The 2026 LIFE Calls for proposals are now published.The #EULIFE26 info days, organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)  aimed to inform and support potential applicants. From 28 to 30 April, dedicated information sessions provided insights into the four LIFE sub-programmes, highlighted the Calls' priority topics for 2026 and gave advice on how to prepare a good proposal for your project. A dedicated information session for potential applicants of the LIFE Calls for proposals for operating grants to support non-profit organisations primarily active in the fields of environment and/or climate action, including clean energy transition, was also live streamed on 21 May. The questions posted by the audience during the info days were answered live via slido. The sessions were recorded and recordings are now available in the tabs "Presentations and recordings" and “Session on Operating Grants for NGOs”.

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 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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