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.

Applicants should target the implementation of one of the following plans/strategies:

• National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP, Regulation on the governance of the energy union and climate action (EU)2018/1999).
• National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAP).
• National or regional adaptation strategies or action plans.
• Urban or community-based action plans pioneering the transition to a low carbon and/or climate resilient society.
• National, regional or industry-/sector-specific greenhouse gas mitigation strategies or low carbon economy roadmaps.

The maximum funding rate is 60%.

• Energy
• Environment and Climate Change

• Associations
• NGOs
• Non Profit Organisations
• Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Department of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
www.lifecyclamen.com.cy

Contact Persons 
Marilena Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Environment
Contact Phone: +357 22 408 926
Email: mpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy

Chrystalla Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Climate
Contact Phone: +357 22 408 962
Email: cpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy

https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life_en

• Call Document
• Funding & Tenders Portal