Financing
In accordance with LIFE programming documents, Applicants may apply for funding from the European Commission on the implementation of projects in the amount up to 60% of eligible costs (standard), and, in the case of projects for priority habitats and species – up to 75%.
Possible level of funding is presented in table below.
LIFE Programme
Type of project |
2014-2017 I Multiannual Work Programme |
2018-2020 II Multiannual Work Programme |
Projects under the sub-programme for Environment |
60% |
55% |
including those concerning |
75% |
75% |
Projects under the sub-programme for Climate Action |
60% |
55% |
Integrated projects, preparatory projects |
60% |
60% |
detailed rules are specified in the Multiannual Work Programme for 2014-2017
Polish Applicants planning to implement a LIFE Programme in Poland may also apply for co-financing the project with funds from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. Co-financing allows to supplement the project's budget even up to 95% of eligible costs. Detailed rules for awarding grants are specified in the Priority Programme "Co-financing the LIFE Programme"