The main objective of this Scheme is to support voluntary organisations in reducing their overall energy and water consumption through an increase in energy efficiency, and/or reduction in water use, and/or augmentation of water supply. The assistance is intended to facilitate investment in solutions that contribute directly and tangibly towards these objectives.
Eligible Interventions are:
| Category | Water Efficiency and Supply Augmentation | Energy Efficiency | ||||
| Criteria | W1
Water Flow Reduction |
W2
Reservoir Restoration |
W3
Secondary Network |
E1
Water Heating |
E2
Equipment Efficiency |
E3
Lighting Efficiency |
Beneficiaries shall co-fund the investment in the interventions by financing 10% of the eligible costs.The minimum eligible cost shall be Euro 750 incl. VAT and the maximum eligible cost as described in section 4 of these Rules shall be capped at Euro 30,000 incl. VAT. The grant amount shall cover 90% of the eligible cost up to Euro 27,000 (incl. VAT).
The disbursement of the Grant shall be divided into the following stages:
| Stage | % of Allocated Grant |
| Pre-Financing | 60 |
| Final Claim | 40 |
Downloadable Files
Scheme Rules Call 3 – May 2023
Scheme Rules Call 2 – August 2022
Scheme Rules Call 1 – April 2022
How to Apply
All the information regarding the Energy and Water Efficiency Scheme for VOs can be found in the “Scheme Rules”
Section 9 of the Rules provide details on the application process.
The applicants shall ensure complete compliance to the ‘Scheme Rules’ prior to submission as no deviations or negotiations are allowed after submission. No late applications will be accepted.
For further queries contact us on scheme.vo@gov.mt or 2229 2558