The main objective of LIFE, a programme created and managed by the EU, is to contribute to the goals of the EU’s environmental and climate policies, including the European Green Deal, the Biodiversity Strategy, Circular Economy, and climate neutrality by 2050.
LIFE funds pilot, demonstration, best practice, and environmental governance projects. It supports the implementation of EU legislation and policies in the environmental and energy fields and promotes capacity building and the replication of innovative solutions across different countries.
It is aimed at public authorities, companies (including SMEs), NGOs, research centres and universities, as well as consortia or mixed partnerships.
Deadlines by project type:
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Standard Action Projects (SAPs) – 23 September 2025: for the sub-programmes Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
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Strategic Integrated Projects (SNAP and SIP):
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Phase 1 (concept note): 4 September 2025
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Phase 2 (full proposal): 5 March 2026
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Technical Assistance Projects – 23 September 2025: for the preparation of SNAP and SIP
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Preparatory Projects (PLP) – 23 September 2025
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Clean Energy Transition (CET) sub-programme – 23 September 2025: for coordination and support actions
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Specific Operating Grant Agreements – 25 September 2025
LIFE 2025 Info Days
EU LIFE Info Days
Format: Online
Dates: 13, 14, and 15 May 2025
Sources:
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/life_en
https://vo-europe.swoogo.com/eu-life-info-days-2025/Home