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Funding opportunities for circular, bio-based projects: open call for proposals
A total of EUR 172 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive, circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. Apply to the Circular bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) call for project proposals by 18 September 2025.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Renewables for rural areas: policy brief
Rural areas will be key to the roll-out of renewable energy in the EU, however their specific energy transition challenges should be taken into account. A new policy brief explores the necessary elements to establish rural areas as leaders in the energy transition.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.
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Apply by 9 May to boost citizen-led renovation
Do you have expertise to assist the implementation of citizen-led, energy renovation projects? The European Commission is looking for service providers of tailor-made support, such as technical guidance, financial advice, project management, capacity building and network activation.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Rural Renovation Roadmaps guide homeowners towards sustainable futures
A set of practical guides covering 17 rural areas across seven European countries intend to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU, while contributing to the EU’s climate goals.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Flanders (Belgium) launches a Rural Pact for more resilient, sustainable, and connected countryside
The development of a Flemish Rural Pact – an ambitious partnership among government, provinces, local authorities, civil society organisations and rural communities – was launched on 27 March 2025 by the Flemish Minister of Rural Policy, Hilde Crevits.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘My Rural Future’ petition – ensuring LEADER/CLLD as a pillar for EU development
The new petition of the European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD) calls for concrete action to embed LEADER/CLLD at the core of EU policies, ensuring territorial cohesion, economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and effective rural crisis response.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The 2025 REGIOSTARS contest is open – apply by 20 May
Has your project made a positive regional or local impact? Are its benefits still visible after completion, with the potential to expand across Europe? Apply to the REGIOSTARS contest – gain valorisation and a promotional campaign by the European Commission for your project!
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
