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LIFE — Standard Action Projects (SAP)

Administers research teams and institutions for LIFE Standard Action Projects in climate technology, energy systems, and agriculture innovation.

The LIFE 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAP) calls are the core project funding mechanism of the LIFE Programme for the 2021–2027 programme period, administered by CINEA. The LIFE Programme covers four sub-programmes — Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, and Clean Energy Transition — with a combined 2021–2027 budget of approximat

Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Zero Pollution, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, and Environmental and Climate Governance projects across EU member states under the LIFE Programme.

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.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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu