LIFE-2023-SAP-NAT-GOV

Nature Governance

Status
open for submission
Programme
Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
Action type
LIFE Project Grants
Opens
18 Apr 2023
Deadline
6 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

LIFE-2023-SAP-NAT-GOV funds projects improving nature governance in the EU under LIFE Project Grants.

This call supports projects that enhance governance of nature conservation in the European Union. It is part of the LIFE programme and uses a single-stage submission process. The deadline for applications is 6 September 2023.

Likely relevant for

  • Environmental NGOs
  • Public authorities in nature conservation
  • Research institutions in biodiversity governance
  • Policy makers in environmental governance

Project signals

focus on governance frameworksaim to improve nature conservation policiesinvolve stakeholder engagement

What it funds

  • Projects improving governance of nature conservation in the EU
  • Activities supporting implementation of nature policies
  • Initiatives enhancing stakeholder participation in nature governance

Expected outcomes

  • Improved governance frameworks for nature conservation
  • Enhanced policy implementation and compliance
  • Increased stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Who can apply / participate

  • Public authorities
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Research institutions
  • Consortia including above entities
  • Consortia allowed but details must be checked
  • Applicants must be based in EU Member States or associated countries
  • Must comply with LIFE programme rules
  • Specific eligibility conditions to be verified
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Funding rates and maximum budgets

Must check before shortlisting

  • specific eligibility criteria
  • budget and funding rates
  • geographical eligibility

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in official documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission process.
  • Check official call documents for detailed eligibility and submission requirements

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:16 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

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Official source text

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