Source: NetZeroCities

NetZeroCities announced the final call for cities to join the two-year Pilot Cities Programme commencing in September 2024, aiming to accelerate towards achieving their 2030 climate-neutrality goals. The call for applications is exclusively open to Mission Cities not yet enrolled in the programme.

Successful cities will explore and test pathways relevant to their key emission domains, generating insight that can guide decarbonisation efforts across other European cities. Prospective applicants can read about some of the transformational activities of current Pilot Cities here.

For this cohort, between 18 million and 26 million Euros will be distributed in total with awards ranging between 500,000 – 600,00 Euros, 1,000,000 Euros, or 1,500,000 Euros. Applications are open from 16 January until 18 March, with a decision to be announced on 20 May. All the information related to the call is available on the Pilot Cities Programme page and on the EU Funding Portal.