ERDF — Just Transition Fund (JTF) — Renewable Energy and Green Infrastructure Investments
Purpose of the scheme: Support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs as defined by EU law; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations; higher education institutions and public research organisations; competitiveness clusters; etc. The amount and conditions must be confirmed in the official rules applicable to the project and area.
The scheme “ERDF – Just Transition Fund (JTF) – Investment in renewable energy and green infrastructure for a just transition” is listed as a local (regional) scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. It is EU funding whose rules are set out in the applicable action sheet, not an automatic grant. Before applying, check the criteria, eligible costs, combination rules and the actual status of the call with the managing authority.
Funded by Région Normandie, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: SMEs as defined by EU law; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations; higher education institutions and public research organisations; competitiveness clusters; etc. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and any exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: each project must at least maintain the same number of jobs or create new jobs. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the applicable implementation document (DOMO) and action sheet, state aid rules, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: investment in renewable energy in line with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and in energy efficiency: supporting diversification investment in renewables, including green hydrogen production and energy storage; investment in strengthening the circular economy, notably through waste prevention and reduction, waste sorting, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling: supporting waste recycling projects (excluding energy recovery) and, more broadly, any project avoiding waste production and promoting efficient resource use (optimising flows, raw materials, etc.), reuse and repair; investment in the rehabilitation, decontamination, remediation and reuse of brownfield sites resulting from the transition, taking into account the polluter-pays principle: supporting the rehabilitation of industrial brownfields resulting from the transition, notably so that new companies can set up in the JTF area. Check the project category, eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant whose amount depends on the project. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the rate applicable to the project; check the public aid rate, the EU share, caps and the state aid scheme.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority and the current action sheet. 2) Check legal, sector and geographical eligibility. 3) Confirm eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Submit the documents on the official portal and keep the acknowledgement. Do not commit costs before applying where the rules require it. Ask the managing authority for confirmation of the scheme’s details.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. The call timetable, deadline and available budget must be confirmed with the managing authority.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Normandie, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Normandie, Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Just Transition Fund (JTF) – Investment in renewable energy and green infrastructure for a just transition” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: SMEs as defined by EU law; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations; higher education institutions and public research organisations; competitiveness clusters; etc. Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project, state aid scheme and the action sheet’s criteria.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
a grant whose amount depends on the project. Distinguish the EU aid rate from the total public aid rate, and check caps and eligible costs in the applicable action sheet.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. Check the timetable, portal, documents and any requirement to apply beforehand with the managing authority.
Official source
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