- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EUNational
- Country
- AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSweden
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basinMediterranean Sea basinBaltic and North Sea basinDanube-Black Sea
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- Recovery and Resilience Task Force (RECOVER) and the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is the NextGenerationEU’s main implementing tool, aiming to strengthen EU cohesion by enhancing Member States’ resilience and growth, while supporting green and digital transitions for sustainable development and economic integration. Funds are made available to Member States to implement ambitious reforms and investments that make their economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and prepared for the green and digital transitions, in line with the EU’s priorities; and address the challenges identified in country-specific recommendations under the European Semester framework of economic and social policy coordination.
Member States must allocate at least 37% of the Recovery and Resilience facility budget to green measures and 20% to digital measures. In 2022, Member States used RRF support to implement various green measures, including promoting sustainable mobility, increasing energy efficiency, developing renewable energy sources, implementing climate change adaptation strategies, reducing air pollution, promoting circular economy practices, and restoring and protecting biodiversity.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Only Member States are eligible for the Recovery and Resilience Fund.
Rules on co-financing
No information found.
Procedures to submit proposal
Member States prepare national Recovery and Resilience Plans (RRPs), which are assessed by the Commission and decisions on which are taken by the Council. Payments to Member States are conditional on the completion of pre-agreed reforms and investments, with funds disbursed on the basis of progress in meeting these commitments.
Relevant websites
Country pages for the RRF: https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/economic-recovery/recovery-and-resilience-facility/country-pages_en
Q and A: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_21_481
Contact points
For Member State specific questions, see country pages for the RRF: https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/economic-recovery/recovery-and-resilience-facility/country-pages_en
