Most energy grants require a recent energy certificate and a budget supported by technical scope. Preparing these takes weeks, so start before the call is published.
The second common pitfall is the owners' decision. Without a valid resolution on the investment and the own contribution, the application cannot be submitted, and convening a general meeting alone takes weeks.
The third point is financing. Grants are typically reimbursed afterwards, so the building must fund the works upfront through a loan or targeted contributions.
Merbo monitors grants continuously for the buildings we manage and manages preparation from assessment to final settlement.