Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental and climate policy and legislation by co-financing projects with European added value. After 22 years, €3.4 billion and 4.170 projects, the LIFE Programme continues to finance actions for the environment and climate action.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The EU recognises civil society organisations as important contributors to EU policy development, implementation and enforcement, and that they need a safe, supportive environment with stable and sufficient funding to operate effectively. In this context, LIFE Framework Partnership Agreements aim to support non-profit organisations, NGOs and networks working in the fields of environment, climate action and clean energy transition. The call seeks to strengthen civil society participation in EU policy dialogue and help beneficiaries contribute to the implementation and enforcement of EU environmental and climate objectives across LIFE sub-programmes, including Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Nature and Biodiversity, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, and Clean Energy Transition.
The agreements provide operating grants through a competitive and transparent process, helping organisations build capacity, improve efficiency and become stronger partners in supporting EU policy objectives.
Detailed Call Description
The Framework Partnership Agreements will set out the framework conditions governing grants to beneficiaries carrying out their activities, on the basis of a two year outline of their work programme and agreed general objectives. This first-level Framework Partnership Agreement does not however constitute an obligation for the granting authority to conclude a Specific Grant Agreement for an annual operating grant.
In accordance with the LIFE Regulation, LIFE Framework Partnership Agreements are designed to support non-profit entities engaged across the full cycle of Union law and policy, from development through to implementation and enforcement, with particular emphasis on effective implementation and monitoring – reflecting the needs arising from the European Green Deal and the Fit-for-55 legislative package.
The work programme must not include, as part of the description of activities, specific and detailed activities targeting directly Union institutions, specific staff or members of the institution.
The choice of engaging with Union institutions or their members or staff, and presenting specific positions, including examining and explaining the impact of a given policy or policy proposal, rests with FPA beneficiaries17. Beneficiaries remain fully and solely responsible for their own opinions, views, and actions carried out through their work programme. Any communication or dissemination activity related to the beneficiaries’ work programme must use factually accurate information.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
70%
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Legal Entities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants must:
- be legal entities (private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
- non-EU countries:
- listed European Economic Area (EEA) countries and countries associated to the LIFE Programme (list of participating countries)
- be non-governmental organisations which:
- are non-profit making entities,
- are independent from government and other public authorities, as well as from political parties and commercial interests,
- are not a trade union,
- are primarily active in the areas of environment or climate action (including clean energy transition) and have an environmental/ climate objective which is aimed at:
- the public good and/or
- sustainable development and/or
- the development, implementation and enforcement of EU environmental and/or climate policy and legislation
- have a structure and activities covering at least three EU Member States or countries associated to the LIFE Programme
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Department of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
www.lifecyclamen.com.cy
Persons to Contact
Marilena Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Environment
Telephone: +357 22 408 926
Email: mpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy
Chrystalla Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Climate
Telephone: +357 22 408 962
Email: cpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy