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Objective of the funding programme

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is a funding mechanism designed to support the development and economic growth of EU regions and local communities, with a particular focus on less developed areas. It pays special attention to regions facing geographical disadvantages, such as remote locations, islands, mountainous areas, or sparsely populated regions, as well as urban areas dealing with economic, social, and environmental challenges. The goal is to address these imbalances, foster regional cooperation, and make regions greener, low-carbon, and more resilient, while strengthening European cohesion and development. Climate adaptation projects are a key area of funding, focusing on initiatives such as sustainable urban mobility, energy efficiency upgrades, and ecosystem restoration.

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Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

40-85% co-financing rate, adapted to the development level of the region.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €, 50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €, 1M € - 10M €, > 10M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

Depending on the operational programme. A transnational or cross-border consortium may be required under the Interreg programmes.

Administering authority

ERDF finances programmes under shared responsibility between the European Commission and national and regional authorities in Member States. The administrations of Member States select the projects to be financed and are responsible for their day-to-day management.

General information

ERDF regulation

Further information

Interreg: European Territorial Co-operation

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

All regions in EU-27

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Health, Transport, Water management, Energy, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Marine and Fisheries

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The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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