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The LIFE program is composed of two sub-programs (Environment and Climate Action), each divided into 3 action areas (for the environment sub They are also established the thematic priorities). For each area, a ban 2016 finanzia different types of projects from the following: pilot projects, demonstration projects, projects of good practices, information projects, awareness and dissemination, integrated projects, technical assistance projects, projects of capacity building and preparatory projects.

pilot projects, demonstration projects, projects of good practices and information projects, awareness and dissemination fall into the category of traditional projects.

nota bene: to Ban 2016 The Commission points out that with regard to traditional projects They were introduced important news. In particular with regard to the sustainability, a replicabilità, the assessment of 'environmental impact project and other aspects, in part common to all traditional projects and in part specific for the sector. Exact details are highlighted in the first pages of the specific guides for proposers.

deadline

traditional projects
– Climate Action (all areas of action): 7 settembre
– Ambiente – Environment and efficient use of resources: 12 settembre
– Environment -Nature and biodiversity: 15 settembre
– Environment -Governance and Information: 15 settembre

preparatory projects (only environment sub): 20 settembre
integrated projects – both subroutines: The phase (concept note): 26 settembre; for those who pass the first stage complete projects will be presented within approximately the 15 March 2017 for the Environment sub, entro il 15 April 2017 for the sub-program for Climate Action
Technical assistance projects – both subroutines : 15 settembre

beneficiaries

public agencies and private commercial organizations and non-commercial (including NGOs) EU-based.
Any eligible organizations based outside the EU can participate in a project as associated beneficiaries, provided that their presence gives added value to the project and that the realization of activities outside of the EU territory is designed to achieve the objectives of the EU project.

entities contribution

The maximum contribution for the projects will be the 60% of eligible project costs, with the following exceptions except projects Ambiente-Natura e biodiversità that, in the case of priority habitats or species They may receive a contribution of up to 75%.

available financial resources

  • 337.536.184 euro as follows:
  • environment sub: 273.936.184 euro (of which approximately the 55% for projects for the conservation of nature and biodiversity). The 8,44% of the funds allocated for projects other than integrated projects is earmarked for Italy.
  • Sub-program for Climate Action: 63.600.000 euro

All information and documentation to be downloaded on the official website of the program, clicking qui.