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

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

5. Dates Call for Proposals launch: 19 May 2016
Deadline for submission by applicants of traditional projects:
7 September 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 = eesti keeles programmi LIFE mitmeaastase tööprogrammi vastuvõtmise kohta ajavahemikuks 2014–2017 (dokumendi tüüp Komisjoni rakendusotsus)
Thematic priorities

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 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

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)
Coverage - geograafiline ulatus (koostöö)

12. Impact Indicators
LIFE Programme 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

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?
Orientation Document. 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
75% rahastust, siis peab 50% peab olema C-tegevustele 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
Good value for money has to be demonstrated even if public tender is not necessary 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 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 17

18. Thank you for your attention. http://ec. europa