Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
The LIFE Programme funds innovative research and demonstration projects in environmental protection, climate action, biodiversity, and clean energy to support a sustainable and climate-neutral Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Concept note, SNaP & SIP) | September 16, 2026 (CET single-stage) | September 22, 2026 (SAPs & Technical Assistance) | March 4, 2027 (Full proposal, SNaP & SIP)
Funding Amounts: €5.43 billion total (2021–2027); typical projects range from €1–10 million, with large-scale integrated projects exceeding €10 million.
Summary: Funds projects advancing environmental protection, climate action, and a sustainable, climate-neutral economy in the EU and associated countries.
Key Information: Multiple deadlines and sub-programmes; eligibility extends to public/private entities in the EU and associated countries.
Description
The LIFE Programme is the European Union’s primary funding instrument for environmental, climate action, and clean energy projects. It supports the shift toward a sustainable, circular, and climate-neutral economy by funding demonstration, best practice, capacity building, governance, and large-scale implementation projects. The programme is structured into four sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, and Clean Energy Transition. LIFE enables research institutions, public bodies, private companies, NGOs, and international organizations to implement innovative solutions for environmental protection, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and the energy transition.
