[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 23, 2025 (single-stage)

Total budget: €5,500,000 for 2025; individual grant size varies

Supports projects that enhance climate governance, awareness, capacity building, and policy implementation to advance EU climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.

--- ## Description This call funds projects under the LIFE Programme aimed at strengthening EU climate change governance and information. The focus is on supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of EU climate legislation and policy. Projects are expected to contribute to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation by improving governance, building the capacities of public and private actors, and engaging civil society. Key intervention areas include: - Raising awareness and incentivising behavioural change, including support for the European Climate Pact - Building green skills and capacity for climate mitigation and adaptation - Capacity building and awareness on fluorinated greenhouse gases - Support for national, regional, or local climate and energy strategies and plans - Activities related to sustainable finance for climate action - Greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting - Development of LULUCF (Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry) inventories and carbon removal registries - Knowledge sharing and capacity building on the EU Emissions Trading System - Climate policy monitoring, assessment, and ex-post evaluation --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: **September 23, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time** (single-stage) --- ## Funding Amount - **Total budget for this call:** €5,500,000 (2025) - **Grant size:** The size of individual project grants will vary depending on the scope and ambition of the proposed activities. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** As specified in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-sap-clima_en.pdf), eligibility is generally open to legal entities (public or private bodies) established in EU Member States or associated countries. - **Other conditions:** Detailed admissibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are outlined in the call document, including page limits and proposal format. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-GOV?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Process:** The call follows a single-stage submission and evaluation process. - **Templates and forms:** Application forms, budget tables, and supporting documents are available on the call page and must be used. - **Evaluation criteria:** Proposals will be evaluated for relevance, impact, quality, and implementation, as detailed in the call documentation. --- ## Additional Information - **Guidance for applicants:** Refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for step-by-step instructions. - **National Contact Points (NCPs):** Applicants are encouraged to contact their [National Contact Point](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) for advice and support. - **FAQs:** Frequently asked questions are available on the [LIFE support page](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-support-applicants_en#ecl-inpage-1377). --- ## External Links - [Call page and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-GOV?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-sap-clima_en.pdf) - [Standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/temp-form/af/af_life-sap-oag_en.pdf) - [Detailed budget table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_life_en.xlsx) - [LIFE support for applicants](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-support-applicants_en#ecl-inpage-1377) - [FAQs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [National Contact Points](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Link/Details | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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