The European Commission's proposal regarding the programme LIFE+ (2007-2010) has not yet been formally adopted by the European Union (EU) legislature. Nonetheless, the Commission has decided to publish this call for proposals now to enable prompt implementation of this programme after the adoption of its legal basis by the EU legislature, and to enable potential beneficiaries of Community grants to prepare their proposals as soon as possible.
Under the terms of the LIFE+ Programme the Commission invites European non-governmental organisations, which are primarily active in the field of environmental protection, to present proposals with a view to obtaining a financial contribution.
Financial assistance under this Call for Proposals may be provided for activities, which involve contributing to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation in different regions of Europe. Proposals will be assessed on policy relevance and potential impact of involvement in Community environmental policy-shaping and implementation, in relation to the following priority areas:
• Climate Change
• Nature and Biodiversity
• Environment and Health
• Natural Resources and Waste
• Horizontal or cross-cutting issues
In addition to the areas mentioned above, environmental education, enlargement and third countries will also remain of interest.
Information on the Application
The Grant application guide relating to this Call for Proposals which sets out the eligibility, exclusion, selection and award criteria and the application, assessment and approval procedure, can be downloaded from the Commission web site at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/funding/finansup.htm
It may alternatively be obtained by applying in writing to the following address (preferably by fax): European Commission, Office: BU-5 00/134, B-1049 Brussels, Fax (00) (32-2) 298 63 27
Deadline for submitting applications
Proposals must be submitted by 28 February 2007 at the latest.
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