Apply Now: Asbestos Replacement Support for Local Authorities 2026 (Italy)

The Lombardy Region is offering grants to local authorities for the safe removal and disposal of asbestos from public buildings, including the construction of replacements for the removed materials. Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible costs, capped at €350,000 per project. Online applications close at 4:00 p.m. on 10 November 2026. The call supports the removal and safe disposal of asbestos-containing roofing and other materials in public buildings. It covers both asbestos in a bonded form and friable asbestos. The construction of replacement structures or materials following removal may also be funded. The measure forms part of Lombardy’s regional sustainable development objective concerning the circular economy. The programme has a total allocation of €11,500,000 from regional funds. It offers a non-repayable grant of up to 100% of eligible expenditure, with a maximum of €350,000 for each project.

Supported work includes:

Applications will be evaluated and ranked. The ranking may remain open for later funding, subject to available budget. The supplied text states that the measure falls outside State aid rules because the supported work does not involve economic activity in a market. The following local authorities located in Lombardy may apply: Only one application may be submitted for each CUP (Codice Unico di Progetto, or unique project code). An authority may submit multiple applications if each relates to a different CUP. Asbestos removal from public buildings requires planned work and safe disposal. By also allowing funding for replacements, the programme helps local authorities complete the work needed after asbestos-containing materials have been removed. The supplied text does not include a complete document checklist. Follow the official call and platform instructions for required attachments. When is the deadline?

10 November 2026 at 4: 00 p.m.

When did applications open?

8 September 2026 at 9: 00 a.m.

Who can apply? Eligible municipalities, unions of municipalities, mountain communities, provinces, and the metropolitan city located in Lombardy. How much can one project receive? Up to 100% of eligible costs, capped at €350,000. What is the total programme budget? €11,500,000. Can the grant cover replacements after asbestos removal? Yes. The call includes construction of replacements for the removed asbestos-containing materials or structures, subject to its rules. Can one authority submit several applications? Yes, provided each application has a different CUP. Only one application is allowed per CUP. Eligible Lombardy local authorities can seek support to remove asbestos safely from public buildings and replace affected materials. Applicants should check the current call documents and form, prepare each project under its own CUP, and submit through Bandi e Servizi by 4:00 p.m. on 10 November 2026. For more information, visit Lombardy Region.