The LIFE programme has launched its 2020 call for proposals, underlining
its commitment to supporting projects that protect the environment and tackle
the impact of climate change.The total budget for project action grants in this year's call is over €450
million. Of this, over €337.5 million is foreseen for the sub-programme for
Environment and €112.5 million for the sub-programme for Climate Action. At
least 75% of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of
action grants under the sub-programme for Environment shall be dedicated to
projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity.
For the sub-programme for Environment, the call covers action grants
for Traditional projects, Preparatory projects, Integrated projects and Technical Assistance projects.
For the sub-programme for Climate Action, this call will cover action
grants for Traditional projects, Integrated projects and Technical Assistance projects. Applications are welcomed from public
bodies, private commercial organisations and private non-commercial
organisations (NGOs). Proposals may be submitted by legal persons (entities)
registered in the EU.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
introduction of new measures involves process facilitation and extension of
submission deadlines. Further information may be found at the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/section/life/calls-proposals.
Calendar for submission of project
applications: