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LIFE Programme 2026 (Clean Energy Transition sub-programme) is sponsored by European Commission (LIFE Programme). The LIFE Programme supports projects contributing to environment and climate action.
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Clean Energy Transition - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme Building on the success of the Intelligent Energy Europe (2003-2013) and Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency (2014-2020) programmes, the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme continues to support the delivery of EU policies in the field of sustainable energy, in particular, the European Green Deal, the Energy Union (2030 energy and climate targets) and the European Union’s 2050 long-term decarbonisation strategy.
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme has a budget of nearly EUR 1 billion over the period of 2021-2027 and aims at facilitating the transition towards an energy-efficient, renewable energy-based, climate-neutral and -resilient economy by funding coordination and support actions (Other Action Grants) across Europe.
These are actions of high EU added-value, which are targeted at breaking market barriers that hamper the socio-economic transition to sustainable energy, and typically engage multiple small and medium-sized stakeholders, multiple actors including local and regional public authorities and non-profit organisations, as well as consumers.
Projects are co-financed under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme in the following five areas of intervention: Building a national, regional and local policy framework supporting the clean energy transition; Accelerating technology roll-out, digitalisation, new services and business models and enhancement of the related professional skills on the market; Attracting private finance for sustainable energy; Supporting the development of local and regional investment projects; Involving and empowering citizens in the clean energy transition.
The following LIFE CET calls for proposals were published on 21 April 2026: 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 Proposals can only be submitted electronically through the Funding & Tenders portal .
Information including the legislation and rules for participation, templates for proposals, evaluations, and project reporting can be accessed on the Funding & Tenders Portal . Guidance on the application process, evaluation and grant signature, grant management, and working as an expert are available on the Funding & Tender portal . The LIFE CET calls were presented at the EU LIFE Info Days on 28-30 April 2026.
Recordings from LIFE CET Info Day can be found here. Further support is available Project proposals submitted under LIFE calls are evaluated and scored against selection and award criteria. CINEA appoints external experts to assist in the evaluation of grant applications, projects and tenders.
If you are interested, please check our campaign and register in the European Commission's database of independent experts.
LIFE Clean Energy Transition supports a number of initiatives to promote the uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions: European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place Sustainable Energy Investment Forum Policy support initiatives Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency H2020 Energy Efficiency projects data hub Intelligent Energy Europe projects database (ARCHIVED)
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The published deadline was September 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
LIFE Programme 2026 (Clean Energy Transition sub-programme) is funded by European Commission (LIFE Programme). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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