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LIFE

Celebrating wins for nature, clean environment and the climate at the 2026 LIFE Awards

This year’s LIFE Awards recognised exceptional projects which protect and restore nature and biodiversity, promote circular economy and sustainable resource use, and make a significant contribution to tackling and adapting to the climate change. The very best LIFE projects from all over Europe were in the spotlight at the LIFE Awards 2026, held as part […]

LIFE Operating Grants

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). LIFE Operating Grants. Call for proposals LIFE-2026-NGO-OG-SGA.

LIFE Operating grants to support non-profit organisations

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Framework Partnership Agreements for operating grants to support non-profit organisations. Call for proposals LIFE-2026-NGO-OG-FPA.

LIFE Clean Energy Transition

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Calls for proposals: Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe. LIFE-2026-CET-ENERPOV Strengthening national frameworks for renewable and efficient heating and cooling in existing buildings. LIFE-2026-CET-RENEWHC Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses. LIFE-2026-CET-INDUSTRY Crowding in private finance. LIFE-2026-CET-PRIVAFIN BUILD […]

LIFE Climate Action

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. LIFE Climate Action - Standard Action Projects (SAP). Calls for proposals: Climate Change Adaptation. LIFE-2026-SAP-CLIMA-CCA Climate Change Mitigation. LIFE-2026-SAP-CLIMA-CCM Climate Governance and Information. LIFE-2026-SAP-CLIMA-GOV.

Circular Economy and Quality of Life

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. Circular Economy and Quality of Life - Standard Action Projects (SAP). Calls for proposals: Environment governance. LIFE-2026-SAP-ENV-GOV Circular Economy and Zero Pollution. LIFE-2026-SAP-ENV-ENVIRONMENT Nature and Biodiversity. LIFE-2026-SAP-NAT-NATURE.

Nature & Biodiversity

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. Nature & Biodiversity - Standard Action Projects (SAP). Calls for proposals: Nature Governance and Information. LIFE-2026-SAP-NAT-GOV Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature & Biodiversity and Circular Economy & Quality of Life. LIFE-2026-PLP-NAT-ENV.

LIFE Projects for Legislative and Policy priorities

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. LIFE Projects for addressing ad hoc Legislative and Policy priorities (PLP).  Calls for proposals: Ecodesign and energy labelling compliance support facility for suppliers and retailers. LIFE-2026-PLP-ENER-COMPLIANCE Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework. LIFE-2026-PLP-ENER-GOV […]

Technical Assistance for Preparation of SIPs/SNAPs

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Project Grants. Technical Assistance for Preparation of SIPs/SNAPs.  Calls for proposals: Technical Assistance preparation of SNaPs. LIFE-2026-TA-PP-NAT-SNAP Technical Assistance preparation of ENV SIPs. LIFE-2026-TA-PP-ENV-SIP Technical Assistance preparation of CLIMA SIPs. LIFE-2026-TA-PP-CLIMA-SIP.

Commission invests over €103 million in European strategic environment and climate projects

Today, the European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU's prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located […]

LIFE strategic projects

European court of Auditors. Special report 25/2025: LIFE strategic projects. Bridge the gap between strategy and implementation, but impact not entirely clear The LIFE programme was set up to address various environmental and climate challenges facing the EU, including air and water pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. LIFE strategic projects support member states in […]

EU supports the clean transition with over €358 million of investment in 132 new projects across Europe

The Commission has granted today more than €358 million to 132 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €536 million total investment needs for these projects – the remainder coming from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, and […]
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