Water Sobriety for Industrial and Economic Activities
The agency launched a ‘Sobriété en eau des acteurs économiques’ (water efficiency for businesses) call for projects under its 11th programme (2019-2024), with a budget then announced at €20 million and an aid rate of up to 30% for large companies. Its 12th programme (2025-2030) provides for stronger financial support for businesses, with €289 million announced over 6 years for more efficient water use across the basin — the precise terms of the current call for projects have not been confirmed by an up-to-date official source.
The Agence de l’Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse helps businesses in its river basin (Rhône-Méditerranée and Corsica) to reduce their water consumption.
Funded by Agence de l'Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse
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Who can apply
Businesses (industrial companies and other economic activities) in the Rhône-Méditerranée and Corsica basin.
Eligibility conditions
A call for expressions of interest also exists for collective projects led by a trade sector or industry group, under the 2025-2030 programme, according to an Infogreffe fact sheet.
What the scheme covers
The projects supported aim to reduce water abstraction and consumption at industrial and business sites, through equipment or changes in practices.
Amount and funding terms
The 11th programme (2019-2024) announced a €20 million budget for the water efficiency call for projects, with an aid rate of up to 30% for large companies. The 12th programme (2025-2030) provides €289 million over 6 years for more efficient water use (for all stakeholders, not only businesses) — details of the rate and ceiling applicable today must be checked on eaurmc.fr.
How to apply
1. Identify the scheme currently open on eaurmc.fr (individual call for projects or collective call for expressions of interest). 2. Cost the water consumption reduction project. 3. Submit your application in line with the terms and timetable published by the agency. 4. Check the aid rate applicable to your company size.
Timeline
Not confirmed by an up-to-date official source — the application dates found (e.g. January 2025) relate to an earlier campaign and have passed. The Capital OS catalogue shows this scheme as available until the end of 2030, which corresponds to the time horizon of the agency’s 12th programme.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agence de l'Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2030
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
How much is the grant?
Up to 30% for large companies according to an earlier call for projects (2023); the 2025-2030 12th programme announces €289 million over 6 years for more efficient water use, with current rates and ceilings to be confirmed on eaurmc.fr.
Who can apply?
Businesses in the Rhône-Méditerranée and Corsica basin, individually or collectively through a trade sector or industry group.
Where can I find the up-to-date conditions?
On the official website of the Agence de l’Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse (eaurmc.fr), which publishes the calls for projects currently open.
Official source
Official Agence de l'Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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