RIBI · WATERDROP · MALTA
RO & water filter grants in Malta.
Explore the government grants for reverse osmosis systems and activated carbon filters, then follow the right application route.
Which grant fits your system?
The installation matters as much as the product. The higher RO rate requires a reject-water return.
RO Recycle
RO with reject-water return
40%
Up to €300
of eligible purchase and installation costs
For eligible RO installations that return reject water to the residential water storage for reuse.
Apply for the RO grantRO Wave
RO without reject-water return
15.25%
Up to €100
of eligible purchase and installation costs
For eligible reverse osmosis equipment without a reject-water return.
Apply for the RO grantTap Water scheme
Activated carbon filtration
60%
Up to €100
of eligible purchase and installation costs
For eligible activated carbon water filtration equipment, including qualifying under-sink systems.
Apply for the carbon filter grantSubmit within six months of purchase or by the scheme closing date, whichever comes first. REWS currently lists both schemes through 31 December 2026.
From choosing to claiming
Check your route
Read the REWS conditions and confirm the equipment and installation that suit your home.
Buy, install and keep the paperwork
Keep the fiscal receipt, itemised invoice and proof of payment. Use a traceable payment method in the applicant’s name.
Submit to REWS
Choose the correct application below, attach the required documents and submit after installation. REWS assesses the claim and pays approved grants.
Before you buy
Grants are intended for eligible domestic installations in Malta. Applicant, property, payment and equipment conditions apply. Commercial use and duplicate public funding are restricted. Read the full REWS guidelines before committing.
Ready to apply?
Use the regulator’s application for your system. These links open the official REWS website.
A few useful answers
Is the grant deducted at checkout?
No. You pay RIBI for your order and claim the reimbursement from REWS after purchase and installation. Approval is decided by REWS.
Does every RO system receive 40%?
No. The 40% rate, capped at €300, requires an eligible installation with reject-water return. The standard RO rate is 15.25%, capped at €100.
Can RIBI approve my application?
No. RIBI can help with product and purchase information; REWS decides eligibility and grant approval.
Not sure which system to choose?
Talk to RIBI about the model, your installation and the paperwork supplied with your purchase.
Scheme information checked 11 November 2026. This is a practical summary; the current REWS conditions and application forms govern your claim.
