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How to Prepare a Good Proposal?

How to Prepare a Good Proposal?. Estonia 16 June 2016 Kaia Treier, NEEMO EEIG-ELLE. Facts of LIFE. 1. T here is significant competition for LIFE funds. 2. 2. Submission Trend 2007 – 2014 (Total). Success Rate – roughly around 10% but depends very much on the country. Facts of LIFE.

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How to Prepare a Good Proposal?

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  1. How to Prepare a Good Proposal? Estonia 16 June 2016 Kaia Treier, NEEMO EEIG-ELLE

  2. Facts of LIFE 1. There is significant competition for LIFE funds 2 2

  3. Submission Trend 2007 – 2014 (Total) Success Rate – roughly around 10% but depends very much on the country CLIMA proposals are included in ‘ENV’ and ‘INF’ strands

  4. Facts of LIFE 2. You can't get a grant if you don't submit an application 4 4

  5. Dates • Call for Proposals launch: 19May 2016 • Deadline for submission by applicants of traditional projects: • 7 September 2016 - climate action sub-programme • 12September 2016 – environment & resource efficiency • 15September 2016 – nature & biodiversity, environmental governance & information • Earliest project start date: 15 June 2017 for climate sub-programme, 1 July (Env&Resource efficiency, GIE, NAT projects) 5 5

  6. Facts of LIFE 3. It takes time and money to prepare an application 6 6

  7. Information Sources • LIFE Regulation – priority areas • MAWP (Multiannual workprogramme) – project topics • Application Packages • Guides for evaluation of LIFE project proposals • LIFE Web site 7

  8. LIFE multiannualwork programme (MAWP) for 2014-2017 • Stronger emphasis on: • Long term sustainability of the project • Replicability and transferability • EU added value • New requirement – Impact indicators

  9. Long Term Sustainability • Sustainability of project results should be built in the proposal • Potential to use project results beyond the project life time • Particularly important for award criterion 1 Technical coherence and quality

  10. Replicability and Transferability • Go beyonddissemination of project results and sharing of knowledge • Include activities and approaches integrated in project actions which aim to facilitate the replication and/or transfer of the project results beyond the project, including in other sectors, regions or countries

  11. EU Added Value • Each project should demonstrate EU Added Value in terms of: • Coverage • Replicability • Transferability or • Transnational scope (if necessary for achieving project results)

  12. Impact Indicators • LIFE Programme 2014-2020 puts an emphasis on impact indicators – to measure impact of each individual project • Each project has to report on key indicators during and after the project end • Social and economic indicators mandatory for ALL projects!

  13. Application Package (per project type, per priority area) • Guidelines for Applicants (and forms) • Evaluation Guidelines • Model Grant Agreement and General Conditions • Comparative Document (is LIFE the right instrument? Which strand?): • vs. Horizon 2020 (vs. structural funds)? • NAT vs. BIO vs. ENV vs. CCA vs. CCM // GIE vs. GIC? 13

  14. Project Budget (1) Only costs incurred for actions implemented during project life-time can be eligible! • Personnel – 2% rule for public bodies • Daily rate – based on gross salary + contributions according to the national legislation (social security, pension, etc.) • Travel costs – according to internal rules of project beneficiaries • External assistance – not more than 35% of the total budget 14

  15. Project Budget (2) • Durable goods – 100% for NAT projects, for the rest, only depreciation costs can be financed by the Union support (up to 25% for infrastructure, up to 50% for equipment), has to bear LIFE logo • Prototypes – 100% if developed specifically for LIFE project, cannot be used for commercial purposes at least 5 years after the project end • Public tender – mandatory for contracts above 130,000 € • Public entities must comply with national legislation • Good value for money 15

  16. Be AWARE (1) • READ the application guidelines • Be SURE that LIFE is the appropriate funding programme for you: LIFE is not a structural fund: do not see it as an operational business financing tool • Be AWARE of all the exceptions that may apply to you • Ensure financial coherence; Watch COST EFFECTIVENESS 16 16

  17. Be AWARE (2) • FOCUS - Do NOT include actions not related to the objective of your proposal • Remember: If your project doesn't fit a priority project topic, you will receive fewer points! • The SELECTION procedure of LIFE is very tough, thorough and detailed. 17 17

  18. Thank you for your attention!http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/index.htm

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