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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

  • €110 million per project
  • Up to 60% of eligible costs
  • Higher co-funding rates (7595%) 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

Application Tips

  • Focus on measurable environmental benefits
  • Include clear implementation and scaling plans
  • Partnerships strengthen applications
  • Technical readiness (TRL 6+) preferred