
Support for Feasibility Studies for Geothermal and Thalassothermal Projects
The aid for feasibility studies for geothermal/thalassothermal projects is aimed at the profiles mentioned in the catalogue: businesses and industries; local authorities; public bodies; associations; social landlords. The operations identified include: studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps). The amount indicated is: grant of 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant and 70% for a public applicant. This amount is an indication to be confirmed: the rules in force, available budget and applicable caps must be checked with the funder.
Aid for feasibility studies for geothermal/thalassothermal projects: this scheme aims at supporting studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps). The catalogue mentions the following operations: studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps). Funding and eligibility must be confirmed against the official rules and the applicant’s situation. Before any spending, check whether the application must be submitted before any commitment.
Funded by Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Run a personalised scan to identify the public grants and funding your company may be able to access.

Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: businesses and industries; local authorities; public bodies; associations; social landlords. Confirm the legal status, location, sector and any exclusions in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the detailed criteria are not sufficiently recorded and must be checked with the funder. Check in particular the application date, that costs have not started, the combination rules and any obligations to maintain the activity.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps). Do not consider a cost eligible without confirmation of the cost base, period and exclusions.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: grant of 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant and 70% for a public applicant. The amount awarded is not guaranteed and depends on the accepted cost base, regulatory caps, co-financing and the funder’s decision. Check the current version of the rules before taking any action.
How to apply
1. Check the eligibility of the applicant and the project with the funder. 2. Have the costs, cost base and co-financing confirmed. 3. Prepare the quotes, financing plans and supporting documents requested. 4. Apply before any commitment where the rules require it. 5. Wait for the acknowledgement of receipt or the decision before starting operations if a prior application rule applies.
Timeline
No closing date is confirmed for all cases. Check the opening period, any committee dates and review times directly with the funder. Do not consider the aid open without a recent check.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Aid for feasibility studies for geothermal/thalassothermal projects”?
Supporting studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps).
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: grant of 50% of the feasibility study cost for a private applicant and 70% for a public applicant. The amount granted depends on the accepted cost base, caps, available budget and the funder’s decision. Confirm the scale in force before building the financing plan.
Who can apply for this aid?
The scheme mentions in particular: businesses and industries; local authorities; public bodies; associations; social landlords. Eligibility must be confirmed according to the applicant’s status, activity, location and any exclusions in the official rules.
Which costs and steps should be planned?
The operations mentioned are: studies for heat and cooling production projects using the following renewable and recovered energy sources (EnR&R): geothermal energy and seawater energy (used directly or via heat pumps). The conditions indicated include: the criteria specified by the funder. Before signing any quote, placing an order or starting works, check with the competent funder whether a prior application is mandatory.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
Other grants of type “grant”
Other grants from Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Related needs and funding
Competitive calls for projects
Ecological transition and CSR
Capital and investment funds
Support and acceleration
Diagnostics and audits
Takeover and transfer
Discover the funding that fits your company
Check your eligibility for public grants
This scheme is only one of the grants your company may be able to access. Run a personalised scan to identify the funding opportunities that match your activity, location and project.
See the opportunities identified by the scan, then access your personalised report.



