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LIFE Programme 2026

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LIFE supports projects that protect nature, reduce pollution, improve climate resilience, promote circular economy solutions, and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Open till 2026-09-30

  • Deadline Most calls close in September 2026; strategic projects have a second stage in March 2027
  • Category Environment | Climate Action | Biodiversity | Circular Economy | Clean Energy | Sustainability
  • Funding Competitive grants managed by CINEA under the LIFE Programme
  • Max grant amount Typically €1–10 million+; strategic projects may exceed €15–30 million
  • Company size SME | Large companies
  • Location EU Member States and LIFE-associated countries
  • Duration Usually 24–60 months

Purpose

  • – Support implementation of EU environmental and climate policies.
    – Protect biodiversity.
    – Promote sustainability, circularity, and climate neutrality.

Potential applicants

  • – Companies, public authorities, NGOs, universities, research organisations, and energy agencies.
    – Single applicants or consortia depending on the topic.

Funding

  • – Grants for pilot, demonstration, implementation, and capacity-building projects.
    – Funding varies by topic and project type.

Intensity

  • – Typically between 60% – 95% of eligible costs.

Technologies

  • – Clean energy
    – Circular economy
    – Pollution reduction
    – Climate adaptation
    – Biodiversity and environmental solutions.

Eligibility

  • – Applicants must be established in eligible countries.
    – Projects must address LIFE objectives and deliver measurable impacts.

Additional information

  • – 2026 budget: approx. €601.5 million.
    – Covers Nature & Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Climate Action, and Clean Energy Transition.

  • – Strong focus on replication and scalability.

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