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Please make sure that you have read the regulations carefully before submitting your project proposal.
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Do you wish more people knew about Natura 2000, the network of protected areas in Europe? Do you have a good idea to raise awareness about it? Then apply to develop your project idea with the LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity (LIFE B4B) project.
LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity is a strategic project for nature funded by the European LIFE programme. The project lasts from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2031. 14 partners collaborate across Belgium to boost biodiversity and increase the resilience of the Natura 2000 network.
Promoting Natura 2000 is one of the aims of LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity. To achieve this, we rely on everyone's support.
We want to promote the Natura 2000 network to the public and show them what Natura2000 is about. That's why we have been working with the LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity project partners on a branding strategy in recent months. This will help us communicate the vision and mission of Natura 2000, and make Natura 2000 visible and identifiable on site and in general communication. The main goal of clear branding is to increase awareness of the unique ecological values in Natura 2000 sites and to foster higher stakeholder and public engagement.
Each approved project proposal can receive a grant of up to €15 000.
We welcome you to share your project idea if you have a creative way to raise public awareness of the Natura2000 network.
Please make sure that you have read the regulations carefully before submitting your project proposal.
Not only the general public, specific target groups can also be targeted.
The maximum budget for this call for projects is €105,000. This means that at least 7 projects can be selected. If projects apply for less funding, this number can increase as long as the budget allows.
No, a project does not have to be carried out in Natura 2000 area. The emphasis is on communicating about Natura 2000, which is broader than just the areas. Certain animal species are also covered by Natura 2000.
- No, projects must be implemented between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026. There is no stipulation as to how long a project must last at least.
- Projects can also end earlier than 31 December 2026, which also allows the grant to be paid out sooner.
All natural persons (residing in Belgium), Belgian municipalities and organisations with their registered office in Belgium can submit a project proposal, except for project partners (see www.lifeB4B.be and the higher authorities (who are actually also partners in the project) namely the Federal, Flemish, Walloon and Brussels Authorities
It is possible to submit multiple projects but only 1 project per organisation or person can be approved.
Yes, volunteer allowances are eligible as long as they fall within the legal framework of per diems and maximum annual amount.
Yes, for amounts above €3,000, 3 bids must be requested. If the lowest price is not retained, this must be justified.
Yes, as long as the law on public procurement is followed.
Yes, you may submit a project proposal with different partners together.
No. However, a higher score is given to projects that cooperate interregionally (see score provision in the rules at www.lifeB4B.be).
Yes, it can. However, beware of double funding. If this project proposal is an action not funded in the larger project, there is no reason why it cannot be submit
This is possible but these staff costs should remain on the other project
This is possible but these personnel costs must remain on the other project. The accountability of these costs also lies with this other project. In complex situations, it is recommended to consult the LIFE B4B MT to check for possible problems.