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Find similar grantsLIFE-2026-SAP-NAT-NATURE is sponsored by European Commission (LIFE Programme). Standard Action Projects for nature and biodiversity conservation under the LIFE Programme, focusing on protecting and restoring biodiversity, ecosystems and species.
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LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 The LIFE Calls for proposals are now published in the Funding & Tenders Portal . The Calls for standard action projects, strategic projects, technical assistance projects and other actions were presented at the EU LIFE info days from 28 to 30 April 2026.
Following the publication of the LIFE Calls for proposals for operating grants to support non-profit organisations primarily active in the fields of environment and/or climate action, including clean energy transition , a dedicated information session for potential applicants will be live-streamed on this platform on 21 May from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Questions from the audience will be answered live via slido. com .
The sessions will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available in the dedicated tab. The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) presented the LIFE 2026 Calls for proposals during the EU LIFE 2026 info days from 28 to 30 April. All useful information can be found here.
The info days also aimed to explain how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal, guiding potential applicants through the new Calls for proposals and the priority topics for 2026 under the four LIFE sub-programmes: Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; More detailed information on the LIFE Programme is available on the CINEA Website .
Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for Circular Economy and Zero Pollution - Environment Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for Environmental Governance Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for nature and biodiversity - Nature Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) for nature and biodiversity – Governance and Information Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) Climate Change Adaptation Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) Climate Change Mitigation Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Standard Action Projects (SAPs) Climate Governance and Information Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Technical Assistance for the preparation of SNAPs Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Technical Assistance for the preparation of SIPs - Environment Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Technical Assistance for the preparation of SIPs - Climate Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Ecodesign and energy labelling compliance support facility for suppliers and retailers Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature & Biodiversity and Circular Economy & Quality of Life Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP) Concept notes: Deadline date: 3 September 2026 Full proposals: Deadline date: 4 March 2027 Strategic Integrated Projects – SIP Environment Concept notes: Deadline date: 3 September 2026 Full proposals: Deadline date: 4 March 2027 Strategic Integrated Projects – SIP CLIMA Concept notes: Deadline date: 3 September 2026 Full proposals: Deadline date: 4 March 2027 Framework Partnership Agreements (FPA OG) Deadline date: 8 September 2026 Specific Operating Grant Agreements (SGA OG) to Non-Governmental Organisations Deadline date: 22 September 2026 Coordination and Support Action Grants (CSA) for clean energy transition sub-programme HEATCOOLPLAN: Supporting the delivery of actionable, integrated, and comprehensive local heating and cooling plans POLICY: Towards an effective implementation of key legislation in the field of sustainable energy RENEWHC: Strengthening national frameworks for renewable and efficient heating and cooling in existing buildings BETTERRENO: Energy renovation solutions – Boosting building renovation through effective markets and instruments INDUSTRY: Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses BUILD UP Skills: National Platforms on energy efficiency skills for the clean energy transition DIGITAL: Supporting digitalisation of Distribution System Operators for a smart energy transition PRIVAFIN: Crowding in private finance One-Stop-Shops: Integrated services for clean energy transition in private buildings PDA: Project Development Assistance for sustainable energy investments ENERPOV: Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe ENERCOM: Facilitating cooperation among energy communities EMPOWER: Scaling up smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in EU cities LIFE Calls for proposals 2025 LIFE Calls for proposals 2024 Clean Energy Transition Call for Proposals 2023 NGO Call for proposals on European Green Deal 2020 calls for project proposals 2019 calls for project proposals Older 2018 and 2017 calls are available on the archived LIFE website
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries; public and private entities, NGOs, research institutions eligible for environmental projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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