European Commission launched a Call for Proposals for the BUILD UP Skills – Upskilling and reskilling interventions enabling a decarbonised building stock and energy system integration. The call is open to all legal entities (public or private bodies) established in one of the eligible countries (i.e. EU Member States, listed EEA countries and countries associated to the LIFE Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature). The deadline for applying is 16 November 2023.
The call aims to increase the number of skilled building professionals at all levels of the building design, operation and maintenance value chain. The call supports actions that address one of the following thematic areas:
- Skills development and deployment supporting the implementation of core provisions of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD);
- Skills development and deployment supporting the decarbonisation of the building stock;
- Skills development for small-scale renewable energy deployment and energy system integration;
- Development and delivery of innovative on-site training methods as part of renovation projects, in cooperation with product manufacturers. Actions should focus on the skills needed to carry out deep renovation;
- Skills development and deployment for the implementation and effective operation of integrated home renovation services (or one-stop-shops), providing coordinated and coherent responses to the needs of building owners at each step of their renovation journey.
The call is part of the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, which has a budget of EUR 5.4 billion for 2021-2027. The call offers a funding rate of up to 60% of eligible costs, with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1.5 million per project.
Interested in how the call can benefit your organisation and community? Apply now via Funding & Tenders Portal.
