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Objective of the funding programme

The Environment Programme supports sustainable development and reaffirms the goal of preserving, protecting, and improving the quality of the environment. It contributes to a greener, low-carbon, and sustainable Europe with a net-zero carbon economy by promoting a clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investments, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility.

In 2025, the programme is updated to align more closely with Bulgaria’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and the Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, increasing the share of funding for nature-based solutions, urban resilience, and flood risk management. Green infrastructure and ecosystem restoration are now prioritised under adaptation measures.

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Type of funding

Grants, financial instruments & budgetary guarantees (e.g. loan, debt, guaranty and equity investment)

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

The programme offers EU funding and national co-funding, with varying co-financing rates depending on the specific priority areas. Part of the initiatives will be financed through grants, while the remainder will be covered through a mix of loans and self-funding by beneficiaries.

Expected budget range of proposals

> 10M €

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

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Not mandatory; however, partnerships may be required for larger or cross-regional projects, especially those involving infrastructure.

Administering authority

Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW)

General information

Programme website (homepage)

Further information

ОПОС | eufunds

Bulgaria

All Bulgarian regions

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Step 6. Monitoring and evaluating adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Water management, Energy, Biodiversity protection, Ecosystems restoration

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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