Industrial pollution reduction aid
“Industrial pollution reduction aid” concerns reducing industrial pollution and micropollutants. The expenditure, beneficiaries and amount depend on the conditions described on this page and the funder’s rules. Point to watch: the distinction between preparatory studies and pollution reduction works. The date announced to guarantee review in 2026 (30/09/2026) has passed; confirm the next window.
Are you working on a project for reducing industrial pollution and micropollutants? This page sets out the parameters of the “Industrial pollution reduction aid” scheme based on the catalogue information: Support the fight against pollution (micropollutants, conventional and accidental pollution). This scheme is part of the Seine-Normandy Water Agency’s 2025–2030 programme. Before ordering, signing a quote or starting works, check the official rules, the status of the application window and the criteria applying to your business. An aid appearing in the catalogue does not guarantee that it is open or that a grant will be awarded.
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Who can apply
Businesses.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not given in the catalogue field. In particular, check the location, size and financial situation of the business, the sector exclusions and the eligibility date.
What the scheme covers
Studies: general and orientation studies; diagnostic studies; preliminary studies to support the decision to carry out works; studies needed to carry out the works; studies on rehabilitating polluted sites and dredging sediments, pilot trials. Works: clean technologies — changes to the production system avoiding all or part of the pollution flow or replacing it with a smaller or easier-to-treat flow, or a system (individual or centralised) recovering the material contained in the pollution emitted; pilot operations such as developing new production channels, techniques or technologies (green chemistry, industrial ecology, etc.); treatment works — reducing chronic pollution by installing systems to collect, treat or pre-treat polluted effluents and their by-products, collecting and storing concentrated or greasy effluents before sending them to an authorised centre, and wastewater treatment plants; moving discharge points to less sensitive (natural) receiving environments or creating planted discharge zones; accompanying measures — works to adapt and make the collection and treatment of discharges more reliable, self-monitoring of discharges; treating rainwater discharges; structures preventing accidental pollution, from floating waste to microplastics; reducing pollution risks linked to site flooding; reducing micropollutants — significantly reducing micropollutant discharges from sites discharging directly into the natural environment or connected to a public sewer network; reducing atmospheric micropollutant emissions where they are a significant source of contamination of aquatic environments; collecting and disposing of concentrated effluents — creating collective centres to group or recover the material contained in sludge and concentrated effluents; actions and works on effluents (concentrated, toxic or greasy) likely to disrupt the sewerage system, compromise sludge recovery or pollute water; managing ordinary rainfall at source; new installations (new geographical location less than 2 years ago) — studies and works on treatment systems and clean technologies going beyond regulatory requirements; emergency measures needed to restore effluent treatment installations are eligible in the event of natural events, ground collapse or any other phenomenon likely to be amplified by climate change.
Amount and funding terms
A grant whose amount will depend on the project.
How to apply
1. Check that the business, the activity and the project meet the scheme’s criteria. 2. Read the rules and identify the eligible expenditure and the supporting documents required. 3. Confirm the opening and deadlines with the funder. 4. Where the scheme requires it, apply before any order, signature or start of work. 5. Keep quotes, invoices, proof of payment and proof of completion. Apply on the Démarches Simplifiées website: https://www.demarches-simplifiees.fr/commencer/demande-aide-agence-de-eau-seine-normandie-v-2 (link dated 21 March 2025).
Timeline
No end date is given in the source catalogue. Check whether the application window is open and the deadline with the funder before any commitment.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2030
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which industrial pollution reduction projects are concerned?
The Seine-Normandy Water Agency page describes studies, clean technologies, treatment works, micropollutant reduction and measures to prevent accidental pollution.
Does the aid fund studies before works?
Yes. The official page mentions general studies, diagnostics, preliminary decision-support studies and studies needed to carry out the works, provided they comply with the programme.
What is the maximum amount of the aid?
The catalogue entry does not provide a single cap. The rate depends on the project and may be limited by European or national rules on aid to economic activities.
Can I still apply for review in 2026?
The official page stated that complete applications had to be submitted before 30 September 2026 to guarantee review in 2026. As this date has passed, contact the Water Agency to find out the next window.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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