Background The LIFE programme introduced action grants for capacity-building projects for the 2014-2017 funding period. These are projects designed to build Member States' capacity to participate more effectively in the LIFE Programme. Specifically, these projects propose interventions to develop the capacity to submit successful applications for funding for projects under the sub-programmes for Environment and Climate Action. Member States that meet the criteria may each receive funding of up to one million euros for one capacity-building project. Only national level public bodies responsible for implementation of LIFE in an eligible Member State in the European Union may apply for capacity-building projects. Objectives The LIFE Unit within MMAP aims to help potential beneficiaries of the LIFE Programme, by developing and disseminating information, and actively supporting potential LIFE project applicants according to identified needs at local and regional levels. In the long run, the project aims to improve the capacity for supporting potential LIFE project applicants in Romania, so that more successful project applications are submitted to the LIFE Programme, as well as to the Private Finance for Energy Efficiency Instrument and the Natural Capital Financing Facility. To achieve its aim, the project will work to improve networking, by organising two national conferences and ten workshops; to campaign publically at local and regional level with the support of relevant institutions, with press releases and a travelling ‘LIFE Lab Caravan’ visiting events around the country; and to achieve a better integration of LIFE into other types of funding, to facilitate co-financing for LIFE projects. Expected results: A LIFE Communication Strategy and Calendar, in order to provide a better approach and understanding of the LIFE Programme; Training for beneficiaries, in finance, human resources, implementation specifics, and best practices in LIFE; An interactive information centre for the LIFE 2014-2020 Programme; Three Guidebooks regarding technical and financial issues involved in the implementation of LIFE projects; LIFE 2014-2020 promoted to a larger number of potential beneficiaries, by raising awareness among identified target entities and groups, project stakeholders and the population in general; Raised awareness among target groups of the importance of environment protection and conservation measures; Collaboration promoted with universities, research institutes and government ministries whose areas of activity are identified to be under the LIFE Programme objectives (e.g. agriculture, water management, forestry, natural resources, smart urban management, industry, health, transport, defence, smart communication systems), in order to improve the uptake of LIFE projects; and The LIFE Programme is understood as an opportunity for increasing the quality of life and influencing policy at different levels.