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LIFE Programme - "Circular Economy and Quality of Life"
Overview
LIFE is the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action, supporting pilot, demonstration and best-practice projects in circular economy.
Managing Body
CINEA (EU Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)
Funding Type
Grants for pilot, demonstration and best-practice projects
Funding Amount
- €1–10 million per project
- Up to 60% of eligible costs
- Higher co-funding rates (75–95%) for certain priority areas
- €73M allocated for Circular Economy sub-programme in 2025
Deadlines
- Annual call cycles
- 2025 LIFE call submission deadline: 23 Sept 2025 (closed - deadline passed)
- 2026 LIFE calls: Check CINEA website for upcoming deadlines (typically published in Spring)
- Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP): Concept notes deadline 4 Sept 2025 (closed), Full proposals deadline 5 March 2026 (upcoming)
Eligibility
- Public or private entities (companies, NGOs, research organizations)
- From EU member states or certain associated countries
- Single-applicant projects allowed, though partnerships common
Thematic Alignment
LIFE's Environment strand includes Circular Economy sub-programme supporting:
- Waste reduction
- Resource efficiency
- Recycling
- Industrial symbiosis
- Climate-neutral processes
- Projects must show tangible environmental benefits and clear uptake plan
Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Industrial symbiosis pilots
- Waste-to-resource platforms
- Resource efficiency demonstrations
- Cross-company circular solutions
Links
Application Checklist
Pre-Application Requirements
- Verify eligibility:
- Public or private entity (company, NGO, research organization)
- From EU member state or associated country (✅ Germany eligible)
- Determine if single-applicant or consortium needed (check specific call)
- Review specific call requirements (deadlines, topics, budget)
- For SNaP: Check if concept note stage already passed
- Prepare for two-stage process (concept note → full proposal) if applicable
Required Documents
- Project proposal detailing:
- Objectives, actions, and expected results
- Environmental benefits and impact
- Tangible environmental benefits and clear uptake plan
- Partnership agreements (if consortium required - check specific call)
- Budget breakdown (up to 60% of eligible costs, 75-95% for priority areas)
- Environmental impact assessment (if required for specific call)
- Implementation plan
- Communication and dissemination plan
- CVs of key team members
- Company/organization registration documents
Application Steps
- Review LIFE Programme Official Site
- Check specific call deadlines:
- SNaP Full Proposals: 5 March 2026 (upcoming)
- 2026 LIFE calls: Check CINEA website (typically published in Spring)
- For SNaP: Verify concept note was submitted (deadline passed: 4 Sept 2025)
- Prepare full proposal with all required documents
- Submit through Funding & Tenders Portal
- Submit before deadline: 5 March 2026 for SNaP Full Proposals
Project Alignment Checklist
- Project demonstrates clear environmental benefits
- Aligns with Circular Economy sub-programme:
- Waste reduction
- Resource efficiency
- Recycling
- Industrial symbiosis
- Climate-neutral processes
- Shows tangible environmental benefits and clear uptake plan
- Includes measurable environmental impact
- Demonstrates industrial symbiosis/circular economy relevance
Post-Submission
- Save submission confirmation
- Monitor for evaluation timeline updates
- Prepare for potential follow-up questions
- Have additional documentation ready if requested
Application Tips
- Focus on measurable environmental benefits
- Include clear implementation and scaling plans
- Partnerships strengthen applications (though single-applicant projects allowed)
- Technical readiness (TRL 6+) preferred
- Upcoming deadline: 5 March 2026 for SNaP Full Proposals - start preparation early
- Check CINEA website regularly for 2026 call announcements