LIFE+ first call for proposals 13-08-2007 LIFE+, the new Financial Instrument for the Environment, has entered into
force. The programme will run in the 2007-2013 period. With a budget of over 2
billion euros, LIFE+ is a substantial but focused funding instrument. It
provides specific support for the development and implementation of Community
environmental policy and legislation. The LIFE+ draft application guidelines are
now available. The first deadline for submitting proposals is 30 November 2007.
The programme comprises three components:
At least 78 per cent of the LIFE+ funds will be for the co-financing of
project action grants, of which at least 50 per cent will be for nature and
biodiversity projects. The European Commission will use the remaining sum for
operational expenses.
The Commission will organise the annual call for proposals and, with the help
of external experts, will select, revise and monitor the projects and be
responsible for making the appropriate payments. Member States will forward the
project proposals to the Commission, may set national priorities and objectives
(from 2008 onwards) and may prepare comments on proposals, in particular in
relation to national annual priorities.
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