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

September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€28,000,000 total budget for this topic in 2025; individual project grant sizes vary

Supports projects that advance EU climate goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovation in energy, transport, land management, and industrial decarbonisation.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity under the LIFE Climate Action programme supports projects in the Climate Change Mitigation Priority Area. It aims to help deliver the European Green Deal by advancing the EU Climate Law objectives, specifically targeting a reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Projects should focus on scalable, innovative solutions in sectors such as energy, transport, industry, waste management, and land/coastal management, with an emphasis on quantifiable climate impact. Targeted interventions include: - Recovery, recycling, and reclamation of ozone-depleting substances and alternatives to fluorinated greenhouse gases - Zero-emission mobility and decarbonisation of road and other transport modes - Renewable energy generation and energy efficiency improvements - Reduction of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in industry and waste management - Land and coastal management for emissions reduction and carbon removals, including conservation of natural carbon sinks - Industrial solutions for carbon removal, capture, use, and storage Projects must demonstrate efficient delivery of measurable climate objectives and directly support the EU’s intermediate and long-term climate ambitions. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: **September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)** --- ## Funding Amount - **Total topic budget (2025):** €28,000,000 - **Grant size:** Varies by project; typical LIFE grants range from several hundred thousand to several million euros, depending on scope and partnership. - **Funding type:** Grant (LIFE Project Grant, budget-based) --- ## 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), typically includes: - Legal entities (public or private bodies) established in EU Member States or countries associated with the LIFE programme - International organisations may also participate - **Consortia:** Projects may be submitted by single applicants or consortia; transnational partnerships are encouraged but not mandatory. - **Other conditions:** Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage electronic submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-CCM?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - **Key documents:** - [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) - [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) - **Evaluation:** Proposals evaluated on excellence, impact, quality, and efficiency of implementation (see award criteria in the call document). - **Timeline:** See section 4 of the call document for indicative evaluation and grant agreement schedule. --- ## Additional Information - **Partner search:** Applicants seeking collaborators can use the [partner search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search). - **National Contact Points (NCPs):** For country-specific support, consult your [LIFE NCP](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en). - **FAQs and guidance:** Extensive resources and [FAQs](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-support-applicants_en#ecl-inpage-1377) are available. --- ## External Links - [LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-CCM Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-CCM?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [LIFE Programme Overview](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life_en) - [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) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/temp-form/af/af_life-sap-oag_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQs for Applicants](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-support-applicants_en#ecl-inpage-1377) - [National Contact Points](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Technical support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National support (NCP) | [Find your NCP](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) |

Climate Change Mitigation

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