Emergence and Consolidation of a Circular Economy in Overseas Territories and Corsica
ADEME supports public bodies, companies and associations in Corsica and the overseas territories with circular economy projects: tackling waste, reuse and repair, local recycling and sustainable food; studies, outreach and investments can all fall within scope.
In Corsica and the overseas territories, ADEME supports projects that reduce waste, extend product life or build local recycling channels. The scheme can fund studies and trials as well as equipment and capital investment.
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Who can apply
Public bodies, companies and associations can apply. Geographical coverage includes Corsica and the overseas territories listed by ADEME, including Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Eligibility conditions
The project must address a local circular economy issue: reducing material losses or unsold food, developing reuse, repair or refurbishment, building a local recycling/material recovery channel, or changing food practices. Costs and deliverables must be detailed according to ADEME’s cost categorisation guide.
What the scheme covers
Eligible actions include in particular local assessments, feasibility studies, trials adapted to island contexts, outreach and training, reuse and recycling centres (ressourceries), sorting or material preparation equipment, and recycling or remanufacturing investment.
Amount and funding terms
The rate and cap depend on the type of cost and the eligibility and financing conditions “Émergence ECI OMC – 2026”. The official page does not give a single amount for all projects: the budget must be split between studies, outreach/communication/training and investment, then checked against the applicable ADEME scale.
How to apply
Download the 2026 financing conditions, the cost categorisation guide and the application guide. Describe the local problem, the material flows concerned, the beneficiaries, measurable results and the budget by item; apply via AGIR after discussing with the relevant ADEME regional office.
Timeline
Shown as running from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Coverage is limited to Corsica and the territories listed on the official page; confirm available funds and application terms with the regional office.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- 13 régions
Frequently asked questions
Which territories are covered?
Corsica and the overseas territories explicitly listed on ADEME’s 2026 page.
Which projects can be supported?
Tackling waste, reuse and repair, recycling and material recovery, and certain actions promoting sustainable food.
Does the aid cover investment?
Yes, the ADEME page mentions equipment purchases and capital investment, as well as studies, trials and outreach.
What is the aid rate?
It depends on the cost category and ADEME’s 2026 financing conditions; there is no single rate for all projects.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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