CFAs: Circular Economy and Zero Pollution Funding Opportunity

The focus areas under this call include Circular Economy and Waste, Recovery of Resources from Waste, Circular Economy and the Environment, Zero pollution and sustainable management of natural resources, Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Chemicals, Industrial Emissions and Safety, and A new European Bauhaus.

This funding opportunity is part of the LIFE Programme under the topic “Circular Economy and Zero Pollution,” with a total budget allocation of EUR 79,000,000, including EUR 4,000,000 specifically designated for the New European Bauhaus subtopic. The funding per project ranges between EUR 2 million and EUR 10 million, supporting initiatives that align with the European Green Deal and recent environmental policy developments.

The call is designed to encourage projects that contribute to reducing environmental pollution while promoting efficient resource use and sustainability across multiple sectors. By addressing key environmental challenges such as waste management, air and water quality, and industrial emissions, the programme seeks to foster innovation and practical solutions that can be implemented at scale.

Eligibility for participation requires applicants, including beneficiaries and affiliated entities, to be legal entities, either public or private. These entities must be established in eligible countries, which include EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories) as well as non-EU countries that are part of the European Economic Area or are associated with the LIFE Programme. Additionally, the coordinating organization must be established in one of these eligible countries.

This opportunity provides a significant platform for organizations to contribute to environmental sustainability while accessing substantial financial support to implement impactful projects aligned with circular economy principles and zero pollution goals.

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