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

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

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

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

Dates Call for Proposals launch: 19 May 2016 Deadline for submission by applicants of traditional projects: 7 September 2016 - climate action sub-programme 12 September 2016 – environment & resource efficiency 15 September 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 5

3. It takes time and money to prepare an application Facts of LIFE 3. It takes time and money to prepare an application Taotluses peaksid oleme info õigetes vormides, kui vajalik info vales vormis, siis hindamise käigus võib sellega ikkagi punkte kaotada Peab jääma aega ka selleks, et keegi kõrvalseisja taotluse läbi loeb 6 6 6

Information Sources LIFE Regulation – priority areas MAWP (Multiannual work programme) – project topics Application Packages Guides for evaluation of LIFE project proposals LIFE Web site LIFE Web site - sisaldab kõike, mida vaja 7

LIFE multiannual work programme (MAWP) for 2014-2017 Stronger emphasis on: Long term sustainability of the project Replicability and transferability EU added value New requirement – Impact indicators MAWP – multiannual work programme for 2014-2017 = eesti keeles programmi LIFE mitmeaastase tööprogrammi vastuvõtmise kohta ajavahemikuks 2014–2017 (dokumendi tüüp Komisjoni rakendusotsus) Thematic priorities

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

Replicability and Transferability Go beyond dissemination 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 Replicability – korratavus Transferability - ülekantavus Go beyond – tuleb minna sügavamele, nt strateegia, repliocation plan

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) Coverage - geograafiline ulatus (koostöö)

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! Novelties 2016 ettekandest

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? Orientation Document. 13

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 75% rahastust, siis peab 50% peab olema C-tegevustele 14

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 Good value for money has to be demonstrated even if public tender is not necessary 15

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 16

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 17

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