In General

The European Commission has launched the LIFE Programme’s 2023 Calls for project proposals.

There is €611 million available for nature conservation, environmental protection, climate action, and clean energy transition projects.

Which Calls opened today?

  • Standard Action Projects:
    • Nature and biodiversity –  €148.4 million
    • Circular economy and quality of life – €81 million
    • Climate change mitigation and adaptation – €66.35 million
  • Strategic Integrated Projects: climate and environment – €83 million
  • Operating Grants for specific non-profit making entities, that have signed a Framework Partnership Agreement – €14 million
  • Technical Assistance Replication – €6.5 million
  • Projects for addressing ad hoc Legislative and Policy priorities – €15 million

Which Calls are coming up?

  • 11 May: Clean Energy Transition Projects

How can I apply?

Go to the European Commission’s funding & tender opportunities portal, where you will find information on LIFE 2023 Calls for proposals and instructions on submitting your application.

Where can I find out more?

There is more information on the kinds of projects we fund, application dates and how to apply on our LIFE 2023 Calls for proposals page.

EU Info Days were organised on 25 and 26 April to guide potential applicants through the application process. Recording of EU Info days sessions will be available for interested parties on the CINEA website shortly afterwards. A dedicated virtual information session on the specificities of the calls for Clean energy transition will take place on 1 June 2023.

Other useful links

European National Contact Points

The future is green. The future is LIFE leaflet

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