Air Quality Improvement in Territories under Air Protection Plans (PPA) or Facing Current or Projected 2030 Exceedances
ADEME supports local projects to reduce air pollution in areas with a PPA or threshold exceedances, with a maximum amount of €30,000 indicated in the catalogue; eligible costs and the rate must be confirmed in the scheme’s conditions.
This aid targets projects that reduce outdoor air pollution in areas covered by an atmospheric protection plan (PPA) or facing current or expected exceedances in 2030. Actions can include studies, awareness-raising or investments that help reduce the target pollutants.
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Who can apply
Applicants working in areas covered by a PPA or affected by current or projected exceedances by 2030 may be eligible. The exact status of eligible beneficiaries must be checked on the official page and with ADEME’s regional office.
Eligibility conditions
The project must help improve outdoor air quality in the target area. The pollutants explicitly mentioned include NO₂, PM10 and PM2.5 particulates, ozone and potentially non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The project’s location and its expected effect on emissions are decisive.
What the scheme covers
Actions can include studies, communication, outreach or investments that help reduce concentrations or emissions of the pollutants concerned. The budget must separate costs directly linked to the action and demonstrate the expected results.
Amount and funding terms
Maximum amount indicated in the catalogue: €30,000. This cap must be read in light of the scheme’s official conditions (funding rate, cost base and any exclusions). Do not treat it as an amount automatically paid to every project.
How to apply
Identify the PPA or air quality exceedance that justifies the project, then set out the target pollutants, actions, indicators and budget. Consult ADEME’s current conditions and contact the regional office to confirm the eligible beneficiary, cost base and rate before applying.
Timeline
The catalogue mentions a €30,000 cap but does not confirm an open application period. Check the official page and the scheme’s availability with ADEME before preparing the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- 4 régions
Frequently asked questions
What is the announced cap?
The catalogue indicates a maximum of €30,000, subject to the official financing conditions.
Which areas are targeted?
Areas covered by an atmospheric protection plan (PPA) or affected by current or projected exceedances by 2030.
Which pollutants can be targeted?
Notably NO₂, PM10, PM2.5 and ozone; the description also mentions NMVOCs and PAHs.
Are investments eligible?
The catalogue description mentions studies, communication, outreach and investments; precise eligibility depends on the current conditions.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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