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NIE Small Grants for Innovation and Learning

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This call is open to non-profits and local authorities, at prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

Small grants for National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to support innovation and learning activities focused on climate adaptation. Eligible organizations can apply to fund projects that build capacity and test new approaches to adapting to climate impacts.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports innovation and learning initiatives in climate adaptation, targeting organisations working to build adaptive capacity and climate resilience in vulnerable regions. Nonprofits, local authorities and research institutions may apply, provided they are accredited National Implementing Entities. Projects at prototype or pilot stage are welcome, as are those at any other development stage. The funding is available globally, with particular focus on the Global South. Applicants must demonstrate how their work will advance climate adaptation outcomes and strengthen resilience in their communities. No opening or closing dates have been specified.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Applicant must be a National Implementing Entity (NIE) accredited by the Adaptation Fund
  • ✓Project must focus on innovation and learning related to climate adaptation
  • ✓Project must support capacity-building in adaptation

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for NIE Small Grants for Innovation and Learning?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, local-authority.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Climate adaptation funding helps communities, infrastructure and businesses prepare for heat, flooding, drought and sea level rise. Most of it is public and multilateral money, often targeted at vulnerable regions and delivered with local government. Calls usually ask for a climate risk assessment and evidence that local people shaped the plan.

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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityGLOBAL
Org typesnonprofit, local-authority
Last verified5 Oct 2026

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