LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025: help create a sustainable future for Europe
The EU LIFE Programme is launching the 2025 Call for Proposals. If you’ve got an idea for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action or transitioning Europe to clean energy, your project could be in for a share of the €600 million just announced for 2025.
Visit the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025 page to find everything you need for your project application, as well as a list of sub-programmes and indicative budgets to help you decide which would be best suited for your project. The upcoming virtual #EULife25 Info Days are taking place from 13 to 15 May 2025 where experts will guide you through the process and share tips for completing a successful application. You can also take inspiration from thousands of successful past and present initiatives across Europe listed in the LIFE project database.
Standard Action Projects (SAPs)
- Nature and biodiversity - €153.4 million
- Circular economy and quality of life - €73 million
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation - €61.5 million
- New European Bauhaus - €4 million
- Environmental governance - €7.5 million
Coordination and Support Action Grants (CSAs)
- Clean energy transition - €91.4 million
Strategic Integrated Projects (SNAPs/SIPs) - €158 million
Technical Assistance for Preparation for SIPs and SNAPs (TA-PP), Replication (TA-R), or Legislative & Policy Priorities (PLP) - €30 million
Particular consideration is given to projects that:
- Protect, conserve and restore Europe’s wildlife and natural spaces
- Encourage individuals and businesses to rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle
- Help us all enjoy a sustainable, prosperous and competitive economy and quality of life
- Cut harmful emissions, boost our climate resilience and help us deal with extreme weather
- Accelerate our transition to clean, renewable and efficient energy supplies
Who can apply?
Any legal entity based in the European Union or in countries associated to the LIFE Programme can apply. LIFE is especially interested to support projects which can be replicated and scaled up elsewhere, particularly those demonstrating practical innovation, measurable impact and best practices. LIFE project applications can be submitted by a single organisation or by several entities working in collaboration with other European partners, but not by individuals; please check carefully the description of the funding topic you wish to apply to.
Catalisti support for LIFE proposals
Catalisti helps you develop strong LIFE project proposals by identifying the right sub-programme, aligning your idea with EU priorities, and guiding you through the application process. In addition, we assist in forming consortia by connecting relevant partners across sectors. Furthermore, we provide support in collecting Letters of Intent/Letters of Support (in consultation with the main applicant) and we review your application.
If you are interested to know more, please contact our Innovation Broker Martijn Roosen (mroosen
catalisti.be (mroosen[at]catalisti[dot]be)).
About the LIFE Programme
The LIFE Programme is the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action. It has been bringing green ideas to life since 1992 and, to date, has co-financed over 6,000 projects across the EU and in third countries. For the 2021-2027 period, the European Commission has increased LIFE Programme funding by almost 60%, up to €5.4 billion, and included the clean energy transition sub-programme. The recently-announced work programme for the implementation of the LIFE Programme in 2025-2027 established an overall budget of €2.3 billion for projects tackling circular economy, zero pollution, nature and biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and clean energy. The LIFE Programme is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).