LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity in Scotland

LIFE+ is the European financial instrument for the environment

2010 Application round

The expected call date for the next round is 5th May 2010 with an expected submission deadline of 1st September 2010. (This is subject to confirmation, please check this site for further updates.)

LIFE+ Concept Note (size 627kb)
For LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity projects that are led in Scotland, it is mandatory to complete and submit this form by 31st May 2010. You are advised to read all relevant guidance material that is provided at the European Commission website before completing this form.

Scottish Sites Notification (size 588KB)
For LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity projects that are led from outside Scotland but that include sites in Scotland, it is mandatory to complete and submit this form by 31st May 2010.

For LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity projects, a blank Form A8 and completed Sections B1 and B2 of the application form must be submitted to the Scottish Governmentahead of the final submission deadline (dates tbc).  They will complete and return Form A8 in time for the applicant to meet the final submission deadline to the UK Contact Point  (see Contacts below).

For LIFE+ proposals that are seeking a financial contribution from SNH, a completed draft of the LIFE+ application form must be submitted to LIFE@snh.gov.uk by 31st May 2010 to be considered for approval of SNH co-finance.

Contacts

For enquiries about LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity in Scotland, please email LIFE@snh.gov.uk

The UK Contact Point for all LIFE+ applications is Beta Technology - see timetable for submission procedures at www.betaeurope.co.uk/life.htm

The Contacts in Scottish Government for submission of Form A8 are bob.bryson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk for LIFE+ Nature proposals and charles.stewartroper@scotland.gsi.gov.uk for LIFE+ Biodiversity proposals.