The 2026 LIFE Calls for proposals will be published in April. Join the #EULIFE26 info days from 28 to 30 April! This event is organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) to inform and support potential applicants. Dedicated information sessions will provide insights into the four LIFE sub-programmes, highlight the Calls' priority topics for 2026 and give advice on how to prepare a good proposal for your project. The info days will be live-streamed and the questions from the audience will be answered live via slido.com.

Registrations will open on 2nd March 2026 on this platform.

LIFE Programme

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.

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 28 April to 22 September 2026.

• You can identify them on the Networking tab (coming soon) 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.

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