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

September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time, single-stage)

Total call budget: €23.8 million (shared across several topics); individual project budgets not specified.

Supports urban authorities in developing integrated, cross-sectoral solutions for the green transition, addressing environmental, climate, and energy challenges in line with EU policy priorities.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, under the LIFE Programme, is designed to support projects that advance the green transition in urban areas by empowering local authorities to adopt integrated and cross-sectoral solutions. The focus is on strengthening the capacity of urban administrations to develop and implement ambitious, holistic approaches that connect issues such as circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, clean energy, and climate action. Projects should foster collaboration across policy areas, maximize co-benefits, and contribute to the effective implementation of EU environmental, climate, and energy legislation and policies at the urban level. The call responds to specific legislative and policy needs identified by the European Commission in consultation with Member States, aiming to demonstrate innovative and scalable solutions for urban environmental challenges. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: **September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)** - Call opening date: April 24, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - The overall budget for this call (including related topics) is **€23,800,000**. - The number and size of individual grants are not specified; funding amounts will depend on the scope and ambition of selected projects. - Funding is provided as a LIFE Project Grant (LIFE-PJG), using a budget-based action grant model. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Typically, urban local authorities, public bodies, and other entities established in eligible countries as defined in the LIFE Programme. - **Eligible countries:** EU Member States and other countries associated with the LIFE Programme (see Section 6 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-plp_en.pdf)). - **Other conditions:** Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity, and comply with admissibility and eligibility criteria outlined in the call document. --- ## 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-PLP-URBAN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Format:** Single-stage submission; applicants must use the standard application form and include all required annexes (budget table, participant information, etc.). - **Key documents:** - [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_life-2025-plp_en.pdf) - [Application form template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/temp-form/af/af_life-ta-cap-tar-plp-and-best_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) - [Participant information](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/life/temp-form/af/participant-information_life_en.docx) - **Evaluation:** Proposals will be evaluated based on impact, quality, and relevance (see award criteria in the call document). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must address specific needs for the development and implementation of Union environment policy and legislation, as identified annually by the Commission and Member States. - Collaboration with partners and demonstration of scalability and transferability of solutions are encouraged. - Support from your National Contact Point (NCP) is available; applicants are encouraged to involve their NCP in the proposal process. --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-PLP-URBAN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [LIFE Programme general information](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life_en) - [FAQs for LIFE applicants](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-support-applicants_en#ecl-inpage-1377) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) - [Online Manual for applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Link or Details | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | LIFE Programme NCP | [Find your National Contact Point](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life/life-european-countries_en) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal) | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities (PLP) for the green transition in Urban spaces

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