LIFE program

General information:

• Announcement expected
April-May 2023

• Budget for the call:
From 1,000,000 to 13,000,000 euros depending on the sub-programme

• Grant aid
*60% of costs;
*Up to 75% is possible for the exceptions

• Eligible candidates
Legal entities (public or private organisations and non-governmental organisations)

Technical information:

Project scope:
– State-of-the-art and effective tools and solutions for adaptation;
– Strengthening public-private cooperation in climate-related insurance;
– Sustainable management of forests and agricultural lands;
– Natural solutions and measures for prevention of risk of disasters;
– Protection and restoration of wetlands, peatlands, and coastal and marine ecosystems;
– Adaptation solutions for farmers, foresters, managers of Natura 2000 and other farmers;

Expected results (non-exhaustive list):
– Supporting national, regional and local authorities for further development and improvement of effective and science-based adaptation policies and strategies;
– Preparedness for extreme weather phenomena;
– Financial instruments and innovative solutions for climate risks;
– Climate resistance of infrastructure and buildings;

Eligible costs:
– Personnel;
– Equipment costs – full cost + depreciation;
– Purchase of land – under specific conditions;
– Financial support of third parties;
– Indirect costs;