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    The EU's programme for environment and climate action: nature and biodiversity, circular economy, climate mitigation and adaptation, and the clean-energy transition.

    Open calls, soonest deadline first

    Strategic Nature ProjectsLIFE-2026-STRAT-NAT-SNAP-two-stageStrategic Integrated Projects - EnvironmentLIFE-2026-STRAT-ENV-SIP-two-stageStrategic Integrated Projects - Climate ActionLIFE-2026-STRAT-CLIMA-SIP-two-stageFramework Partnership Agreements for operating grants to support non-profit organisationsLIFE-2026-NGO-OG-FPAAlleviating household energy poverty in EuropeLIFE-2026-CET-ENERPOVTowards an effective implementation of key legislation in the field of sustainable energyLIFE-2026-CET-POLICYBUILD UP Skills - National Platforms on energy efficiency skills for the clean energy transitionLIFE-2026-CET-BUILDSKILLSFacilitating cooperation among energy communitiesLIFE-2026-CET-ENERCOMProject Development Assistance for sustainable energy investmentsLIFE-2026-CET-PDASupporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businessesLIFE-2026-CET-INDUSTRYSupporting digitalisation of Distribution System Operators for a smart energy transition (Smart Grid Academy)LIFE-2026-CET-DIGITALOne-Stop-Shops - Integrated services for clean energy transition in private buildingsLIFE-2026-CET-OSSScaling up smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in EU citiesLIFE-2026-CET-EMPOWERSupporting the delivery of actionable, integrated, and comprehensive local heating and cooling plansLIFE-2026-CET-HEATCOOLPLANEnergy renovation solutions – Boosting building renovation through effective markets and instrumentsLIFE-2026-CET-BETTERRENOStrengthening national frameworks for renewable and efficient heating and cooling in existing buildingsLIFE-2026-CET-RENEWHCCrowding in private financeLIFE-2026-CET-PRIVAFINEnvironment governanceLIFE-2026-SAP-ENV-GOVLIFE Operating GrantsLIFE-2026-NGO-OG-SGANature and BiodiversityLIFE-2026-SAP-NAT-NATURE

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    Questions founders ask about the LIFE programme

    When is the next deadline under the LIFE programme?

    3 Sep 2026, for Strategic Nature Projects.

    Can a single company apply to the LIFE programme, or is a consortium required?

    11 of the 31 open calls under the LIFE programme require a consortium. 6 accept a single company applying on its own.

    Other programmes and countries

    Horizon EuropeEuropean Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Digital, Industry and SpaceHorizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and MobilityHorizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy and EnvironmentHorizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security for SocietyHorizon Europe Cluster 1 — HealthHorizon Europe — EU MissionsDigital Europe ProgrammeEuropean Defence FundEurostarsItalyThe United KingdomThe NetherlandsPortugalSwedenFranceGermanySpainBelgiumIrelandFinland