BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE CALL FOR FUNDS
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces challenges in terms of energy security, air quality and high energy costs in the public sector. Public buildings and systems are often energy inefficient, with outdated equipment and high energy losses.
Accordingly, the EU4EnergyEfficiency project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Czech Development Agency, is launching a Call for Expressions of Interest to identify public buildings with the greatest potential for energy renovation and installation of renewable energy sources, while providing technical support for the preparation of detailed energy audits and preparation of investments. The aim is to support priority and energy inefficient buildings and systems, reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, improve the quality of public services and contribute to accelerating the energy transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE CALL FOR FUNDS
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces challenges in terms of energy security, air quality and high energy costs in the public sector. Public buildings and systems are often energy inefficient, with outdated equipment and high energy losses.
Accordingly, the EU4EnergyEfficiency project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Czech Development Agency, is launching a Call for Expressions of Interest to identify public buildings with the greatest potential for energy renovation and installation of renewable energy sources, while providing technical support for the preparation of detailed energy audits and preparation of investments. The aim is to support priority and energy inefficient buildings and systems, reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, improve the quality of public services and contribute to accelerating the energy transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK AND GRANT AMOUNT
Funds will be allocated up to a maximum of 45% of the total investment value, while the provision of the remaining funds is the responsibility of the end user.
MEASURES THAT CAN BE CO-FINANCED
- Thermal insulation of external walls and roofs of public buildings;
- Replacement of external joinery with energy-efficient ones;
- Reconstruction or replacement of heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic hot water systems;
- Construction of solar photovoltaic systems for own consumption (exclusively with the implementation of energy efficiency measures).
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
The following can apply to the Public Call:
- public institutions (at the state, entity, cantonal and local levels),
- public institutions that manage facilities and systems owned by the public sector.
Facilities that have entered data on consumption and costs into the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for a period of at least the previous 3 years (2023, 2024 and 2025) can apply to the Public Call, namely for the Federation of BiH via the website www.isue.iseefbih.ba, for the Republika Srpska via the website www.emis.ekofondrs.org, and for the Brčko District via the website www.isge.ba.
ELIGIBLE COSTS
Eligible costs include the implementation of energy efficiency measures. For buildings and heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic hot water systems selected for the implementation of energy efficiency measures, UNDP ensures the development of project documentation, co-finances the implementation of the measures, carries out the process of selecting contractors, and provides supervision over the execution of the works.
The costs of taxes, land, obtaining permits, preparing applications and purchasing used materials and equipment cannot be financed from funds allocated through a public call.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- Completed and signed Application Form;
- Photo documentation of the current condition of the building and heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic hot water systems;
METHOD AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
Applications are submitted electronically to the e-mail address: JavniPoziv@undp.onmicrosoft.com
Deadline for submitting applications: 4th May 2026
EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF PROJECTS
The evaluation of applications will be carried out by an expert committee of UNDP and the Czech Development Agency based on the criteria of technical soundness, energy efficiency, financial sustainability and contribution to reducing energy poverty.
After the evaluation, applications will be ranked according to the total number of points achieved. In accordance with the available project resources, support will be awarded to the best ranked applicants.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING APPLICANTS
The evaluation of applications will be carried out on the basis of defined criteria and the corresponding distribution of points, in order to ensure a transparent and objective selection process. In accordance with the agreed approach, the criteria include the following categories:
1. Mandatory criteria (eliminatory)
In accordance with the National Investment Framework (NIF), applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A remaining lifespan of the facility of at least 20 years,
- Available energy consumption data for at least three consecutive years in the EMIS system.
Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered in the further evaluation process.
2. Energy criteria – 25 points
This category covers energy consumption and the composition of energy sources:
- Annual energy consumption in the last three years – 15 points: facilities and heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic hot water systems with higher consumption receive more points due to greater potential for savings;
- Energy mix and structure of energy costs – 10 points: priority is given to facilities and heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic hot water systems with a higher share of fossil fuels in heating energy consumption.
3. Financial criteria – 25 points
This category assesses the financial readiness of applicants to participate in the investment:
- The amount of their own participation, with the maximum number of points being awarded to applicants who can secure a higher percentage of co-financing for the intervention.
4. Ecological criteria – 20 points
Estimated:
- Annual CO2 emission associated with the facility. Facilities and systems of heating, cooling, ventilation and preparation of domestic hot water with higher absolute emissions receive more points, because they have a greater potential for reducing emissions.
5. Socio-economic criteria – 20 points
This category measures the wider social impact of the project:
- Number of users on a daily basis – 10 points;
- Number of users under the age of 30 – 5 points;
- Location in an underdeveloped municipality – 5 points, according to the development index, in order to ensure support for areas with the most pronounced needs.
6. Gender equality criteria – 5 points
Estimated:
- Share of female users of facility services.
7. Technical readiness – 5 points
Preference is given to applicants who have technical documentation, including:
- the existing condition of the building and the heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water preparation system (e.g. project documentation, plans – floor plans, sections, facades),
- technical characteristics of the equipment (boilers, radiators, ventilation units, lighting fixtures, cooling systems),
- information relevant to the assessment of the possibility of introducing RES.
A note about the selection process
The application of the above criteria and scoring will enable an objective and transparent process of selecting public facilities and heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water preparation systems with the highest energy intensity, the most pronounced impact on the environment and the highest potential for improving energy performance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For technical questions and support, interested parties can contact via e-mail address: JavniPoziv@undp.onmicrosoft.com