Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature & Biodiversity and Circular Economy & Quality of Life
This grant funds projects advancing EU environmental and climate policy in nature, biodiversity, circular economy, and quality of life, targeting specific priorities with measurable policy impacts.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 90% of eligible costs; typical maximum EU contribution per project: €1M–€4M depending on priority; project duration usually 24–36 months.
Summary: Funds targeted projects advancing EU legislative and policy priorities in nature, biodiversity, circular economy, and quality of life, supporting measurable environmental and climate policy impacts.
Key Information: Only one grant per specific priority is awarded; strict consortium and eligibility requirements apply.
Description
This European Commission grant supports projects that address annually identified legislative and policy priorities in the fields of nature & biodiversity and circular economy & quality of life. Projects must directly respond to specific needs defined by the European Commission and Member States to advance the development and implementation of EU environmental and climate policy. The call funds targeted actions with measurable impacts aligned with the EU’s environmental objectives, such as biodiversity-friendly forest management, sustainable urban development, combating environmental crime, circular business model mainstreaming, and enhancing cross-border cooperation on water pollution.
The call is highly prescriptive, with seven defined policy priorities for 2026. Each project must address only one specific priority; only one grant is awarded per priority.
