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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to support the implementation of the European Green Deal by contributing to the objectives and targets of the EU Climate Law. Its core objective is to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. - Target recipient type and size: Not explicitly defined in the provided information, refer to section 6 of the call document for specifics. However, this is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. - Geographic scope: All EU Member States. Eligible countries are formally defined in section 6 of the call document. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must focus on climate change mitigation within specific intervention areas (e.g., zero-emission mobility, renewable energy, industrial decarbonization, carbon removal). - Grant frequency: This is a recurring grant opportunity as indicated by 'LIFE-2025'. - Program context: This call is part of the broader LIFE Programme, specifically under the 'LIFE Climate Action - Standard Action Projects (SAP)' initiative.

Financial Structure

  • Total budget for this specific call topic ('LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-CCM') is 28,000,000 EUR for the year 2025.
  • Minimum grant amount per project: Not specified in the provided information.
  • Maximum grant amount per project: Not specified in the provided information.
  • Eligible and ineligible costs: These are comprehensively described in section 10 of the call document and the Model Grant Agreements (MGA) for LIFE projects.
  • Co-financing requirements: Not specified in the provided information. Applicants should consult the full call document for any mandatory co-financing or matching fund obligations.
  • Payment schedule and mechanisms: Details on these are provided in section 10 of the call document and the LIFE MGA.
  • Financial reporting requirements: These are stipulated in section 10 of the call document and the LIFE MGA.
  • Indirect cost policies: Information regarding indirect costs can be found in the EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement.

Eligibility Requirements

General
  • Proposal page limit and layout must strictly adhere to the guidelines detailed in Part B of the Application Form, which is available in the Submission System.
  • Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity, as described in section 7 of the call document.
  • Applicants must not fall under any exclusion criteria, which are also detailed in section 7 of the call document.
Geographic Location
  • Eligible countries for funding are defined in section 6 of the call document. For this grant, applicants must be established in one of the European Union (EU) Member States. The EU Member States include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Organization Type
  • Specific eligible organization types are not explicitly defined in the provided materials but are outlined in section 6 of the call document. Typically, LIFE grants are open to a broad range of legal entities (e.g., businesses, public bodies, non-profit organizations).

Application Process

Application Process
  • The submission deadline for proposals is 2025-09-23 00:00:00+0000.
  • The application follows a single-stage submission procedure.
  • Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Electronic Submission Service via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
  • Required documentation and materials for submission include:
    • The standard application form (LIFE).
    • A detailed budget table (LIFE).
    • Participant information (LIFE).
    • Specific documents such as Maps (LIFE), Description of sites (LIFE), and Description of species and habitats (LIFE), if relevant to the project scope.
  • The specific format and layout requirements for the proposal are outlined in Part B of the Application Form.
Evaluation & Award Timeline
  • An indicative timeline for the evaluation process and the grant agreement preparation is detailed in section 4 of the call document.
Application Support
  • Applicants are encouraged to consult the FAQs on the LIFE website for common questions.
  • Support is available from your National Contact Point (NCP). You can facilitate this support by adding your NCP as a 'Contact person' under the 'Participants' step of your application.
  • For technical issues related to the submission system (e.g., forgotten passwords, access rights), contact the IT Helpdesk.
  • A step-by-step Online Manual provides guidance on the Funding & Tenders Portal processes, from proposal preparation to reporting.

Evaluation Criteria

General
  • The specific award criteria, scoring system, and thresholds that will be used to evaluate proposals are comprehensively detailed in section 9 of the call document.
  • Proposals will be assessed primarily on their ability to achieve the 'Efficient delivery of the quantified objectives' outlined for this grant.
Impact
  • Projects must demonstrate a clear contribution to the objectives and targets set out in the EU Climate Law.
  • A key scoring factor will be the project's expected impact on reducing net greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the EU's target of at least a 55% reduction compared to 1990 levels by 2030.
  • Expected outcomes should focus on measurable and tangible impacts within the specified intervention areas for climate change mitigation.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • The legal framework for this grant is governed by the LIFE Regulation 2021/783.
  • All financial aspects and management of the grant must comply with the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.
  • The detailed legal and financial set-up of the grants, including relevant regulations, is described in section 10 of the call document.
Data Protection
  • Data submitted as part of the application and during project implementation is subject to the terms outlined in the Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
Intellectual Property
  • Policies regarding intellectual property rights arising from the projects are governed by section 10 of the call document and the Model Grant Agreements.
Scope Specifics and Strategic Alignment
  • Projects must address climate change mitigation and align with the ambitious targets of the EU Climate Law and the European Green Deal.
  • Specific intervention areas for proposed actions include:
    • Recovery, recycling, and reclamation of ozone-depleting substances in foams and assessing alternatives to fluorinated greenhouse gases.
    • Actions supporting the shift towards zero-emission mobility in road transport.
    • Decarbonizing other transport modes, promoting intermodality and modal shift.
    • Increasing the generation and use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency.
    • Actions that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in industrial production and waste management.
    • Development and implementation of land and coastal management practices that impact emissions and carbon removals, including conserving natural carbon sinks in soils and forests and storing carbon in long-lasting products.
    • Industrial solutions for carbon removal, carbon capture and use, and/or storage.

Grant Details

climate action climate change mitigation greenhouse gas reduction european green deal eu climate law renewable energy energy efficiency zero-emission mobility decarbonization carbon removal carbon capture waste management industrial emissions land management coastal management ozone-depleting substances fluorinated greenhouse gases sustainable development environmental funding eu funding life programme
Climate Change Mitigation
48210258TOPICSen
LIFE Climate Action - Standard Action Projects (SAP)
OTHER
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE
ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURE OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
SDG7 SDG9 SDG12 SDG13 SDG15
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT PILOT_PROJECTS INNOVATION_COMMERCIALIZATION CAPACITY_BUILDING
28000000.00
None
None
EUR
None
Sept. 23, 2025, midnight
Not specified, refer to section 4 of the call document