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LIFE — Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects (SIP/SNAP)

Invests research teams and institutions for LIFE Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects in climate technology, agriculture innovation, and built environment.

The LIFE 2026 Strategic Projects calls cover three instruments for large-scale integration of EU environmental and climate legislation: Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP), Strategic Integrated Projects for the Environment (SIP-ENV), and Strategic Integrated Projects for Climate Action (SIP-CLIMA). All three are administered by CINEA under the LIFE Programme 2021–2027 and use a mandatory two-stage ap

Large-scale strategic projects integrating EU environmental and climate legislation, covering Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP), Strategic Integrated Projects for the Environment (SIP-ENV), and for Climate Action (SIP-CLIMA).

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.3 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.€5.4B

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