Nature and Biodiversity
The LIFE Nature and Biodiversity grant program supports the European Union's ambitious environmental and climate action goals. It provides crucial funding for projects dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and restoring Europe's natural capital across diverse ecosystems. This initiative is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal, aiming to reverse habitat and species loss and foster a sustainable, climate-neutral future.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding, detailing the types of organizations and individuals who can apply, the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the overarching objectives that projects must address to qualify for support under the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity program.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity program. It also clarifies what constitutes eligible and excluded costs, and specifies the typical maturity or development phase of projects that the program aims to support.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial parameters of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity program, including the various forms of financial support offered, the applicable funding rates and indicative project budgets, and the typical duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation. It covers administrative stipulations, rules for collaboration, budget guidelines, and other important provisions.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application procedure for the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity program, detailing the step-by-step submission process, the evaluation methodology used to select proposals, and how applicants are informed of award decisions.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the core legal and official documents that provide the foundation and governance for the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity funding program. It specifies the primary authorizing legislation and other key regulations that shape its operation and fund management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
75%
Allocated Budget:
Total call budget: 135.470.000 €. For Nature and Biodiversity (LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-NATURE): 132.470.000 €. For Nature Governance (LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-GOV): 3.000.000 €.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, EEA countries, and countries associated (or negotiating association) to the LIFE Programme.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Water and Waste Management
Beneficiaries:
Organisations and entities active in nature conservation, biodiversity protection, environmental policy implementation, and climate action across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
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