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 strategic aim of the LIFE NFEP PL project is to help Polish applicants to submit high-quality proposals for funding under the LIFE Programme during the period 2018-2020. This will be accomplished by strengthening the capacity within NFOŚiGW, the LIFE NCP, to improve how it provides assistance to LIFE project applicants, by raising the total number of employees (from 1 to 3 or more) and through staff training courses focusing on project evaluation and assessment. The LIFE NCP will organise workshops for potential applicants, and prepare and publicise a guide on how to prepare a good project proposal. Since knowledge of English is still a barrier for some applicants, especially from the public sector, the capacity building project will provide a wide range of translations of LIFE documents. The project also aims to disseminate knowledge of the LIFE Programme in Poland, mainly by organising LIFE open days and events focused on particular environmental topics. Expected results: Increased usage of LIFE Programme resources in Poland (with aim of increasing the national allocation under the LIFE Programme to at least 95.9%, and usage under the hypothetical Climate Action sub-programme national allocation of at least 50%, within the period 2010-19); Increased success rate of Polish applications (with aim of increasing the positively assessed applications in 2019 by 5% compared to 2010-2012); Preparation of Poland to compete in the second LIFE multiannual work programme in the years 2018-2020; Improved ability of the LIFE NCP to promote and implement the LIFE Programme, wider access to knowledge about LIFE Programme and improved ability of applicants to use this capacity.