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
Projects should fall under at least one of the two areas of intervention:
- “Space for Nature
- “Safeguarding our species”
Detailed Call Description
Projects should fall under at least one of the two areas of intervention:
- “Space for Nature” – Any project aimed at improving the condition of species or habitats through area-based conservation or restoration measures falls within the eligible scope of the intervention area “Space for Nature”.
- “Safeguarding our species” – Any project aimed at improving the condition of species (or, in the case of invasive alien species, reducing their impact) through any relevant activities other than area-based conservation or restoration measures falls within the scope of the intervention area “Safeguarding our species”.
Applicants are should take into account, when conceiving their project applications, that only wild flora and fauna and natural and semi-natural habitats may be targeted by LIFE Nature and Biodiversity projects.
The indicative range of project budgets is € 2 000 000 – € 13 000 000 and the estimated number of projects to be funded is 35. The maximum funding rate is 60%.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The maximum funding rate is 60%.
Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
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