LIFE Programme – Standard Action Projects for environment and climate

In plain words

Grants of up to 60% (up to 75% for some nature projects) for projects that protect the environment, cut pollution, advance the circular economy or tackle climate change. Any legal entity, including companies, can apply. The 2026 round has closed; the next is expected in 2027 and needs serious preparation.

Who can apply

Any legal entity (company, municipality, NGO, research body) based in the EU or an associated country, alone or in a consortium. Individuals cannot apply.

What it pays for

Demonstration and best-practice projects in nature and biodiversity, circular economy and zero pollution, climate mitigation and adaptation, and governance. Climate topics target technology readiness TRL 5–9. Funding up to 60% (up to 75% for projects only on priority habitats or species).

What must be true for you

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• Legal entity based in the EU or an associated country.
• Own contribution of at least 40% (25% for special nature projects).
• A clear, measurable environmental or climate benefit.
• Financial capacity to cover your share (checked by the EU).

How to apply

1. Watch the CINEA LIFE page and the Funding & Tenders Portal for the 2027 call.
2. Start preparing the idea now and, if needed, find partners (companies, municipalities, research bodies).
3. Create an EU Login account and get a PIC.
4. When the call opens, write the proposal (technical description, budget, indicators) in the Portal submission system.
5. Submit before the deadline (in 2026 it was in September) and wait for the evaluation.

Where to apply: EU Funding & Tenders Portal – ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunitie…

Deadline

The 2026 calls are closed (22 Sep 2026 for Standard Action Projects, 16 Sep 2026 for Clean Energy Transition). A 2027 round is foreseen in the LIFE work programme 2025-2027, with no date announced yet; in 2026 the calls opened on 21 April.

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