EU LIFE Programme 2026 Calls for proposals are open! Funding from the LIFE Programme could help bring your ideas for an innovative, autonomous and resilient Europe to life – and we can help you achieve that by assisting you with proposal preparation, or joining your project as expert partners for communication and dissemination activities.
LIFE projects are at the heart of the EU’s ambition to restore nature and biodiversity, advance the circular economy and zero pollution, and accelerate green and clean technologies. They also improve resource efficiency, bolster the resilience of energy systems through energy efficiency and homegrown clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen supply chains. LIFE projects create tangible, scalable solutions that drive innovation, enhance resilience and create new markets.
Types of projects:
- Standard Action Projects (SAPs)
- Nature and Biodiversity – €166 million
- Nature Governance – €7.5 million
- Circular Economy and Zero Pollution – €79 million
- Environmental Governance – €6.5 million
- Climate Change Adaptation – €28 million
- Climate Change Mitigation – €28 million
- Climate Governance – €4 million
2. Other Projects (OPs) and Clean Energy Transition Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs)
- Clean Energy Transition – €85.5 million
- Specific Operating Grant Agreements (SGA OGs) for NGOs – €15 million
- Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities (PLPs) – €18 million
3. Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) and Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs)
- Strategic Nature Projects – €75 million
- Strategic Integrated Environment Projects – €58 million
- Strategic Integrated Climate Projects – €30 million
4. Technical assistance
- Technical assistance for preparation of SIPs and SNaPs – €1 million
Eligible topics for LIFE 2026:
Innovative and best practice projects which demonstrate genuine potential to move from piloting and testing to practical, cost-effective application at scale. Specifically, projects should seek to:
- Protect, conserve and restore Europe’s wildlife, biodiversity and natural spaces.
- Encourage individuals and businesses to rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Promote a sustainable, prosperous and competitive economy and quality of life.
- Cut harmful emissions, boost our climate resilience and help us deal with extreme weather.
- Accelerate Europe’s transition to clean, renewable, self-sufficient energy supplies.
- Increase energy efficiency, flexibility and overall EU energy system resilience.
- Accelerate energy investments, and promote citizen engagement and support in the energy transition.
Eligibility:
Any legal entity based in the European Union or in countries associated with the LIFE Programme can apply for a project grant. LIFE project applications can be submitted by a single organisation or by several entities working in collaboration with other partners (not individuals).
Deadlines for applications:
- SIPs and SNAPs – 3 September 2026
- SAPs – 22 September 2026
- *deadlines for other projects vary: please check the Portal for details.
Need help with your application?
At Planet to the 3rd Power, we offer integrated support across every project phase. We are still available to join an existing project consortium as experts in project communication & dissemination and project partners.
We also offer our services to consult you on project proposal development, assist with consortium building, project proposal writing and coordination, budget planning, project communication & dissemination strategy, etc.
The deadline is in September, so don´t wait to get in touch through our email: projects@planet3pm.si