Grant name: PSLF-Loan Schemes
Funding organization: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Total funding amount: EUR 1,312,500,000
Duration: 2022-2025
Primary objective: Support public sector investments addressing climate transition challenges
Key stakeholders: EU Member States, public sector entities, EIB
Eligible organization types: Public bodies or private bodies entrusted with a public service mission
Natural persons are not eligible, except for self-employed individuals
International organizations are eligible
Eligible countries: EU Member States
Projects must benefit territories covered by an approved Territorial Just Transition Plan
Projects must address serious social, economic, and environmental challenges
Must be linked to an EIB framework loan
Excluded sectors: Nuclear power, tobacco, fossil fuels
Minimum loan amount for standalone projects: EUR 12,500,000
Grant amount: 15% of the loan component, or 25% for projects in less developed regions
Multiple cut-off dates for submissions: 19 October 2022, 19 January 2023, 19 April 2023, 20 September 2023, 17 January 2024, 17 April 2024, 19 September 2024, 16 January 2025, 15 April 2025, 11 September 2025
Projects cannot receive support from other EU programmes
Application Form Part A and Part B
Detailed budget table/calculator
CVs of core project team
Activity reports (not needed for public bodies)
List of previous projects
Relevance and impact: 10 points
Quality: 10 points
Bonus points for projects in less developed regions, contributing to climate targets, and having decarbonisation plans
Projects must comply with the 'do no significant harm' principle
Respect for fundamental rights and EU values must be ensured
Alignment with Territorial Just Transition Plans
Demonstrating measurable impact
Submitting incomplete applications
Failing to comply with eligibility criteria