National Just Transition Fund
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Please note – The below information is only for the National Just Transition Fund 2020. Access information and updates regarding the EU Just Transition Fund.
The National Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a key pillar of the Government’s plan for the Midlands region. A fund was made available in 2020 to support communities transitioning to a low carbon economy. The focus is on retraining workers and generating sustainable employment in green enterprise across the region. The call for applications for the National Just Transition Fund closed on 17 July 2020.
The objective of the Fund is to facilitate innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the Wider Midlands region (including East Galway, Kildare, Laois, Longford, North Tipperary, Offaly, Roscommon and Westmeath) and have significant employment and enterprise potential. The Fund supports projects that take a whole-of-Midlands strategic approach and complement other sources of public funding.
The projects represent innovative and inspiring plans from businesses, local authorities and communities in the Midlands who are committed to creating a green and sustainable economy for the region. This dedication from the community and targeted support will make the region a more attractive and sustainable place to live and work. The Fund will support training and reskilling so that local businesses and communities can adjust to a low-carbon transition.
Supported projects are diverse and cover a range of opportunities for the region. They include new enterprise hubs, supporting local business development, research and exploratory studies, tourism and heritage projects, and opportunities for reskilling.
The Department has now finalised funding agreements with all successful projects under the national Just Transition Fund 2020.
The Department is supporting 56 projects, which includes 16 projects which started project delivery in September 2020 and 40 larger value projects which started project delivery from June 2021.
The Fund is providing €22.1 million in grant funding to the projects. These projects will bring €15 million in additional funding to the region and support an estimated 178 direct and 999 indirect jobs, as reported by the grantees.
Details of all projects supported under the national Just Transition Fund are listed below:
State Aid is the name given in the EU to a subsidy provided by government (including state bodies) that distorts competition and affects trade between EU Member States. EU State Aid rules may apply to the award of funding under the Just Transition Fund. State Aid is reviewed on a case-by-case basis from the project applications received. There are two State Aid regulations applicable to the Just Transition Fund: the De Minimis Regulation and the General Block Exemptions Regulations (GBER). The level of support provided to any project will be determined by European Union State Aid rules under the GBER.
Your questions answered: Just Transition Fund - State Aid
Just Transition Fund - Philip Lee State Aid Presentation
Just Transition Fund Information Booklet
Information Booklet 2020
Just Transition Fund Draft Funding Agreement - Dec 2021
For more information on the Fund, please email JTF@decc.gov.ie
Read more about our progress on implementing a Just Transition