In the framework of the LIFE Programme, the LIFE 2020 Call for Proposals from NGOs on the European Green Deal (NGO4GD) is launched to reinforce the capacity of NGOs acting at Member States’ level to mobilise and strengthen civil society participation and contribution to the implementation of the European Green Deal.

The European Green Deal is the EU growth strategy that aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, sustainable and competitive economy that leaves no one behind where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. 

Amid the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, civil society as whole and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in particular are suffering a blow to their capacity to take actions and to contribute to the profound transformations needed to achieve a successful and just transition towards a sustainable future.

Funding Information

The total indicative EU budget available under the LIFE 2020 Call for Proposals from NGOs on the European Green Deal (LIFE 2020 NGO4GD) is EUR 12 million. The contracting authority reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available.

Eligibility Criteria

A proposal must be submitted by a single non-profit making non-governmental organisation that is primarily active in the areas of environment and/or climate action and established in an EU member state. The applicant must demonstrate its legal status confirming a legal registration in the EU prior to 01 January 2018. Furthermore, depending on the size of the population of the country where it is established, the applicant must demonstrate its ability to operate at national level and/or at least at regional level.

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