Conservação da natureza, biodiversidade e património natural - Alentejo

This incentive supports studies and planning initiatives that guide the Alentejo region’s transition toward a low-carbon economy. It aims to identify sector-specific challenges, propose decarbonization pathways, and create coordinated territorial strategies for climate neutrality.

• Must be planning or strategic studies aimed at:

  • Identifying decarbonization challenges at the territorial and sectoral levels.

  • Structuring regional actions contributing to carbon neutrality.

  • Integrating energy, mobility, environment, and land-use dimensions into low-carbon planning.

• Must align with the Regional Strategy for Intelligent Specialization (RIS3 Alentejo) and Climate Action Plans (PAACs).

• Should foster partnerships between municipalities, associations, academia, and public agencies.

Examples of Eligible Projects:

• A municipal consortium developing a decarbonization roadmap across transport and housing sectors.

• A study mapping carbon-intensive activities and proposing clean technology alternatives.

• A regional coordination plan for low-carbon infrastructure and green investment.

• Personnel directly assigned to the study or planning

• Technical studies and strategic diagnostics

• Expert consultancy and advisory services

• Workshops, public engagement sessions, and dissemination materials

• IT tools or models for climate and energy simulations

• Indirect costs (7% fixed rate on eligible direct costs)

Total budget of the grant: €1,000,000

Co-financing rate: 85% (ERDF)

Maximum value per operation: €200,000

Minimum value per operation: €50,000

• Public entities such as:

  • Municipalities

  • Intermunicipal Communities (CIMs)

  • Universities and R&D institutions

  • Regional public agencies

  • Sectoral public bodies or associations with relevant mandates

Other Conditions:

• Projects must be carried out in the Alentejo region.

• Only one application per lead beneficiary.

• Maximum project duration: 18 months.

• Cooperation agreements are required when multiple entities are involved.