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Objective of the funding programme

The National Trust EcoFund (NTEF) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance environmental quality in Bulgaria. It focuses on improving energy efficiency in public buildings owned by state or municipal authorities and promoting the use of electric vehicles in the public sector. The fund plays a relevant role in climate adaptation by supporting sustainable infrastructure and cleaner public transport, thereby reducing environmental stress and contributing to long-term urban resilience.

Programme priority areas include:

  • Mineral waters
  • Energy efficiency
  • Electric vehicles
  • Educational programs

For further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation, contact ecofund@ecofund-bg.org.

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

25%-85% of co-financing rate.

Expected budget range of proposals

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

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

Not specified

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

The fund originates from a Debt-for-Environment Swap Agreement between the Government of Bulgaria and the Swiss Confederation. The Fund’s institutional consists of a Managing Board (MB), an Advisory Committee (AC), and an Executive Bureau (EB).

Publication page

General information

Programme's website (homepage)

Further information

NTEF publications

Bulgaria

No

All regions

Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Buildings, Forestry, Transport, Water management, Energy

Disclaimer
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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