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