While EFSI focuses on attracting private investors in economically viable projects, the bulk of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) consist of grants.
EFSI keskendub erainvestorite meelitamisele majanduslikult elujõuliste projektide juurde, Euroopa struktuuri- ja investeerimisfondid annavad aga enamjaolt tagastamatut abi.