LIFE 2021 Capacity Building

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program is an EU action grant under the LIFE Programme, specifically designed to enhance the effective participation and improve the quality of proposals from EU Member States with historically low engagement rates. Managed by CINEA, this initiative provides targeted support to national public bodies through needs-based activities aimed at strengthening their capacity in environmental and climate action.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program, specifying the types of entities that can apply, the required geographical focus of the projects, and the overarching objectives the program seeks to achieve. It targets national public bodies in EU Member States, aiming to boost their engagement and the quality of their proposals within the broader LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program, alongside clarification on covered and excluded costs, and the typical developmental stage of supported initiatives. The program focuses on capacity building actions within the broad scope of environment and climate action.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available through the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program, outlining the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding amounts per project and the co-financing rates, as well as the expected duration for funded projects. The program provides substantial grants to enhance capacity in eligible Member States.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program. It covers criteria for application and post-award, consortium guidelines, budget stipulations, and other key provisions ensuring compliance and effective project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the application process for the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building program, detailing the submission steps, required documentation, and the evaluation and selection mechanisms. It outlines how proposals are prepared, submitted, and ultimately assessed for funding.

This section identifies the core legal frameworks and official documents that underpin and govern the LIFE 2021 Capacity Building funding program, establishing its mandate and operational guidelines. These legal bases ensure the program's legitimacy and provide the regulatory context for its implementation within the European Union.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

425,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

9,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

National public bodies

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA

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