Supported activities
On this page you will find all EIC grants. Including those that are currently open and in the process of opening. A call for applications may be open for a fixed period or for a longer period until the budget for the call is exhausted. On this page you can also find the grants under which projects are already implemented.
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38 Grants
14 Open rounds

Circular economy based production and consumption models
We support the shift from a linear to a circular economic model.

Combined storm water systems
We support the resolution of storm water problems in densely populated areas.

Entering into a contract to protect a key habitat
Compensation of private forest owners for damage and costs caused by restrictions on forest use.

Environmental Awareness Programme
We support a range of activities to raise environmental awareness.

Flood risk prevention and mitigation
We support the mitigation of the potential consequences of floods in at risk areas.

Pan-European Innovation Fund to support the introduction of innovative technologies
We support applicants in submitting project ideas and finding partners.

Reducing waste generation and the amount of packaging
We support the prevention and reduction of waste and the amount of packaging, along with promoting re-use.

Resource efficiency of companies
We support companies in carrying out resource audits.

Waste recycling and preparation
We support the recycling of separately collected waste. The same goes for activities related to preparation.

Forestry programme
We support a range of forestry activities.

Nature conservation programme
We support a range of conservation activities.

Resource efficiency of companies
We support resource efficiency in business production.

Water management programme
We support a wide range of water management activities.

Circular economy programme
We support a range of activities in the field of circular economy and waste.

Europe-wide LIFE programme to support environment and climate projects
We support applicants in submitting project ideas and finding partners.

Climate policy objectives for developing countries
We support activities that help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Compensation inside and outside of Natura 2000 areas
Compensation of private forest owners for the loss of income due to nature conservation restrictions.

Accelerate the introduction of renewable electricity generating equipment in industrial areas
We support the connection of electricity generating equipment in industrial areas to the distribution network or the transmission network.

Atmospheric air protection programme
We support a range of sectoral activities, including the connection of apartment associations to district heating.

Co-financing programme
We support projects that receive core funding from external sources (such as LIFE, Interreg, etc.).

Development of pilot projects for energy storage
We support the development of pilot projects for renewable energy storage.

Energy price compensation for household consumers
Compensation of energy costs to household consumers.

Environmental loan
We provided a loan to guarantee the co-financing of water projects financed by the Cohesion Fund (CF).

Fisheries programme
We support a range of fisheries activities.

Forest measure
We support a range of maintenance activities in the forest.

Introduction of green hydrogen in the transport sector and in the production of raw materials for the chemical industry
We support the creation of a complete chain of production and consumption of green hydrogen from renewable energy.

Kindergarten and basic school field trips
We support the participation of basic school classes and pre-school groups in active learning programmes.

Marine environment programme
We support the implementation of the actions outlined in the Action Plan of the Estonian Marine Strategy, as well as various research, development, and pollution response activities.

Preventing bark-beetle damage in private forests
The aim of the support is to prevent damage caused by bark-beetles in private forests.

Purchase of electric buses and creation of the charging infrastructure
We support the purchase of electric buses and the establishment of charging infrastructure.

Purchase of zero-emission vehicles
The call for applications is open; the projects that have received funding are in the process of implementation.

Support for cultural heritage conservation
We support activities related to the preservation of a heritage site located on private forest land.

Support for forest inventory
We support the preparation of forest inventory data.

Support for forest land improvement works
Support for upgrading existing land improvement systems in private forests.

Support for reforestation
We support the purchasing and planting of forest plants, the preparation of forest land, and the maintenance of forest crops.

Support for the development of green technologies
We support the development and piloting of prototypes of green technologies.

Supported activities will become clear when the Implementation Plan is amended.
We support the use of biomethane-powered buses and the construction of filling stations.

Upgrading of boiler houses and piping, local heating solutions
We support the renovation of district heating boilers and piping, and the construction of local heating solutions.