The core objective of this grant is to support the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of the European Union's legislation and policy on climate change. It aims to contribute significantly to both climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Target recipient type: Public and private actors, including civil society organizations.
Target recipient size: Not explicitly specified, but generally open to various organizational sizes.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: Eligible countries are defined in the call document, typically including EU Member States (specific list not provided).
Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Projects must directly address climate change governance and information activities, contributing to EU climate policy goals.
Grant frequency and program context: This call is part of the LIFE Multiannual Work Programme for 2025-2027, indicating that funding opportunities under the LIFE program are recurring, though this specific topic has a dedicated budget for 2025.
Financial Structure
Total budget allocated for this specific topic ('LIFE-2025-SAP-CLIMA-GOV') for 2025 is 5,500,000 EUR.
The minimum and maximum grant amounts per individual project are not specified in the provided information.
Information regarding eligible and ineligible costs, as well as the legal and financial set-up of the grants, is described in section 10 of the call document (not provided).
Co-financing requirements, if any, are not explicitly stated but are common for LIFE grants.
The currency for all financial amounts is EUR.
Eligibility Requirements
Organization Type
Eligible organizations include public bodies, private commercial entities, and non-profit organizations, as the grant targets a broad range of 'public and private actors and civil society'.
Capacity Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity. Detailed requirements are described in section 7 of the call document, which is not provided here.
Geographic Location
Eligible countries are explicitly defined in section 6 of the call document (specific list of countries is not available in the provided text). Applicants should verify their country's eligibility in the full call document.
Other Conditions
Other specific eligibility conditions are outlined in section 6 of the call document (details not provided here). It is crucial to consult the full document for comprehensive criteria.
Application Process
Application Deadline
The submission deadline for proposals is 2025-09-23 00:00:00+0000.
Submission Process
The application process follows a 'single-stage' submission procedure.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal's Electronic Submission Service.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the 'Standard application form (LIFE)', which is specific to this call and available in the Submission System.
A 'Detailed budget table (LIFE)' is required.
'Participant information (LIFE)' must be provided.
Depending on the project's nature, documentation such as 'Maps (LIFE)', 'Description of sites (LIFE)', and 'Description of species and habitats (LIFE)' may also be required.
Support Available
Applicants can consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available on the LIFE website.
Support is available from National Contact Points (NCPs); applicants are encouraged to add their NCP under the 'Participants' step of the application.
An IT Helpdesk is available for technical questions related to the submission system.
A comprehensive 'Online Manual' provides step-by-step guidance through the portal processes.
Timeline for Evaluation
The indicative timeline for the evaluation of proposals and the subsequent grant agreement process is outlined in section 4 of the call document (not provided in the given text).
Evaluation Criteria
Award Criteria
The specific criteria for scoring and the thresholds for award are detailed in section 9 of the call document (not provided in the given text).
Projects are expected to demonstrate an 'efficient delivery of the quantified objectives' by the end of the project period.
Impact Expectations
Projects will be evaluated on their contribution to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
Strong emphasis on improving governance by enhancing the capacities of both public and private actors, and fostering the active involvement of civil society.
Expected impacts include (but are not limited to):
Raising public awareness and incentivizing behavioural change.
Supporting the activities of the European Climate Pact.
Developing 'green skills' and building capacity for implementing climate mitigation and adaptation policies.
Building capacity and raising awareness among end-users and the equipment distribution chain regarding fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Supporting the development, update, and implementation of national, regional, or local climate and energy strategies and plans.
Activities linked to the implementation of Sustainable Finance actions.
Initiatives for greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting.
Development of geographically-explicit inventories for the Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector.
Creation of carbon removal registries and certification schemes, along with related capacity building and advisory services.
Knowledge sharing and capacity building related to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Activities involving climate policy monitoring, assessment, and ex-post evaluation.
Compliance & Special Requirements
Regulatory Compliance
Projects must ensure compliance with and actively contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of Union legislation and policy on climate change.
Compliance with relevant EU regulations, including LIFE Regulation 2021/783 and EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, is required.
Data Protection
Adherence to the 'Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement' is mandatory, ensuring personal data protection in line with EU standards.
Ethical Standards
While not explicitly detailed, compliance with general ethical standards applicable to EU-funded projects is expected.
Project Scope and Focus
The grant's scope includes a wide range of activities focused on climate governance and information, such as:
Awareness-raising and behavioural change initiatives (e.g., European Climate Pact).
Development of 'green skills' and capacity building for climate policy implementation.
Enhancing capacity and awareness related to fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Support for national, regional, or local climate and energy strategies.
Actions linked to Sustainable Finance.
Greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting.
Development of geographically-explicit inventories for the LULUCF sector, and carbon removal registries.
Knowledge sharing and capacity building related to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Monitoring, assessment, and ex-post evaluation of climate policies.
Intellectual Property
Specific policies regarding intellectual property are not detailed in the provided grant information.
Risk Management
While not explicitly outlined, effective risk management strategies for project implementation are implicitly expected given the broad scope of governance and policy-related activities.
Grant Details
climate action
climate change
climate mitigation
climate adaptation
governance
information systems
capacity building
awareness raising
green skills
sustainable finance
greenhouse gas monitoring
lulucf
carbon removal
certification schemes
eu ets
policy monitoring
policy assessment
environmental policy
european union funding
life program
standard action projects
public actors
private actors
civil society
environmental projects
Climate Governance and Information
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