Climate Adaptation grants — page 25
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Funding for resilience, flood defence, drought and climate-proofing infrastructure. Backed by the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund, the World Bank and regional banks, the EU, and national adaptation programmes. Listed below are the open climate adaptation grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Adaptation money is overwhelmingly development finance: the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund, the World Bank and the regional banks, bilateral aid programmes, and health funders including Wellcome and the Gates Foundation on the health side. Awards are usually made to or through an organisation registered in the country where the work happens, so partnership structure tends to matter more to eligibility than technical merit does.
This page lists open climate adaptation grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 1,462 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is climate adaptation work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing climate adaptation grants here include EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF for Africa), European Commission (EC): European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), Population Institute, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans MENA, AFRICA, GLOBAL, ASIA, SOUTH-ASIA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
An EU migration-trust fund – North Africa
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This grant funds projects in North Africa that address irregular migration and displacement by creating economic opportunities, building resilience in vulnerable communities, and improving migration governance. It targets organizations working on development, humanitarian, and governance interventions in the region.
An EU trust fund for the Horn of Africa
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This EU trust fund supports stability and addresses root causes of irregular migration and displacement in the Horn of Africa through employment creation, community resilience, migration management, and conflict prevention. It targets organizations working on economic development, resilience-building, and governance in the region.
Funding for Humanitarian Aid
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ECHO provides humanitarian aid funding to support populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises outside the EU, including food, shelter, health, and protection assistance. The grant targets humanitarian organizations and NGOs delivering emergency relief in crisis-affected regions globally.
FP/Earth: Explores the synergy between reproductive autonomy and environmental sustainability, examining evidence on…
••••• Institute
This grant funds research exploring the intersection of reproductive autonomy and environmental sustainability, specifically examining how voluntary family planning can mitigate climate change, reduce human pressure on ecosystems, and improve food security and health outcomes. It targets researchers and organizations studying evidence-based linkages between population dynamics and environmental sustainability.
Grant Program for Community-Based Projects in the Sahel
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This grant funds consortia of NGOs implementing community-based projects across G5 Sahel countries, with a focus on local infrastructure, livelihoods, job creation, peace, and social cohesion over up to six years. It targets regional NGO partnerships working on economic development and community resilience in the Sahel.
Jamaica Hurricane Relief
••••• Foundation
Emergency relief and rebuilding fund supporting disaster recovery in Jamaica, with focus on school repairs, youth programs, and community resilience. Eligible organizations can apply for support to rebuild infrastructure and strengthen local capacity post-hurricane.
Emergency Earthquake Relief Philippines
••••• Foundation
Emergency earthquake relief funding for the Philippines following the September 30 earthquake, channeled through partner organisations on the ground. Donations support aid packages containing food, drinks, and hygiene items for affected families.
Pandemic Fund Special Fund
••••• Bank
A special fund by the funder supporting member countries in responding to pandemic-related challenges and strengthening health infrastructure. While primarily health-focused, it may fund resilience and infrastructure work relevant to climate adaptation in vulnerable regions.
Technology-enabled Infrastructure
••••• Bank
AIIB finances digital and technology-driven infrastructure projects that improve efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and service delivery across sectors in developing Asia. Eligible applicants include governments, development banks, and infrastructure entities seeking concessional or blended financing for tech-enabled infrastructure.
Investment Opportunities in Regenerative Tourism and Infrastructure
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Red Sea Global is a PIF-backed developer offering diversified national and global investment opportunities in regenerative tourism, real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The fund targets projects in tourism, real estate, residential, hospitality, infrastructure, and services sectors with a sustainability focus.
Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
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The Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific provides grants to support poverty reduction and social development projects across the Asia-Pacific region, including emergency assistance and capacity building. Eligible applicants include governments, NGOs, and development organizations working on resilience and social outcomes in developing member countries.
Asian Development Fund (ADF)
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ADB's Asian Development Fund provides concessional grants and low-interest loans to the poorest developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific, targeting poverty reduction and infrastructure development. Eligible projects advance economic development, poverty reduction, and infrastructure across the region.
Global – Emergency response
••••• Foundation
The funder funds crisis relief and emergency response initiatives globally, supporting organizations responding to acute humanitarian emergencies and disasters worldwide. Eligible applicants can seek support for rapid-response interventions during crises, though specific sectoral focus and eligibility criteria are not detailed in the listing.
A Canadian government local-initiatives grant programme
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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives provides small grants (up to CAD $31,000) for high-impact projects in over 120 ODA-eligible countries, led by local civil society organizations. Projects focus on inclusive governance, gender equality, peace, economic growth, climate action, and human dignity.
Emergency Relief
••••• Foundation
This grant provides funding for emergency relief efforts in response to humanitarian crises, supporting rapid response and aid delivery. It is open to organizations working on disaster response and humanitarian assistance globally.
Water for schools in Cambodia
••••• Foundation
This grant funds water access infrastructure and services for schools in Cambodia, specifically supporting the WISH project on the Phnom Kulen plateau near Angkor. The funder (the funder) partners with Archaeology & Development Foundation to deliver clean water and sanitation to educational institutions in a rural region.
Call for Partners
••••• Foundation
The funder is seeking nonprofit associations to become formal partners in delivering youth-focused citizenship and education initiatives across France, with a focus on road safety and climate awareness. Partner organizations will collaborate on the foundation's programmes targeting young people's civic engagement and environmental responsibility.
Humanitarian Services / Blue Bag Program
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The SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program provides humanitarian services including food delivery and community support to underserved communities in Botswana and Namibia. The grant funds direct humanitarian aid and community welfare initiatives in southern African regions.
Humanitarian Disaster Relief
••••• Foundation
A rapid-response relief fund from the funder providing financial assistance to communities in Malaysia affected by disasters. The fund supports humanitarian response and recovery efforts in disaster-impacted areas.
A Micro-Grant Programme 2026
••••• Foundation
A micro grant stream from the funder supporting smaller organisations and community-level initiatives across education, community development, environment, arts, and knowledge sectors in Malaysia. Designed for grassroots and local-scale projects with flexible funding amounts.
CLIMA Fund: A special initiative of a US international NGO supporting climate justice movements
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CLIMA Fund is a special initiative by the funder that supports climate justice and grassroots movements, though specific programme details are not publicly disclosed. The fund appears to prioritize grassroots and community-led climate action, but limited transparency makes full assessment difficult.
Planet Goal - Protecting the environment
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Planet Goal supports environmental protection and sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors. The grant is open to organizations working on climate and environmental solutions, though specific eligible activities and geographic scope are not detailed in the listing.
Planet Goal - Local development
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Planet Goal supports local development projects that deliver environmental and social benefits, funded by the funder. The grant targets community-level initiatives with sustainability outcomes across multiple sectors.
Planet Goal - Harnessing the value of research
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Planet Goal funds research projects that generate measurable environmental and societal benefits, supporting innovation across sustainability and climate domains. The grant is open to research institutions and teams generating value through applied or fundamental research with real-world impact potential.
People Goal - Reinventing dwelling systems and regenerating neighbourhoods
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This grant supports projects that regenerate housing stock and revitalize neighbourhoods through innovative dwelling systems and community-focused urban development. It targets organizations working on residential regeneration and neighbourhood resilience.
World Bicycle Relief
••••• Foundation
This grant funds bicycle access programmes in rural Zambia to improve community connectivity to essential services and economic opportunities. It targets rural development and livelihood improvement through sustainable mobility infrastructure.
Community Development Project
••••• Foundation
This is a national grant programme from the funder supporting community infrastructure development in disadvantaged and rural areas across Nigeria. It prioritizes projects that build physical infrastructure to serve underserved populations.
Economic Recovery & Social Protection
••••• Trust
This grant supports civil society organisations and community foundations in the funder recovering from long-term Covid-19 impacts through economic recovery and social protection initiatives. It targets organisations working on economic resilience and social safety nets in the region.
Protection and Support
••••• Foundation
This grant supports projects protecting and assisting vulnerable populations through emergency relief and social protection initiatives, with specific focus on winter aid and humanitarian response in Afghanistan. Eligible applicants can fund emergency relief, shelter, food security, and protection services for at-risk communities.
Humanitarian Aid in Developing Countries: Projects Preventing Forced Migration
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The funder funds humanitarian aid projects in developing countries with a primary focus on preventing forced migration through development and stabilization work. Recent grantmaking includes support for Ukraine and Kenya.
Annual Prize for African Development
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Annual prize recognizing individuals and institutions for significant advances in food security, health, and education across Africa, with rotating focus areas and awards up to $1M. Eligible projects include best studies, scientific research, applied research, and innovative initiatives demonstrating lasting economic and social development impact.
Access to Healthy and Sustainable Food
••••• Foundation
This grant supports project leaders implementing initiatives to improve access to nutritious, diverse, and sustainable food for vulnerable populations in France, India, and Brazil. Funding targets food security and nutritional equity through direct intervention with at-risk communities.
Humanitarian Emergencies and Development Aid
••••• Foundation
The funder provides financial and skills-based support to NGO partners responding to humanitarian crises and long-term development challenges, including deployment of employee expertise and emergency equipment. This grant targets organizations addressing immediate humanitarian needs and sustainable development globally.
Collaborative Impact Partnership
••••• Foundation
A collaborative grant programme funding environmental, social and development projects that advance sustainable and inclusive growth. Eligible applicants can pursue projects across environment, social development, and sustainability sectors.
Fixing what's broken: Our funding projects 2024
••••• Foundation
The funder funds cooperation projects that address social divisions and ecological crises through solidarity and community engagement. The grant supports initiatives combining environmental action with social cohesion and respect-based community work.
Peak Macaya Health, Sanitation and Agricultural Projects
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This grant supports the Peak Macaya Cooperative's community development projects in Haiti, including construction and education around composting toilets for health and sanitation, public school art and education programs, and agricultural cooperative work. It targets a specific cooperative and their integrated health, sanitation, and food-systems initiatives in a rural Haitian community.
Emergency Relief and Disaster Response
••••• Foundation
This grant funds emergency relief and disaster response projects addressing crises and environmental disasters, delivered through Catholic charitable networks to support affected populations. It targets rapid humanitarian response to acute climate and environmental emergencies.
Infrastructure Projects
••••• Foundation
The funder funds construction and renovation of schools, spiritual education centers, medical facilities, and homes, primarily in developing regions. The grant supports physical infrastructure projects that serve community needs in underserved areas.
Cities that Work
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This initiative funds research and policy engagement on urban growth, infrastructure, and accessibility in developing-country cities, with a focus on evidence-based solutions to urban challenges. It targets researchers, policy organizations, and development institutions working on city-scale sustainability and livability outcomes.
Hope Cities: A post-disaster recovery programme supporting communities in earthquake-affected 'Hope Cities' through…
••••• Foundation
A post-disaster recovery programme that supports communities in earthquake-affected areas through workshops, activities, and ongoing evaluation to rebuild resilience. The grant targets nonprofit and community organizations working in designated 'Hope Cities' to strengthen disaster recovery and community development.
Community Development
••••• Foundation
Grants to regional and local NGOs for community development projects that build social capital and support vulnerable populations across the Middle East and North Africa. While not explicitly climate-focused, the grant supports foundational development work that can enable climate adaptation and resilience in vulnerable communities.
a US bank foundation's community investment programme
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The funder USA provides grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations across the United States, with a focus on climate, workforce development, economic inclusion, and community development. The foundation funds a broad portfolio of community-focused initiatives but does not specify particular climate or sustainability interventions in the description.
Resilience Grant
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This grant supports crisis management and recovery efforts for organizations affected by disasters or emergencies. It is restricted to current and former grantee partners of the funder.
Global Issues Funding
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This grant empowers organizations and societies to address global crises including democracy, peace, climate change, and migration through strategy development and implementation support. It targets a broad range of actors working on systemic responses to interconnected global challenges.
24YOU: A gap year program for under-21-year-olds to develop strengths, explore career paths through mentorship, and…
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A gap year program for participants under 21 that combines personal-strengths development with mentorship-guided career exploration and hands-on work on sustainability innovation challenges. Eligible participants develop skills while contributing to solutions addressing environmental and social sustainability issues.
Financial Grants for Development Cooperation Organisations
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The funder provides financial grants to member organisations implementing development cooperation projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The fund supports quality initiatives across multiple sectors, with emphasis on sustainable development outcomes.
Emergency Relief Grantmaking
••••• Foundation
The funder funds organizations delivering immediate crisis relief and advocating for human rights and health in response to natural or human-made disasters. This grant targets reducing human suffering worldwide through emergency response and systemic advocacy.
Direct Investing in Impact Founders
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Early-stage equity investment fund backing mission-driven startups addressing healthcare, climate, education, and financial access. Investors can participate in funding rounds for companies solving these global challenges.