The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. Created in 1992, it has co-financed thousands of projects. The LIFE programme 2021-2027 is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and has a budget of €5.4 billion. It is divided into four sub-programmes:

• Nature and biodiversity
• Circular economy and quality of life
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Clean energy transition 

More detailed information on the LIFE programme is available on the CINEA Website.

All LIFE Calls for proposals 2025 have been published on the Funding & tender opportunities portal.

Contacting your National Contact Point (NCP)

Your national contact point (NCP) for the LIFE programme can help you with your application and organise information/networking events and proposal writing workshops. You can find more information about your NCP here.

Networking and advising

Networking opportunities in the format of 1:1 bilateral virtual meetings among potential applicants are available during the period from 13 May to 30 September 2025.

• You can identify them on the Networking tab and select them based on their areas of expertise.
• Please, indicate the area and subject of your proposal in the meeting request.
• Meeting requests have to be approved to be scheduled.

A number of representatives of National Contact Points (NCPs) will also be available for bilateral virtual meetings with potential applicants, using the same platform.

Organised by: