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LIFE Programme

LIFE Legislative and Policy Priorities — Nature and Circular Economy

Funds research organisations delivering nature and circular-economy policy projects through the LIFE Programme.

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The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency administers this grant call under the EU LIFE Programme for 2021–2027. It funds projects on legislative and policy priorities in nature and biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life. The wider LIFE 2026 call set makes more than EUR 600 million available across nature conservation, environmental protection, climate actio…

What this grant funds

Projects supporting legislative and policy priorities in nature and biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life, within the LIFE environment and climate programme.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.22 Sept 2026
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu