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Women's Climate Shock Insurance and Livelihoods Initiative (WCSI) Grant

••••• Foundation

A foundation based in United Kingdom

Summary

This grant funds climate adaptation and livelihood protection for women and vulnerable communities exposed to extreme heat, through insurance products and income support. It targets informal sector workers in heat-exposed occupations with protective equipment and financial resilience mechanisms.

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About this grant

This grant supports climate adaptation and livelihood protection for women and vulnerable communities exposed to extreme heat. It funds the design and deployment of insurance products and income support mechanisms that serve informal sector workers in heat-exposed occupations, alongside protective equipment and financial resilience tools. Nonprofits, social enterprises, local authorities and community groups are eligible to apply. The initiative welcomes applications at any stage of development, from prototype and pilot through to mature, scalable solutions. Applicants should demonstrate a clear focus on women and vulnerable populations, with outcomes centred on extreme heat adaptation and health protection for informal workers.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Women's Climate Shock Insurance and Livelihoods Initiative (WCSI)?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, GLOBAL; nonprofit, social-enterprise, local-authority, community-group. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.