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Purpose & Target

This grant, part of the LIFE Programme, aims to support the full implementation of national or regional plans and strategies related to specific environmental domains. These include Circular Economy, Waste Management, Water Management, Air Quality, and Noise Action Plans. It targets organizations responsible for or heavily involved in implementing these strategic environmental initiatives. The grant is sector-specific, focusing solely on environmental policy implementation within the European Union. Its main goal is to catalyze processes and mobilize additional funding and commitments to ensure these plans are fully realized over time. The program context is the LIFE-2025 call for Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), indicating it's a recurring opportunity within the larger LIFE Multiannual Work Programme.

Financial Structure

Total Budget For the LIFE-2025-STRAT-ENV-SIP-two-stage topic, the total indicative budget for 2025 is 56,000,000 EUR. Grant Amount Per Project The minimum and maximum grant amounts for individual projects are not specified in the provided materials. Co-financing Requirements Applicants are expected to mobilize supplementary commitments and funding from other sources. While the SIP project itself cannot receive co-funding from other EU funding sources, the broader implementation of the targeted plan or strategy can leverage other Union, national, or private funding sources for complementary measures outside the SIP. Preference should be given to other EU funding for these complementary actions.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Organization Types This grant is open to organizations capable of driving the full implementation of large-scale environmental plans. While not explicitly defined by type (e.g., SME, NGO), the emphasis on 'competent authorities and stakeholders' suggests eligibility for: * Public bodies: Such as national, regional, or local government entities responsible for environmental policy. * Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Especially those with a strong track record in environmental protection and policy implementation. * Enterprises: Businesses that play a key role in the identified environmental sectors, particularly in waste management, circular economy, water treatment, etc. * Other relevant stakeholders: Any entity crucial to the successful execution of the targeted environmental plans. Geographic Location Requirements Applicants must be based in one of the European Union Member States, as the grant focuses on national and regional plans within the EU framework. Consortium Requirements A consortium is strongly required. The grant explicitly states that projects 'shall actively involve the main stakeholders necessary for the implementation of the targeted plan or strategy.' This involvement is expected to be achieved by including them as 'associated beneficiaries' or through their active participation.

Application Process

Application Procedure This grant follows a two-stage submission procedure. Application Deadlines

First stage deadline: September 4, 2025
Second stage (latest) deadline: March 5, 2026, at 00:00:00 UTC

Required Documentation Key documents mentioned for the application process include: * The specific application form (LIFE SIP) available in the Submission System * Detailed budget table * Participant information * Maps, descriptions of sites, and descriptions of species and habitats (if applicable) * Implementation overview for the plan/strategy/action plan * Complementary funding plan and declaration Grant Duration Projects are implemented based on a 'revolving programming mechanism' structured in phases. Each phase should normally last at least 3 years, though shorter durations might be justified. Support Availability Applicants can seek support from their National Contact Point (NCP) and are encouraged to add their NCP as a 'Contact person' in the application. The IT Helpdesk is available for technical questions, and an Online Manual provides step-by-step guidance for the Portal processes.

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation process for this grant is based on specific criteria outlined in the main call document. While the full list of criteria is not provided in the summary, 'Impact' is highlighted as a key award criterion for the full proposal evaluation. Applicants are expected to clearly define, calculate, explain, and achieve the expected impacts in relation to the grant's objectives. Projects should demonstrate how they will substantially contribute to, and ultimately ensure, the full implementation of the targeted national or regional environmental plans and strategies.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Projects must ensure compliance with relevant EU environmental directives, including, but not limited to, the EU Waste Framework Directive, EU Water Framework Directive, EU Floods Directive, EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive, EU Ambient Air Quality Directive, EU National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive, and EU Environmental Noise Directive. Strategic Approach The grant requires an adaptive approach to project design, implemented through a revolving programming mechanism with multi-year phases. Projects should not only implement actions but also build strategic capacities among competent authorities and stakeholders to ensure long-term sustainability of results and enable them to continue delivering on the targeted plan/strategy post-project. Stakeholder Engagement Active involvement of main stakeholders is critical, ideally through their inclusion as associated beneficiaries or direct participation in project implementation and complementary actions.

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