EU LIFE Info Days 2026

The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. Created in 1992, it has co-financed thousands of projects. The LIFE programme 2021-2027 is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and has a budget of €5.4 billion. It is divided into four sub-programmes:

• Nature and biodiversity
• Circular economy and quality of life
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Clean energy transition 

Networking opportunities in the format of 1:1 bilateral virtual meetings among potential applicants are available during the period from 28 April to 22 September 2026.

• You can identify them on the Networking tab (coming soon) and select them based on their areas of expertise.
• Please, indicate the area and subject of your proposal in the meeting request.
• Meeting requests have to be approved to be scheduled.

A number of representatives of National Contact Points (NCPs) will also be available for bilateral virtual meetings with potential applicants, using the same platform.

AGENDA

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

9:00h - 9:45h: Introduction to the LIFE Programme and the 2026 Calls for Proposals.

9:45h - 10:45h: Financial aspects of proposals.

11:00h - 12:00h: Q&A session on general and financial aspects via Slido.

13:30h - 15:00h: LIFE operational grants for NGOs - FPA and SGA calls for proposals.

15:00h - 16:00h: Calls for strategic projects - SIP ENV & CLIMA, SNAP.