Discover the programme
The Public Sector Loan Facility is a blending instrument under the Just Transition Mechanism that helps regions to alleviate the social and economic effects of the green transition to reach the EU’s climate target objectives. It supports regions, sectors and communities heavily dependent on carbon-intensive industries and funds projects addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges arising from the transition.
The Facility mobilises additional investments in close cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB). EIB loans of €6 to 8 billion and EU grants of up to €1.3 billion are combined to support projects from public sector entities and from private sector entities with a public service mission in the most affected regions. The grant component of the Facility is managed by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and implemented by CINEA.
Support for applicants
Find open Calls for proposals on the Funding & Tenders Portal
Discover the application and evaluation process
Watch the presentations and recordings of PSLF info sessions
Check the available budget and national envelopes
Discover eligible sectors, regions, and the map of approved Territorial Just Transition Plans
Discover tangible case studies, toolkits, and catalogues on good practices
The entry point for project promoters and intermediaries seeking advisory support and technical assistance
Manage your project
Communication and visibility requirements for your project
Necessary guidance and documents throughout your project's lifetime
Answers to questions about project implementation
News
The European Commission has selected three project proposals from Czechia and one project proposal from Spain for a total funding amount of €82.3 million from the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) of the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM).
The European Union’s Public Sector Loan Facility, part of the Just Transition Mechanism, supports the modernisation of railway infrastructure in the Ústí nad Labem region in Czechia with a grant of €1.62 million. The PSLF grant complements a European Investment Bank loan.
The Marseille Tramway Extension project (ETNS1) is financed by the European Union under the Public Sector Loan Facility, with a grant of €15 million and a loan of €100 million by the European Investment Bank (EIB).
The Lille Metropolitan area (Métropole européenne de Lille) has been awarded a green loan of €245 million by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund its public transport network and cycling paths. The loan is combined with a €31.5 million grant.
Publications
Discover the grant and loan components of the public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism in our brochure.
Learn about what the Just Transition Mechanism is all about and how it will address the social and economic effects of the transition towards a climate-neutral economy
Additional information
- European Commission - Directorate General for Regional Affairs (DG REGIO)
- Regional policy
- The Just Transition Mechanism
- The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism explained
- The EIB’s role in the European Commission’s Just Transition Mechanism
- How the EIB’s work supports cohesion and just transition