Eficiência Energética nos Equipamentos Sociais - Algarve

The main goal of this opportunity is to support energy efficiency improvements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in social equipment facilities in the Algarve region. It specifically targets Institutions of Private Social Solidarity (IPSS) and similar entities that own and operate such facilities. The focus is on projects that increase sustainability and contribute to environmental objectives within these organizations. Support is provided as a non-reimbursable grant, co-financed by European funds. Eligible activities must take place within the NUTS II Algarve area of Portugal.

• Projects must have a total cost exceeding €200,000, with only eligible expenses counted.
• Only projects not completed or fully executed before the funding request are admissible.
• Projects must demonstrate readiness and maturity, particularly for the main financial activity.
• Applicants must show capacity to operate and maintain the investment after completion.
• Projects must be located in the Algarve region (NUTS II).
• Actions must focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in social equipment.

Examples:

• A project to install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems in a residential care home for the elderly.
• Renovation of a day-care center to improve building insulation and reduce energy consumption.
• Introducing smart monitoring systems to track and optimize energy use in a rehabilitation facility.

• Acquisition of services for studies, architectural and engineering projects, and preparatory activities directly related to the operation.
• Construction and engineering works.
• Purchase of equipment, monitoring systems, technology, and software essential for the project.
• Services for supervision and safety coordination during construction.
• Price revisions for completed works, as per contracts.
• Non-recoverable VAT applicable to eligible costs.
• Creation of a video (mandatory for projects with eligible costs above €500,000) to showcase the project and its results.
• Acquisition of essential land through expropriation or direct negotiation.
• Information, dissemination, awareness, and publicity actions related to the project.

• Total budget of the grant: €2,000,000
• Co-financing rate: Up to 60%
• Minimum value per project: €200,000
• Maximum value per project: €1,000,000

• Applicants must present a project with a total cost above €200,000 (eligible expenses only).
• Projects cannot be fully completed or materially finished before applying for funding.
• Applicants must demonstrate the project's readiness, especially for the main financial activity, with supporting documentation.
• Applicants must prove their capacity to carry out and sustain the investment after completion.
• Applicants must comply with national and EU requirements and provide all needed declarations and certificates.
• A valid energy performance certificate and an ex-ante energy audit report must be submitted.
• Projects must be located in the Algarve region (NUTS II).
• Eligible applicants include institutions of social solidarity and public or equivalent entities owning social equipment.