Supported activities

Open round Development of water management infrastructure We support the establishment and reconstruction of public sewerage systems and public water supply systems in wastewater collection areas with a 2000 p.e. pollution load; the reconstruction of public water supply systems servicing more than 2000 people. Cohesion fund Read more
Open round Effective production and transmission of thermal energy We support the renovation of district heating boilers and the replacement of fuel; renovation of amortised and inefficient heating pipes; preparation of a development plan for heating management; and the construction of local heating solutions to replace the district heating solutions. European Regional Development Fund Read more
Open round Energy and resource efficiency of undertakings We support performance of a concise and detailed audit; innovative energy and resource efficiency investments of undertakings. Cohesion fund Read more
Open round Environmental loan Since 2016, the EIC has been granting loans to ensure the self-financing of water projects funded from the Cohesion Fund (ECF) during the period 2014-2020. Environmental loan Read more
Open round Managing flood risks The application round will support research and other preparatory activities needed to investigate the reason for flooding or find the appropriate technical solution. Emission Trading System Read more
Open round Production of biomethane and promoting its use in transportation We support biomethane consumption and the launching of delivery in order to support the attainment of the renewable energy objective in transport, creating demand for the fuels produced from renewable energy sources and thereby launching the production of biomethane as well as contributing ... Cohesion fund Read more
Open round Renovation of street lighting infrastructure We support the renovation of street lighting infrastructure. Cohesion fund Read more
Open round The construction of water and sewage infrastructure of private individuals The purpose of the grant is to ensure the collection of waste water in waste water collection areas with a pollution load exceeding 2,000 consumers. Cohesion fund Read more
Achieving climate policy goals in developing countries Activities are supported which help developing countries alleviate climate change and adjust to its effects. Emission Trading System Read more
Development of railway traffic and connecting different modes of travel We support the construction and repair of cycle and pedestrian tracks, and access ways; construction and repair of bicycle and car parking spaces, and bus stops located up to 1.5 km from the railway stops; installation of information screens displaying real-time train and bus timetables and ... Cohesion fund Read more
Increase preparedness for responding to environmental emergencies We support the expanding of capabilities for extinguishing forest fires or wildfires; expanding of capabilities for marine pollution control. Cohesion fund Read more
Preserving and restoring protected species and habitats We support the restoration of specific semi-natural communities and the investments required for the maintenance of these communities. Cohesion fund Read more
Promoting energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in nursery school buildings We support buildings used as municipal nursery schools. Emission Trading System Read more
Recycling of waste and preparation for reuse We support preparation of waste for reuse, incl. establishment of reuse centres and acquisition of inventory; preparation of waste collected by categories; recycling of waste collected by categories. European Regional Development Fund Read more
Rehabilitation of water bodies We support the construction and reconstruction of fish ladders and the removal of river dams obstructing the migration of fish. Cohesion fund Read more
Support for state activities (TORT) Supporting the activities of an intermediate body, i.e. TORT European Regional Development Fund Cohesion fund Read more
The atmosphere air protection programme The purpose is to support the improvement of ambient air quality, reduction of transportation pollution, reduction of the threat posed by radiation, reduction of pollution resulting from physical sources of contamination of the environment, reduction of the negative environmental impact ... Environmental program Read more
The earth programme The aim is to support sustainable use of mineral resources and maintenance of landscapes and organisation and distribution of mineral resources-related information. Environmental program Read more
The environmental awareness programme The aim is to support shaping of environment-friendly consumption habits of the people of Estonia and increasing awareness of the ecological balance. Environmental program Read more
The fishery programme The aim is to achieve a balance between protection and use of the fish resources and to ensure biological diversity, preservation of the fish resources in the long perspective, and fishing possibilities for professional as well as hobby fishers now and in the future. Environmental program Read more
The forestry programme The aim is implementation of long-term development directions of forestry, ensuring regeneration of forests and reforestation, protection of forest ecosystems, development of private forestry through joint action and empowering of the organisations of private forest owners... Environmental program Read more
The management of environment programme The aim is to support more efficient use of resources, pollution reduction, environment-friendly innovations, preparation for emergencies, and increasing the respective know-how and ability to analyse. Environmental program Read more
The marine environment programme The aim is to achieve and preserve a good status of the Baltic Sea marine environment, to support the research and development work required for this purpose, and to support the preventive activities required to ensure an effective pollution response in the event of potential large-scale accidents. Environmental program Read more
The nature preservation programme The aim is to preserve nature to ensure preservation of its diversity, a favourable status of natural habitats and natural fauna, flora and fungi species, as well as preservation of a natural environment of cultural and aesthetical value. Environmental program Read more
The waste management programme The aim is to develop the system of collection of hazardous waste to the level, which would include all counties and local municipalities; to develop an infrastructure for separate collection of waste and recycling, and prevention and reduction of pollution of the environment. Environmental program Read more
The water management programme The aim is to preserve and achieve a good status of waterbodies and groundwater and to ensure availability of complying drinking water. Environmental program Read more

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