New round of Calls under LIFE programme open to applications.

With a total budget of €601.5 million, the LIFE 2026 Calls for Proposals support EU measures to increase competitiveness, close the innovation gap and decarbonise the economy. In addition, it will help reduce strategic dependencies – especially on fossil fuels – and enhance the overall resilience of energy systems. Applications are invited for innovative and best practice projects which demonstrate genuine potential to move from piloting and testing to practical, cost-effective application at scale.

Specifically, projects should seek to:

• Protect, conserve and restore Europe’s wildlife, biodiversity and natural spaces.
• Encourage individuals and businesses to rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle.
• Promote a sustainable, prosperous and competitive economy and quality of life.
• Cut harmful emissions, boost climate resilience and help to deal with extreme weather.
• Accelerate Europe’s transition to clean, renewable, self-sufficient energy supplies.
• Increase energy efficiency, flexibility and overall EU energy system resilience.
• Accelerate energy investments, and promote citizen engagement and support in the energy transition.

Any legal entity based in the European Union or in countries associated with the LIFE Programme can apply for a project grant. LIFE project applications can be submitted by a single organisation or by several entities working in collaboration with other partners, but not by individuals.

Registration is open for the online EULIFE26 info days taking place 28 to 30 April 2026. This event is organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) to inform and support potential applicants. Dedicated information sessions will provide insights into the four LIFE sub-programmes, highlight the Calls’ priority topics for 2026 and give advice on how to prepare a good proposal.