The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) invites non-governmental organisations (NGOs) active in the field of environment and/or climate action to present proposals for the LIFE operating grants. These grants cover certain administrative and operational costs for the financial year 2015.
The objective of the call is to promote better environmental and/or climate governance by broadening the involvement of stakeholders, including NGOs, in policy consultation and implementation. The expected result is to support the strengthening of civil society participation in the dialogue process of environmental and/or climate policy development and implementation.
How to apply:
Applicants must use the LIFE operating grants application package for the preparation of their proposals (in English only). The application package contains full and detailed explanations with regard to eligibility, procedures, co-funding rates and all other relevant details.
The call will close on 15 October 2014. Please note that if the application is not sent by post but delivered by hand, it must arrive not later than 16:00 Brussels local time on 15 October at the Commission's central mail service.
The indicative total budget available for operating grants for this call is €9 000 000. The maximum EU-funding rate is 70% of the eligible costs of the operating budget of the beneficiary organisation for its 2015 budgetary year. The maximum amount that may be requested and awarded is fixed at €900 000 per grant.
For more information or to apply for funding please visit this page.
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