LIFE+ Components: Nature and Biodiversity

LIFE+ Nature will co-finance best practice or demonstration projects that contribute to the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives. The maximum co-financing rate is 50% but may be 75% for projects focusing on priority species or habitats.

LIFE+ Biodiversity will co-finance innovative or demonstration projects that contribute to the implementation of the objectives of Commission Communication (COM (2006) 216 final) "Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 – and beyond". The maximum co-financing rate will be 50%.

Application package 2008

The Commission has published the final application package which applicants must use to prepare their project proposals in time for the submission deadline of the second call for proposals (21/11/2008). 

Download a zip file of the application package 2008

Key differences between 2007 and 2008 application package

Application guide - LIFE+ Nature & Biodiversity

Technical application forms - LIFE+ Nature & Biodiversity

Project output indicator tables

Financial application forms

Simplified financial statement

Public body declaration

Evaluation guide

Common provisions

Grant agreement and Special Provisons 2008

Bank guarantee model

National annual priorities