On 13 July 2021, the first LIFE Call for Proposals opened under the new LIFE programme 2021-2027, with over EUR 580 million available to help stakeholders realise their project ideas.

The LIFE Call for Proposals 2021 comprises four sub-programmes: nature & biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life, climate change mitigation and adaptation and the clean energy transition. Innovative solutions to address food loss and waste are specifically sought under the circular economy and quality of life sub-programme.

A guide through the calls - info session material

The LIFE Team has published on the LIFE programme pages useful material to guide applicants through the new LIFE programme and the opened calls. Applicants can find recorded info sessions, including presentation slides on all the open calls providing further insight into project ideas sought.

Additional information material on the new LIFE programme and its specific features (such as evaluation criteria, type of projects and how to apply successfully), as well as video recordings, are also available.

How to apply

On the European Commission’s funding & tender opportunities portal, interested stakeholders will find all LIFE Calls for proposals, as well as further instructions on how to submit their application.

Applicants can only submit proposals electronically through this portal! A tutorial to guide applicants through the application process is available.

Virtual Q&A sessions on 8 and 9 September 2021

Do you have questions on the LIFE programme and its calls for proposals? Questions & Answers sessions are organised virtually on 8 and 9 September 2021, where the LIFE Team will be available to respond to applicants’ questions. More details will be published here. 

More support for applicants

On the dedicated page applicants may find an online manual guiding them through all steps of the application process, a partner search tool and FAQs. 

© European Commission, 2021

The LIFE programme is the European Union’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. Created in 1992, it has co-financed thousands of projects. The programme is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).