New Funding Opportunity: Empower Citizen-Led Renovation Across Europe

The EU Support Service for Citizen-Led Renovation (CLR) has launched a new call for enablers, offering funding to five additional organizations to support citizen-driven energy renovation projects across Europe. This initiative empowers local energy communities, one-stop shops, and public authorities to take the lead in scaling up sustainable home renovations.

January 13, 2026

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What is Citizen-Led Renovation?

Unlike traditional renovation programs, CLR puts citizens at the centre, and gives them the control: The selected enablers will support them, and they will act as facilitators, providing the technical, financial, and strategic support that communities need to overcome key renovation challenges.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants must be based in an EU Member State and belong to one of the following categories:

o Energy agencies

o One-stop shops & integrated home renovation service providers

o Energy community networks/federations

o Local public authorities (regions, provinces, medium to large municipalities)

o NGOs (consumer associations, environmental organizations, think tanks)

Key Details

· Online info session: 2 April 2025, 10:00-11:30 CEST – Register here

· Application deadline: 9 May 2025

· Project duration: September 2025 – December 2028

· Funding: Fixed budget range starting from €500,000 per enabler to cover project costs.

How to Apply?

Interested organizations can review the full application package and submit their proposals through the European Commission's Open Call platform. Find more details here: Open Call - European Commission

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