Information Sessions for the 3rd BESTLIFE2030 Call

To support applicants in preparing strong project proposals, BESTLIFE2030 is offering a series of information and guidance sessions for the 3rd Call for Proposals. Below you can find the recording of last week’s general information session, as well as details of an upcoming session focused on the financial requirements of the call.

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The third BESTLIFE2030 call for proposals is now open, providing new funding for locally led biodiversity conservation across Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten.

Recording available: Information Session for the 3rd BESTLIFE2030 Call

Last week, we hosted the information session for new applicants to the third Call for Proposals of the BESTLIFE2030 programme. During the session, participants received an overview of the call and guidance on preparing a strong proposal.

Upcoming session

We also encourage applicants to join the upcoming financial guidance session. This session is designed to help applicants understand the financial requirements of the third Call and prepare realistic project budgets, particularly at the concept note stage.

Topics covered:

• Key financial rules, including cost eligibility and co-financing requirements
• Budget preparation, cost categories and practical examples
• Financial capacity assessment and documentation requirements
• Practical recommendations for developing a realistic project budget

The BESTLIFE2030 programme

This project is part of the BESTLIFE2030 programme. It is funded by the EU LIFE-programme, a European environmental and climate action grant programme. BESTLIFE2030 provides funding for projects that work on nature conservation and restoration in overseas countries and territories of the European Union to stop and reverse global biodiversity loss.