This year, as a part of  LIFEProgramme there is  €611 million available for nature conservation, environmental protection, climate action, and clean energy transition projects.

 Opened calls:

• Standard Action Projects (SAPs): nature and biodiversity -  €148.4 million
• Standard Action Projects (SAPs): circular economy and quality of life - €81 million
• Standard Action Projects (SAPs): climate change mitigation and adaptation - €66.35 million
• Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs): climate and environment - €83 million
• Operating Grants for specific non-profit making entities, that have signed a Framework Partnership Agreement - €14 million
• Technical Assistance Replication - €6.5 million
• Projects for addressing ad hoc Legislative and Policy priorities (PLP) - €15 million.

Call opening announcement

• 2 May 2023 : Technical Assistance Preparation for SIPs and SNAPs
• 11 May 2023 : Clean Energy Transition Projects.

Also, on 25 and 26 April 2023, CINEA will hold its annual EU Info Days to guide potential applicants through the application process. Recording of these sessions will be available for interested parties on the CINEA website shortly afterwards.

A dedicated virtual information session on the specificities of the calls for Clean energy transition will take place on 1 June 2023.

More information can be found on European Commission’s funding & tender opportunities portal, where you will find information on LIFE 2023 Calls for proposals and instructions on submitting your application.

More information on the kinds of projects funding, application dates and how to apply you can find on LIFE 2023 Calls for proposals page.

Source: CINEA