Climate Adaptation grants — page 28
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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 Global Partners for Development, Share and Care Foundation, Unsung Heroes, 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 GLOBAL, AFRICA, GLOBAL-SOUTH, ASIA, LATAM. 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.
Community-Led Development & Education (CDLE)
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GPFD funds community-led initiatives that integrate education, water/sanitation, health, and infrastructure development to improve school attendance, skills, and access to essential services. The grant targets communities seeking holistic, sustainable development outcomes.
Disaster Relief
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Disaster relief funding programme for communities affected by disasters in India, administered by the funder. Applicants must have a pre-existing relationship through Share & Care Signature Projects funded after 2024.
Venture Studio Kenya
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Venture studio programme in Kenya providing support to early-stage tech-impact startups addressing humanitarian and social challenges aligned with UN SDGs, with focus on agritech, foodtech, medtech, and edtech sectors. The programme targets founders building solutions to social and environmental problems in the East African context.
One- & Multi-Year Grants
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This grant provides flexible, multi-year funding to frontline organizations delivering health, education, protection, and livelihood services in crisis-affected communities. The funder supports organizations working across multiple sectors to build resilience and meet urgent needs in vulnerable populations.
a UN-agency philanthropy fund
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IOM Philanthropy Fund mobilizes private donors and philanthropic organizations to co-fund the International Organization for Migration's humanitarian and development programmes serving migrants and displaced persons. While not explicitly climate-focused, the fund supports vulnerable populations affected by displacement, which intersects with climate-driven migration and adaptation.
Multi-Year Resilience Programme
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Multi-year funding that bridges immediate humanitarian relief with longer-term education interventions in protracted crisis settings, delivered through UN agencies, governments, and civil society partnerships. Targets education access and resilience in conflict and disaster-affected regions.
Integrated Programs
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This grant funds holistic, long-term development programmes designed to break cycles of poverty and create sustainable change in developing countries. It targets organizations working on integrated poverty-reduction and development initiatives with a systems-level approach.
Caribbean Climate Risk Scholarship Programme
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This scholarship programme funds Caribbean students pursuing higher education in disaster risk management and related fields, offered through a partnership between CCRIF and the University of the West Indies. It supports capacity-building in climate adaptation and resilience across the Caribbean region.
Changemakers Programme
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The Changemakers Programme supports social entrepreneurs and charitable organisations working across nutrition, education, equality, economic development, and environment themes, providing mentoring, fundraising support, and coaching to scale impact aligned with UN SDGs. Eligible applicants receive non-financial support to grow their social enterprises or charities.
Support for Urban Development Renewal Measures in Saxony-Anhalt (Urban Development Promotion Guidelines – StäBauFRL)
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This is a German state-level urban development renewal funding programme in Saxony-Anhalt that supports sustainable urban regeneration and modernisation projects. It targets municipalities and urban development actors seeking to implement renewal measures aligned with contemporary sustainability and climate adaptation standards.
Support for Agricultural Holdings in Disadvantaged Areas (Compensatory Allowance)
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This grant provides compensatory allowances to support agricultural holdings operating in disadvantaged or less-favored areas in Germany, helping farmers offset higher production costs and maintain rural livelihoods. It targets farm operators in regions facing natural or economic constraints to agriculture.
Promotion of Disaster Protection Units in the State of Saxony-Anhalt (Grant Guideline Disaster Protection – ZuwendR KatS)
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This grant supports the establishment and operation of disaster protection units in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, funding infrastructure and capacity-building for emergency response and civil protection. Eligible applicants are local authorities, emergency services, and disaster management organizations in the state.
Urban Renewal and Development Measures (Urban Development Funding Guidelines – StBauFR)
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This German federal programme funds urban renewal and development projects that advance sustainable city planning and infrastructure. It targets municipalities and urban development entities seeking to revitalize urban areas through integrated development measures.
Urban Renewal Measures (Urban Development Funding Guidelines – StBauFR)
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German state-level funding programme for urban renewal and development projects that improve urban areas through infrastructure and regeneration measures. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public entities, and potentially private developers undertaking urban renewal initiatives.
Support for Agricultural Holdings in Disadvantaged Areas (Compensatory Allowance)
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This grant provides compensatory allowances to support agricultural holdings operating in disadvantaged or less-favored areas in Germany. It aims to offset the economic challenges farmers face due to geographic or environmental constraints.
Reconstruction of Public Infrastructure in the Event of Elementary Damage (Reconstruction Aid Directive)
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This German state funding programme supports the reconstruction of public infrastructure damaged by elementary disasters (floods, storms, earthquakes, etc.). It is available to public authorities and entities responsible for public infrastructure.
Heavy Rainfall and Flood Damage Hardship Assistance 2021
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This is a hardship assistance programme from the German federal government providing financial support to individuals and businesses affected by heavy rain and flooding in 2021. The grant targets disaster relief and recovery for flood-damaged properties and livelihoods.
Experimental Housing and Urban Development (ExWoSt)
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ExWoSt is a German federal experimental housing and urban development programme that funds innovative projects in sustainable urban planning, building, and neighbourhood development. It supports municipalities, research institutions, and consortia testing new approaches to climate-resilient, energy-efficient, and socially inclusive urban environments.
A German State Tourism and Sustainability Programme – Shaping the Future of Culture, Nature and Sustainable Tourism
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Erlebnis.NRW supports culture, nature, and sustainable tourism initiatives in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The programme funds projects that integrate cultural heritage, natural conservation, and responsible tourism development.
Promotion of Measures for Preparation of Disaster Management (KatSZR)
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This German federal grant supports disaster prevention and preparedness measures, funding organizations to develop and implement strategies that reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate-related risks. Eligible applicants include public authorities, nonprofits, and other organizations working on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience infrastructure.
Policy paper: Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme
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This grant funds the construction of an embankment and expansion of storage capacity as part of the Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme, managed by the funder. The scheme is designed to increase water storage infrastructure, likely for flood management or water supply purposes.
Community Resource Exchange (CRE) – Collaboration Grants
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This grant funds collaborative projects between international NGOs, community organizations, and local groups defending human rights in the context of development and investment projects. It prioritizes co-developed strategies and capacity-building for communities affected by extractive industries, infrastructure, and development finance.
Emergency Funding
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Emergency funding reserved by the funder for organizations responding to humanitarian disasters on the ground, deployed rapidly where needed most. This is invitation-only funding, not open to unsolicited applications.
Shelters in Educational Institutions
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This grant funds restoration and equipping of protective shelters within schools and educational institutions to ensure children's safety during emergencies while preserving educational continuity. It targets educational institutions in regions where child safety during conflict or disaster is a priority.
International Cooperation
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This grant supports international cooperation projects that assist vulnerable populations in developing countries or regions facing hardship abroad. Eligible applicants can propose initiatives addressing poverty, humanitarian need, or social development in vulnerable communities outside Italy.
a German automotive foundation leaders network
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A global convening and networking programme that brings together leaders from business, policy, science, and civil society to collaborate on solutions to major challenges including climate change, urbanization, and education. The grant funds participation in a leadership network rather than direct project implementation.
Upstream Grant Fund
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The funder's Upstream Grant Fund supports organizations addressing global challenges including disaster prevention, health emergencies, and human connection. It is open to nonprofits and social enterprises working on these interconnected global issues.
A Community Impact Monthly Grant Award
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A monthly $25,000 grant designed to support community-based organizations addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. The award fuels grassroots initiatives working on the frontlines of community development and social impact.
Safer Sustainable Infrastructure
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This grant supports the safe development and deployment of new engineering technologies and infrastructure innovations, with a focus on preventing unintended harms. It is open to organizations working on technology adoption, infrastructure resilience, and engineering practice improvements.
Impact Funds Portfolio
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The funder offers a curated portfolio of impact fund investments targeting social businesses in India across agriculture, health, and livelihoods sectors. This is a fund-of-funds or co-investment vehicle complementing direct investment activity, open to eligible social enterprises and impact-focused organizations.
Sustainable Education, Health, Welfare and Income Security Projects
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The funder funds grassroots nonprofit projects across the UK, Africa, and Asia that build community infrastructure (education, healthcare, water) and livelihood security through transformative, sustainable interventions. Eligible applicants are nonprofits working on education, health, water access, and income security in specified geographies.
Humanitarian Response Program
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This grant funds rapid humanitarian response to crises affecting vulnerable communities in Lebanon, including those impacted by conflict or natural disasters. It prioritizes quick deployment of resources to meet urgent needs in emergency situations.
Disaster Relief
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The funder provides grants for disaster relief and recovery efforts following both natural and human-made disasters globally. Eligible organizations can seek funding to support humanitarian response, recovery, and resilience-building in disaster-affected communities.
An African diaspora-focused early-stage grant fund
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AfDIF provides $25,000 catalytic grants to African and African-descendant early-stage social entrepreneurs working in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and climate resilience. The fund channels diaspora philanthropy to support ventures addressing development challenges across these sectors.
Firefighters – Support for Local Governments through Strengthening of the Civil Protection System
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This grant supports the development and strengthening of civil protection systems and local voluntary fire brigades in Poland, with a focus on enhancing local governance capacity and disaster resilience. It is intended for local government entities and organizations working to build emergency response infrastructure.
Humanitarian Response
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The funder) provides urgent humanitarian aid and crisis response funding to support affected populations with dignity while building recovery and resilience. The grant targets organizations delivering emergency assistance and strengthening community capacity in crisis contexts.
Resilient Communities
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This grant strengthens community resilience through integrated support in healthcare, heritage preservation, livelihoods, and community empowerment. It targets vulnerable or marginalized communities seeking to build adaptive capacity and sustainable local development.
Surviving Winter Fund
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This is a fuel poverty fund supporting vulnerable individuals and households during winter months by providing financial assistance for heating and energy costs. The grant targets low-income households struggling with energy affordability and winter survival.
A Southeast Asian social and environmental impact initiative
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Wavecrest is a non-profit initiative by Wavemaker Partners focused on social and environmental impact projects in Southeast Asia's climate space. The grant supports organizations advancing climate and sustainability outcomes, though specific sectors and application requirements are not detailed in the available description.
Kosovo - Youth for Green Transition
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A grant programme in Kosovo supporting youth-led initiatives in green transition and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants are youth organizations and groups working on climate action and environmental projects.
an African multilateral climate and energy fund
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A fund managed by the African Centre for Energy Policy that supports projects addressing energy, investment, climate change, and governance across Africa. Specific eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and application deadlines are not disclosed in the available description.
Engagement, Change Makers and Climate Governance
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This grant funds capacity-building, training, and leadership development for climate collectives and civil-society organizations working on climate justice and inequality reduction. It targets engagement and governance initiatives that amplify diverse voices in climate and social justice agendas.
Winter Warmth Fund
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The Winter Warmth Fund provides financial support to vulnerable residents in Cumbria to help them afford heating and stay safe during winter months. It is administered by the funder and targets low-income households at risk of fuel poverty and cold-related harm.
Emergency Response
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This grant funds projects that provide emergency relief and support to communities affected by conflict, health crises, natural disasters, and other acute emergencies. It targets humanitarian organizations and responders working to reduce suffering in disaster-affected populations.
Comprehensive Last Mile Ecosystems
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This grant funds locally-led, comprehensive last-mile solutions developed by social entrepreneurs that address economic development challenges while generating evidence for policy and investment. It targets social enterprises creating sustainable, scalable interventions in underserved markets.
Multilateral Development Grants for Civil Society
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The funder Grants fund civil society organisations in OIC member countries working on food security and related development challenges across multiple SDG areas. The programme provides grant funding to CSOs, with a track record of distributing $850,000 across 50 organisations in IsDB member countries.
Microdonations: A crowdfunding-style programme that funds small development projects around the world
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A crowdfunding-style microgrant programme that funds small-scale development projects globally, including schools, water systems, health clinics, women's centers, and rural infrastructure. Projects are eligible across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Innovation Garage
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Innovation Garage supports African innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and scale solutions that address community resilience challenges across the continent. The programme funds early-stage to growth-stage ventures working on resilience-focused innovations.