# LIFE Programme Application Documents

This directory contains all application documents for the **LIFE Programme Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP)**.

## Directory Structure

```
life-programme/
├── README.md                    # This file
├── PROGRAM_INFO.md              # Program overview, requirements, deadlines
├── APPLICATION_SCOPE.md         # Detailed application scope and strategy
├── budget/                      # Budget documents for this application
│   ├── budget_breakdown.csv
│   └── budget_justification.md
├── team/                        # Team documents for this application
│   └── team_cvs/
└── documents/                   # Other application documents
    ├── environmental_impact/
    ├── replication_toolkit/
    └── stakeholder_letters/
```

## Application Summary

- **Program**: LIFE Programme Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP)
- **Application Type**: Strategic Nature Full Proposal
- **Grant Requested**: €1,815,000 (60% of €3,025,000 project)
- **Timeline**: 18 months (Months 1-18)
- **Call Topic**: Circular Economy Sub-programme (€73M allocation)
- **Deadline (Concept Notes)**: 4 September 2025 (CLOSED)
- **Deadline (Full Proposals)**: **5 March 2026** (UPCOMING)

## Key Documents

1. **APPLICATION_SCOPE.md**: Complete application strategy, environmental impact metrics, deliverables, budget breakdown, evaluation criteria, and best practices
2. **PROGRAM_INFO.md**: Program overview, eligibility, requirements, and official links

## Next Steps

1. Complete detailed implementation plan for full proposal
2. Finalize impact monitoring framework
3. Prepare environmental impact assessment documentation
4. Collect stakeholder letters of support
5. Complete risk assessment and mitigation strategies