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Operational Programme Just Transition (OPST)

OP Just Transition

Funds just-transition projects in coal regions of Czechia through SFŽP support for new economic pathways.

Operational Programme Just Transition (OPST) is a Czech EU structural programme financed by the EU Just Transition Fund with a total budget of 42.7 billion CZK (approximately 41 billion CZK allocated directly to regions after technical assistance deductions). The programme covers the 2021–2027 programming period with project eligibility extended through 2029. The State Environmental Fund of the Cz…

SME development, research and innovation, digitisation, renewable energy, landscape restoration, worker retraining, and circular economy projects located exclusively in Czech coal-transition regions (Karlovy Vary, Ústí nad Labem, Moravian-Silesian).

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CZK 42.7B

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