Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Greening SMEs in the proximity and social economy ecosystem through transnational co-operation

Funded by the European Union under the SKIFT project.

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total budget for the call is 484,200 EUR.

The call will remain open as long as funding is available.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To provide financial support for purchasing capacity building services to support the green transition of SEEs.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs) across Europe.

Funding Source and Type

Co-funded by the European Union.

Direct financial support.

Grant Frequency

One-time funding as long as the budget allows.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs).

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must have participated in the advisory and coaching activities related to the green transition.

Geographic Location Requirements

Must be established/registered in an EU Member State or EEA countries associated with the COSME part of the Single Market Programme.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Must have a history of engagement in social economy activities.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Applications must be submitted by a single organization; consortia are not eligible.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Capacity building services to support green transition.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Financial and narrative report at the conclusion of the consultancy.

Impact Expectations

Strengthening resilience, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of SEEs.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Maximum funding amount per application is 6,700 EUR.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

30% pre-financing at the signature of the agreement, remaining amount upon approval of reports.

Timeline and Implementation

Submission Deadline

Latest submission deadline is June 29, 2025.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with obligations related to social security contributions and taxes.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Application form must be completed in English or other accepted languages (Danish, Italian, Polish).

Grant Details

social economy green transition capacity building financial support small enterprises micro enterprises EU funding
Call For Social Economy Enterprises To Receive Financial Support For Purchasing Capacity Building Services To Support Green Transition
9510COMPETITIVE_CALLen
SKIFT
SME OTHER
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE EL HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50
SDG8 SDG12
FUNDING CAPACITY_BUILDING
None
484200.00
6700.00
6700.00
EUR
100.00
June 29, 2025, noon
Not specified