Island authorities and public bodies engaged in sustainable energy investments can benefit from a new call for C4T GROUNDWORK technical assistance launched by the European Commission. The programme will support selected beneficiaries in preparing and implementing Cohesion Policy investments that contribute to Europe's green transition, with applications open until 11 September 2026.
The call focuses on investments under Policy Objective 2 – A Greener Europe, covering areas highly relevant to islands, including renewable energy production and distribution, renewable energy communities, smart energy systems, energy storage, climate resilience, water management, circular economy solutions, and biodiversity protection.
Through tailored expert guidance, beneficiaries can receive support on developing project pipelines, identifying funding and co-funding opportunities, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and improving implementation capacity. Assistance will be tailored to each beneficiary's needs and may include workshops, peer learning activities, training, and expert advice.
For islands seeking to accelerate clean energy deployment, strengthen resilience, or advance community-led energy initiatives, this call offers a valuable opportunity to turn strategic ambitions into investment-ready projects backed by Cohesion Policy funding. The European Commission expects to select approximately 12–15 beneficiaries, with support delivered in the first half of 2027.