Green at Heart
General Information
Opening date
26 August 2024
Deadline model
single-stage
Deadline dates
27 October 2024 23:59 (Brussels time)
Forthcoming
Expected duration of participation
SME applicants must complete the project activities within 8 months maximum
Total funding available
500 000,00 €
Project acronym
Green at Heart
Full name of the EU funded project
Green at Heart: putting the green economy at the core of social startups and SMEs through scalable practices and circular economy scans.
Grant agreement number
101127667
Topic
SMP-COSME-2022-SEE-01 – Greening SMEs in the proximity and social economy ecosystem through transnational co-operation
Submission & evaluation process
The Green at Heart project supports socially-focused SMEs in the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain in developing sustainability roadmaps. Funded by the EU, the project runs from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2025.
Call Overview: This call invites socially-focused SMEs in the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain to submit sustainability action plans based on recommendations from the Go Sustainable or CTI tools. The top 60 proposals will receive €8,000 in funding to implement their plans. An additional €667 will be granted to SMEs attending the Vienna bootcamp to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Eligible Activities:
- Sustainable innovation in products, services, and processes
- Adaptation to environmental legislation
- Capacity building for sustainability-driven management
- Consultancy, coaching, and mentoring for sustainability goals
Key Dates:
- Call opens: 26 August 2024
- Submission deadline: 27 October 2024
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a socially-focused SME based in the Netherlands, Austria, or Spain
- At least one year of operational data
- Must meet the EU definition of an SME
Application Procedure:
Submit your application through the Green at Heart Submission Service by 27 October 2024. The application must include a project description, relevance, implementation plan, impact assessment, and budget.
For more details of the program and to apply, visit Impact Hub Amsterdam.
Evaluation:
Proposals will be evaluated based on project description, relevance, implementation plan, impact, and budget. Selected SMEs will sign a Sub-Grant Agreement and receive a 60% pre-financing, with the balance paid upon project completion.