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Objective of the funding programme

The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument dedicated to environmental and climate action. For the 2021-2027 programming period, LIFE specifically focuses on four key priority areas:

  • circular economy and quality of life,
  • circular economy and quality of life,
  • climate change mitigation and adaptation,
  • and the clean energy transition.

Within the climate change mitigation and adaptation area, the LIFE sub-programme manages around €905 million to develop and implement innovative solutions to address climate challenges. Its specific objectives include developing, demonstrating, and promoting innovative techniques, methods, and approaches to achieve the EU's climate action objectives, while contributing to the knowledge base and best practices. Additionally, it supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of relevant EU climate action policies, with a focus on improving governance and enhancing the capacity of public and private actors, as well as involving civil society. The sub-programme also aims to catalyze the large-scale deployment of successful technical and policy-related solutions, replicating results, integrating related objectives into other policies, mobilizing investment, and improving access to finance. Furthermore, it may cover activities related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, provided they are not already covered by the Clean Energy Transition sub-programme.

See general information on how to apply to this programme.

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Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

Up to 95% co-financing, depending on the type of call

Expected budget range of proposals

100.001 € - 1M €, 1M € - 10M €, > 10M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

An international consortium is required.

Administering authority

European Commission

General information

LIFE website

Further information

FAQs

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

All regions in EU-27

Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Step 6. Monitoring and evaluating adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsBuildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Transport, Water management, Energy, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Ecosystems restoration

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