Funding and benefits: Grants Grant Call for Coal Communities East Europe Foundation announces a Grants Call for projects promoting the just transition of coal communities within the framework of the Regional Opportunities for Just Transition and Sustainability (ROOTS). The aim of the Grants Competition is to support projects that increase energy sustainability, improve the situation of vulnerable populations, develop socio-economic diversification, and strengthen institutional capacity. Within the framework of the grant competition, it is planned to support initiatives that: Projects that promote economic diversification of territorial communities, develop local entrepreneurship, create new jobs, and support innovative business initiatives. Particular focus is on SMEs, social entrepreneurship and initiatives that generate alternative sources of income in territorial communities affected by coal mining activities Projects aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of local authorities to plan and implement Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). In particular, this includes projects focused on strategic planning, partnership development, investment attraction and preparation for accessing funding from additional sources Applicants may submit separate project applications covering different activities of a single integrated project included in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). Such applications are accepted provided that they are independent, have clearly defined objectives, results, budgets and implementation plans, and that the activities do not overlap between applications; Eligibility and filters: A prerequisite for applicants is to have a project that contributes to the goals of a just transition and is included in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). In their project proposals, applicants must justify what specific outcome or indicator will be achieved through the implementation of the project and explain how they will ensure its achievement. Two or more applicants may submit a joint project application, provided that the implementation of such a joint project is envisaged in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). The application must clearly describe the role and responsibilities of each applicant, including planned activities and contributions to the project, and coordination and decision-making mechanisms; Applicants may submit separate project applications covering different activities of a single integrated project included in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). Such applications are accepted provided that they are independent, have clearly defined objectives, results, budgets and implementation plans, and that the activities do not overlap between applications; One applicant/group of applicants may submit only one application within this Competition. Application: Project applications may be submitted by: Applications from individuals, businesses, government agencies, political parties and religious organizations will not be considered. Two or more applicants may submit a joint project application, provided that the implementation of such a joint project is envisaged in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). The application must clearly describe the role and responsibilities of each applicant, including planned activities and contributions to the project, and coordination and decision-making mechanisms; Applicants may submit separate project applications covering different activities of a single integrated project included in the Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). Such applications are accepted provided that they are independent, have clearly defined objectives, results, budgets and implementation plans, and that the activities do not overlap between applications; One applicant/group of applicants may submit only one application within this Competition. How to apply Applications can only be submitted through the Grant Portal. The deadline for submission is March 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Past editions and people: no authoritative public roster was found in the retrieved source.