
The results of the grant is to raise awareness of climate change adaption and mitigation among children and young people, as well as teachers and specialists of the environmental education centre.
Support for a forest association
We support the activities of forest associations made up of private forest owners.
Support for cultural heritage conservation
We support activities related to the preservation of a heritage site located on private forest land.
Support for forest land improvement works
Support for upgrading existing land improvement systems in private forests.
Support for reforestation
We support the purchasing and planting of forest plants, the preparation of forest land, and the maintenance of forest crops.
Support for the development of green technologies
We support the development and piloting of prototypes of green technologies.
Supported activities will become clear when the Implementation Plan is amended.
We support the use of biomethane-powered buses and the construction of filling stations.
Supporting separate collection of waste within local governments
We support the development of separate collection infrastructure, including bio-waste management.
The construction of water and sewerage infrastructure for private individuals
We supported the construction of an internal public water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
Upgrading of boiler houses and piping, local heating solutions
We support the renovation of district heating boilers and piping, and the construction of local heating solutions.
Water management programme
We support a wide range of water management activities.