Excellent news! LIFE Calls for Proposals for 2025 are now launched, a great chance to shape a prosperous European future. Nature-based solutions are a part of a bright future for all. The following initiatives are ways that the NbS community can get involved. Get started by checking out the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025 page, which provides all the information you need to apply for your project. There is also guidance available for sub programmes and suitable budgets.
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Would you like to receive more guidance for the 2025 Proposal Season? You can register in this case for the virtual #EULife25 Info Days from 13-15 May, where you can speak to experts on the application process. See the agenda and register here.
Who can apply?
Any legal entity based in the European Union or in countries associated to the LIFE Programme can apply.
LIFE is especially interested in supporting projects which can be replicated and scaled up elsewhere, particularly those demonstrating practical innovation, measurable impact and best practices. LIFE project applications can be submitted by a single organisation or by several entities working in collaboration with other European partners, but not by individuals; please check carefully the description of the funding topic you wish to apply to.
About the LIFE Programme
The LIFE Programme is the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action. It has been bringing green ideas to life since 1992 and, to date, has co-financed over 6,000 projects across the EU and in third countries. For the 2021-2027 period, the European Commission has increased LIFE Programme funding by almost 60%, up to €5.4 billion, and included the clean energy transition sub-programme. The recently-announced work programme for the implementation of the LIFE Programme in 2025-2027 established an overall budget of €2.3 billion for projects tackling circular economy, zero pollution, nature and biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and clean energy. The LIFE Programme is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
For a broader overview of the opportunities at hand, read more on the official European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency website.