LIFE Programme · 2026

LIFE Calls for proposals 2026

The LIFE 2026 Calls are published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Browse every open call below - each card describes the topic, its deadline, and links you directly to the official call page where you can download the documents and submit your proposal.

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LIFE 2026 calls overview

All 31 LIFE 2026 call topics in one document: budgets, deadlines, co-financing rates, eligibility and links to the official topic pages. Each topic on its own page with a QR code.

31 topics€601.5 million total budget4 sub-programmes
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All proposals are submitted electronically via the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal. Use the link on each call card below, or open the full LIFE filter on the portal.

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Nature & Biodiversity

4 calls

Action grants supporting the protection, conservation and restoration of nature and biodiversity across the EU and access countries.

Circular Economy & Quality of Life

5 calls

Projects on circular economy, resource efficiency, zero pollution, water, soil, chemicals, noise and environmental governance.

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

6 calls

Projects cutting greenhouse-gas emissions, building climate resilience and supporting climate governance - a priority area for Ukraine.

Clean Energy Transition (CSA)

14 calls

Coordination & Support Action grants accelerating the clean energy transition through policy, financing, skills and market-uptake measures.

NGO Operating Grants

2 calls

Multiannual support to non-governmental organisations active in the fields of environment and climate.

Source: CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. Deadlines and topics reflect the published 2026 work programme and may be updated by the European Commission; always confirm the latest information on the CINEA LIFE 2026 calls page.