Second Call for Proposals under the Public Sector Loan Facility now open

The European Commission published today the second call for proposals under the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants can find all relevant documentation, including the call text, the application templates, the legal framework, the deadline dates for applying and the link to the online submission system. Further information on the call is also available on the CINEA website. 

The second PSLF call for proposals is open to all EU Member States on a competitive basis, with no pre-allocated national envelopes. A total budget of €630 million in grants is available. 

The call covers the period 2026-2027, with four intermediary submission cut-off dates during its implementation: 

• 27 January 2026
• 16 April 2026
• 17 September 2026
• 16 February 2027

There are two distinct call topics, depending on the type of EIB loan involved: standalone projects and framework loans: 

• JTM-2026-PSLF — STANDALONE PROJECTS
• JTM-2026-PSLF — FRAMEWORK LOANS

To help potential applicants navigate the call requirements and procedures, an online Info Day will take place on 14 November 2025. The session will cover details of the grant and loan components, submission process and available advisory support. 

The full agenda and further details about Info Day are available on the event page. 

About the PSLF

The PSLF is a key instrument under the JTM. It supports regions most affected by the transition towards climate neutrality, helping them address its social, economic and environmental impacts. The Facility combines loans from the European Investment Bank (up to approximately €6-8 billion) with grants from the European Commission (up to €1.3 billion). It primarily assists public sector entities in implementing projects identified in Territorial Just Transition Plans, which address regional development needs and transition goals to be achieved by 2030. 

The first PSLF call (2022-2025) was launched on 19 July 2022, featuring ten intermediate cut-offs until the end of 2025. The second call (2026-2027) builds on the first, offering continued support to Member States on a competitive basis to advance the just transition across the EU. 

The PSLF is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and implemented by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) in close collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB). 

DG REGIO 

DG REGIO of the European Commission is responsible for responsible for EU policies on regions and cities. It develops and carries out the Commission's policies on regional and urban policy. It assists the economic and social development of the developed and less developed regions across the European Union. 

CINEA 

CINEA manages several EU funding programmes supporting the EU Green Deal objectives. It works closely with beneficiaries to ensure efficient project delivery, knowledge sharing, and synergies for a sustainable, connected, and decarbonised Europe.

EIB 

The EIB, whose shareholders are the 27 Member States of the European Union, is the EU’s long-term financing institution. The EIB provides loans to the public and private sectors to support high-quality investments contributing to the achievement of the EU headline targets.   

For more information about the PSLF, including ongoing projects and upcoming funding opportunities, visit the PSLF webpage.