LIFE is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU. The Commission invites legal persons (entities) registered in the European Union (EU) to present proposals for the 2014 Call for proposals for LIFE Action Grants. The call covers proposals for both LIFE sub-programmes (Environment and Climate Action).

For the sub-programme for Environment, this call will cover action grants for “Traditional” projects,Preparatory projects, Integrated projects, Technical Assistance projects.

For the sub-programme for Climate Action, this call will cover action grants for “Traditional projects“,Integrated projects, Technical Assistance projects.

There are four grant types; Climate Change Action (Mitigation, Adaptation and Climate Governance & Information), Environment & Resource Efficiency, Nature & Biodiversity and Environmental Governance & Information.

 

Call Total Budget: €239,000,000

Percentage of Subsidy/Co-Financing: 50%

Eligibility for Participation:
Private Bodies
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
NGOs
Central Government
State-owned Enterprises
Large Enterprises

 

Call opening date: the 19th of May

Call closing date: 

Climate Change Action (Mitigation, Adaptation and Climate Governance & Information)  07 September 2016 at 16:00 Brussels time    

Environment & Resource Efficiency 12 September 2016 at 16:00 Brussels time  

Nature & Biodiversity 15 September 2016 at 16:00 Brussels time   

Environmental Governance & Information 15 September 2016 at 16:00 Brussels time

 

Application and more information: here

 

National Contact Point:

Department of Environment/ Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment (Cyprus)
Ms. Marilena PAPASTAVROU
Environment Officer
Telephone: 22 408926
E-mail: mpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy
Fax: 22 774950