LIFE launches 2016 call for action grants: more than €330 million available

19 May 2016 The LIFE programme launched two calls for proposals, underlining its commitment to supporting projects that protect the environment and tackle the impact of climate change.

• LIFE  environment : €273 936 184
• LIFE  climate action : €63 600 000

INFORMATION RELEVANT FOR INDUSTRIES:

-  Innovations in the 2016 call concern Traditional LIFE projects. These include more emphasis on sustainability and replicability and more attention to second phase projects and the relation with other projects financed by LIFE. 

- There are new policy priorities for Traditional projects under the sub-programme for climate action: For Climate Change Mitigation, projects related to energy-intensive industries are encouraged in particular.

Indicative Deadlines Subprogramme            Deadline
Climate                                                   7-sept-16
Environment                                             12-sept-16
Nature & Biodiversity                                  15-sept-16
Env Gov & Information                                15-sept-16