C4T GROUNDWORK offers technical assistance to enable EU Member States and regions to effectively implement sustainability transitions with funding from ERDF and CF. Tailored technical assistance will be provided to selected beneficiaries by technical experts appointed by the European Commission and C4T Secretariat.

The target groups for technical assistance are public authorities, such as

• managing and implementing authorities of EU funds
• environment and energy authorities
• local and regional governments

C4T GROUNDWORK covers a wide range of thematic areas under Policy Objective 2 “A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe” under the ERDF and/or CF programmes, including:

• Energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
• Renewable energy
• Climate change adaptation
• Water and sustainable water management
• Circular economy and resource efficient economy
• Protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity, and green infrastructure

The deadline for submission of applications is 11 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST via this link. Learn more here.

An online information session will take place on Thursday 26 June 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00 (CEST). During the session, representatives of the European Commission and the C4T Secretariat will answer questions and provide guidance regarding C4T GROUNDWORK.

The C4T will also host a Q&A session on 26 August 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00 (CEST). Registrations to join both sessions are available at this link.