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LIFE Programme

LIFE Programme

Funds environmental programs that improve ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and energy-transition readiness.

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The LIFE Programme is the EU's dedicated funding instrument for environment, nature, and climate action, with a budget of approximately EUR 5.4 billion for 2021–2027. It is one of the EU's longest-running programmes, having financed more than 6,500 projects across Europe since its creation in 1992. LIFE is structured into four sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity; Circular Economy and Quality o…

What this grant funds

Nature and Biodiversity; Circular Economy and Quality of Life; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation; Clean Energy Transition.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu