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LIFE Programme — Environment, Climate and Nature

LIFE Programme — Environment, Climate and Nature

Funds European companies and organisations developing pilot, demonstration, or best-practice projects in climate, clean energy, environment, or biodiversity.

LIFE is the European Union's long-running environmental and climate funding programme (2021–2027 programming period), administered centrally by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). In Sweden, Naturvårdsverket (Swedish EPA) acts as an information and support point for Swedish applicants. Applications are evaluated and funded directly by CINEA — Naturvårdsve

Four sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity; Circular Economy and Quality of Life; Climate Mitigation and Adaptation; Clean Energy Transition. Covers pilot and demonstration projects, best-practice projects, and larger strategic projects at regional or national scale. Projects must have EU-wide relevance or replication potential.

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.24–60 months
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.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.naturvardsverket.se