2016 LIFE Concept Note
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PROJECT CONCEPT NOTE
FOR LIFE APPLICATIONS
This concept note is designed to help applicants compile a basic project structure for the EU
LIFE Programme before writing a full proposal to the European Commission. It is the first
stage in writing a LIFE application and is typically a three page summary which helps frame
the context of the project and it should be as quantifiable and specific as possible. The
concept note can help you identify partners depending on the desired outcomes, scope, cost
and duration of the project.
The concept note not only helps you frame your thinking but can also assists us in
evaluating the eligibility of your proposal or point you towards a more suitable funding
programme. You can also use this to share with potential partners and to support other
pieces of work such as compiling an internal business case etc.
Before filling in the form it is essential to read the LIFE Multi-Annual Work Programme for
2014-2017.
Concept notes for projects can be submitted at any time to JNCC.
If you have any difficulties, contact [email protected] or for more LIFE information visit
www.JNCC.gov.uk/UKLIFE.
Once complete, please email this form to [email protected]
Read me:
The most successful projects are those most closely aligned to the LIFE call. Therefore
READ the LIFE Multi-annual Work Programme and the LIFE Call guidance (this does not
change substantially between years).
This concept note is to help you frame your project ideas and enable us to provide
appropriate support and guidance. Therefore we would like this concept note to be
completed as fully as possible.
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PROJECT INFORMATION (Max 3 pages)
Project Title
Environmental Problem
What problem is the project is targeting? Keep short and relevant – define the problem (within two sentences preferably), the baseline and how your project will
solve the problem.
Multi Annual Work Programme
Please paste in from the Multi Annual Work Programme the topic being targeted by this proposal. NB - the environment ‘Guidelines for applicants 2015’ states
there should be a maximum two project topics. The Commission want to see a focused project this is why there is a maximum of two project topics.
Project Outcome
How does your project address this topic? Remember that EU added value, sustainability, replicability and transferability all need to be considered. Dont forget
communicating your project is essential.
Causes of the Problem
Outputs
Activities
Identify the underlying causes of the environmental
problem (in order of relevance)
What is the outcome of addressing the causes of the
problem
What actions do you need to carry out to counteract
the cause and achieve the impact and objective
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POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS
Participants
Organisation
Country
1. Coordinating Beneficiary
2. Associated beneficiary
3. Associated beneficiary
4. Associated beneficiary
5. Associated beneficiary
6. Associated beneficiary
7. Co-financier
8. Co-financier
9. Co-financier
10. Co-financier
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY/LEGISLATION
Which policies and legislation does your project address? For example, Habitats
Directive; Water Framework Directive, etc.
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PROJECT LOCATION
In which UK countries will the project take place?
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PROJECT COST
Project Costs
£s
Estimated total project cost
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CONTACT DETAILS
We would also like to share your contact details with potential support organisations,
and if there are similar projects, with other prospective applicants. If you are not
willing to allow this, please indicate here:
Contact name
Position
Organisation
Address
Telephone
Email
Mobile
Website
FOR JNCC/NATIONAL AUTHORITY USE ONLY
Date received
JNCC contact
National Authority contact
Comments
Recommendations
Date of JNCC’s response
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