Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) Grant
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This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 3 others, at prototype and pilot stage and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development finances climate adaptation and mitigation investments in developing countries, blending climate and development objectives. It targets projects in renewable energy, agriculture, and related sectors across the Global South.
About this grant
This fund provides grants for climate adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. It supports initiatives that advance low-carbon and climate-resilient development, with a focus on energy, agriculture and related sectors. Eligible applicants include startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, nonprofits, social enterprises and local authorities. Projects must be at prototype, pilot or scaling stage and demonstrate clear alignment with climate goals in the Global South. The fund prioritises outcomes that build climate resilience whilst reducing emissions in developing economies.
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Key requirements
- ✓Projects must advance climate adaptation or mitigation in developing countries
- ✓Alignment with sustainable development objectives required
- ✓Demonstrated development impact alongside climate outcomes
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM; startup, sme, large-company, nonprofit, social-enterprise, local-authority.
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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