Technical Assistance Grant

About this grant

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) provides technical assistance to developing countries on climate technologies. Requests are submitted by developing countries through their nationally designated focal points, known as National Designated Entities (NDEs). Once a request is received, the CTCN mobilises its global Network of climate technology experts to design and deliver a customised solution tailored to local needs. The CTCN does not provide funding directly to countries; instead it supports the delivery of technical assistance by experts in specific climate technology sectors. The assistance covers five main types of support: technical assessments (research and development, piloting and deployment in local conditions, feasibility studies); governance and planning (sectoral roadmaps, strategies and recommendations for law, policy and regulation); capacity building (stakeholder engagement, trainings, workshops, communications and awareness raising); tools and methodologies (decision-making tools, information provision, technology identification and prioritisation); and implementation (collaboration with financial mechanisms, private sector engagement and market creation). Assistance is provided free of charge, with a stated value of up to USD 300,000 per request, at local, national or regional levels, and across a broad range of adaptation and mitigation technologies. It can be delivered at all stages of the technology cycle, from identifying needs and assessing policy through to selecting and piloting solutions and supporting customisation and widespread deployment. The process runs in five steps: the request is submitted through the NDE; the CTCN and NDE co-design a tailored 'Response Plan'; the CTCN selects a Consortium or Network member through a bidding process; the selected member implements the plan with due diligence on deliverables; and the CTCN follows up on lessons learned and impacts.

Eligibility

Requests must come from developing countries and be submitted via their nationally selected focal point (National Designated Entity). Assistance is delivered to academic, public, NGO or private sector entities within those countries, at local, national or regional levels. Requests must be aligned with national climate priorities as confirmed by the NDE. The page does not state a deadline or application window.

How it's scored

The page states that the NDE confirms alignment of the request with national climate priorities and that the CTCN assesses eligibility and prioritisation (the site references a breakdown by eligibility and prioritisation decision). No scoring weights or panel composition are described.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be a developing country with an established National Designated Entity (NDE)
• ✓Request must align with CTCN's focus on climate technology solutions for adaptation and/or mitigation
• ✓Technical assistance scope includes technology deployment, policy frameworks, legal and regulatory advice

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) offer?

Technical Assistance offers $300K.

Who can apply for Technical Assistance?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, GLOBAL; local-authority, nonprofit, research-institution. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

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.