On 3 September 2026, Lviv Polytechnic National University hosted the second hybrid info session «LIFE Programme: practical aspects of preparing an application and the experience of successful projects». The event was organised within the LIFE25-CAP-UA-InCL-U-DE project, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian organisations to participate in the LIFE Programme.
Around 50 representatives of national and local authorities, higher education institutions, research organisations, civil society organisations, businesses, utilities, protected areas and other organisations interested in preparing project proposals for LIFE Programme calls joined the session online and on site.
The event was moderated by Nazariy Andrushchak, PhD, Associate Professor and Head of the Project Office of Lviv Polytechnic National University.
The first thematic block focused on the practical aspects of preparing an application for LIFE Calls 2026. Nazariy Andrushchak presented the structure of a project application and the logic behind its development, focusing on the required document package, requirements for applicants and partners, and typical mistakes to avoid when developing a project proposal.
Budgeting for LIFE projects was covered by Olha Kots, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor at the Department of Finance of Lviv Polytechnic. Her presentation addressed the main cost categories, approaches to building a budget estimate, the link between the budget, work plan and expected project results, as well as co-financing, the applicant's own contribution, the realism of planned costs and proper budget justification.
Volodymyr Vorobey, Director of PPV Economic Development Agency, shared practical experience of preparing a project application. Using the LIFE-U-SPRINGBOARD project as an example, he spoke about developing a project idea and partnership, building a consortium, the role of partners at the application preparation stage and the key challenges that project teams may face.
Successful cases of Ukrainian organisations participating in the LIFE Programme were presented by Yuriy Polyanskyi, EU Projects Manager at the Institute of the City. The speaker focused on practical aspects of working in an international consortium, project management and partner communication, and shared recommendations for organisations planning to join LIFE calls.
The info session concluded with a discussion and answers to participants' questions. The most relevant topics included preparing the document package, planning the budget and own contribution, finding and engaging partners, consortium requirements and practical aspects of preparing applications for LIFE Programme calls. Particular attention was paid to the September deadlines for LIFE Calls 2026.
These events are part of the LIFE25-CAP-UA-InCL-U-DE project's work to provide information, consultation and training support for Ukrainian organisations interested in participating in the LIFE Programme.
The project team will continue organising information and training events as well as consultations to strengthen the capacity of potential applicants and expand the participation of Ukrainian organisations in LIFE Programme projects.
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