Climate Adaptation grants — page 30
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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 Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), One Day’s Wages (ODW), Patchwork Collective, 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, GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, SOUTH-ASIA, SE-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.
Call for Proposals: Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (Round V)
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IPA's Displaced Livelihoods Initiative funds research and interventions to improve economic outcomes for people displaced by conflict, climate, or disaster. The grant supports organizations testing innovative approaches to restore or create livelihoods in displacement contexts.
Multi-Year Grants for Past Partners
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Multi-year grant funding for organizations with prior partnership history with One Day's Wages to continue grassroots poverty alleviation and development work. Supports interventions in food security, water/sanitation, education, healthcare, and climate resilience in low and medium HDI countries.
Co-Funding / Collaborative Funding
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The funder joins or forms collaborative funding groups with other philanthropists to extend capacity and support worthwhile projects globally, with a focus on climate justice, social equity, and global health. Organizations can potentially access co-funding through these aligned collaborative mechanisms.
Humanitarian Relief Fund
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This fund supports emergency relief and recovery efforts in Afghanistan, including earthquake response, support for displaced families, and cash-for-work programmes implemented through local partner organizations. It targets humanitarian crises and livelihood restoration in Afghanistan.
Systemic Humanitarian Innovation for Transformation Prize
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A prize competition recognizing humanitarian innovators who apply systems-thinking to solve complex humanitarian problems in health, agriculture, and related sectors. Open to innovators worldwide seeking $100,000 (grand prize) or $80,000 (runner-up) to scale humanitarian solutions.
Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Philanthropy
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Emergency response and recovery funding from the funder for humanitarian crises and disaster resilience, with focus on health, education, and climate impacts affecting children and families. Supports both immediate crisis response and longer-term systemic recovery.
Energy Operator Responds
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Pampa Responde is an emergency response programme that provides community support during crises and humanitarian situations. The grant funds organizations working on disaster relief and community resilience in response to acute emergencies.
Public Infrastructure
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This grant finances public infrastructure projects that build economic resilience and advance sustainable development goals. It targets infrastructure interventions in developing or emerging economies, likely including energy, water, transport, and climate-adaptation systems.
No PLANet B: Bridging science and society to foster inclusive transition strategy
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This EU-focused grant funds projects that bridge science and society to address the ecological crisis through co-responsibility, civil society action, and political commitment. It targets civil society organisations, citizens, and policymakers working on inclusive transition strategies across environmental challenges.
Charity Advent Calendar
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An annual donor-driven advent calendar that distributes contributions across 24 vetted charitable projects in healthcare, nutrition, environment, education, and infrastructure. Donors contribute a minimum of $24 in December, with daily reveals directing funds to local and global organizations.
Specialized Funds – FAST
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The funder's FAST programme offers convertible bonds to tourism sector companies to strengthen their capital base and fund digital transformation, energy transition, and post-pandemic recovery. Eligible companies are established tourism businesses seeking quasi-equity financing without traditional bank lending.
Food and Agriculture Accelerator
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An 18-month business acceleration programme for SMEs and mid-market enterprises in agribusiness, combining consulting, training, and networking to help companies innovate, improve performance, and adapt to climate and regulatory challenges. The programme is delivered by the funder and KEDGE Business School and includes 38 days of consulting, 6 days of training, and access to a 5,500+ company community.
Regional Asia Environment Conference Support Program
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SEI sponsors regional conferences and events in Southeast Asia focused on environmentally sustainable development, gender equality, and poverty reduction. Eligible recipients are Asia-based organizations or external organizations addressing regional issues, and events must build knowledge, strengthen capacity, foster networks, and generate gender-responsive collaborations.
Grants for developing countries
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The OPEC Fund provides grants to developing countries and low-income nations for economic and social development projects across multiple sectors including agriculture, energy, health, transportation, and water. Eligible activities include country-specific projects, global/regional development initiatives, and emergency aid.
2026 West Darfur - Sudan SANAD Emergency Crises Response Safety Nets Project
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This grant funds unconditional cash transfers (USD 10 per household equivalent) to vulnerable households in West Darfur, Sudan to address immediate food and nutrition security needs and build community resilience in conflict-affected areas. Eligible organizations can implement safety net programmes across 9 states through December 2026.
Major foundation grant
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The funder provides grants to organizations advancing its strategic mission across multiple programmes including housing, environment, human rights, and women's empowerment. Each programme has distinct funding criteria, geographic scope, and requirements managed by dedicated staff with field expertise.
Sustainable Prosperity Fund
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The Waterloo Foundation provides grants up to GBP 100,000 to organizations building sustainable prosperity in low-income countries through lasting, non-aid-dependent interventions. Eligible applicants must demonstrate effectiveness and alignment with TWF's priorities in education, health, nutrition, water, and sanitation.
A Multilateral Development Fund Grant Program
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The OPEC Fund provides financing for development projects across multiple sectors including agriculture, energy, health, water, and transportation in partner countries, with a focus on sustainable development priorities and emergency aid. Eligible applicants from developing nations can seek funding for projects addressing poverty reduction and SDG alignment.
A Major Foundation's Funding Focus
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The funder funds focused, high-impact projects in health, education, and community development with environmental stewardship integration, targeting small organizations with limited access to major funders. Projects must have clear timelines and exit strategies, with preference for initiatives addressing multiple focus areas on the path out of extreme poverty.
Grant from a major US foundation
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The Rockefeller Brothers Fund advances social change toward a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world through active engagement in specific program areas. Applicants should align their work with RBF's current programs and review guidelines and recent grants before applying.
Funding Requests from a Local Social Contribution Authority
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Ma'an provides financial support to social initiatives addressing Abu Dhabi's pressing challenges, with emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. Eligible organizations must register and apply through their platform to receive funding for projects that create tangible positive community impact.
Rural Credit: Provision of rural credit access to support small farmers and cooperatives in Nicaragua, enabling…
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This grant provides rural credit and microfinance access to small farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Nicaragua to build economic self-sufficiency. It targets underserved rural communities through financial inclusion and agricultural lending.
General Philanthropic Programme for Sustainable Tourism
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A general philanthropic programme from the funder that provides grants to tourism companies committed to environmental preservation, population protection, and sustainable development. The fund targets tourism operators willing to align their business practices with the foundation's sustainability values.
Emergency and Disaster Relief
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This grant funds immediate relief and basic necessities for people affected by crises, conflicts, or natural disasters. It targets humanitarian organizations and NGOs working to ensure affected populations survive safely and with dignity during emergencies.
Emergency Response Fund
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This grant supports grassroots organizations responding to major human-caused crises and natural disasters through relief efforts and community organizing. It funds both immediate disaster response and longer-term power-building in affected communities.
Disaster Relief & Recovery
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Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies funds disaster relief and recovery efforts aimed at preventing and relieving human suffering in the aftermath of disasters. The grant supports organizations working on emergency response, recovery infrastructure, and resilience-building in disaster-affected communities.
A South Korean international volunteer-dispatch programme
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World Friends Korea dispatches volunteers to developing countries in education, vocational training, agriculture, health, sanitation, and rural development to strengthen bilateral relationships. The programme is open to organizations seeking volunteer expertise in these sectors, though the exact application process and eligibility criteria are not fully detailed.
Cooperation Across Borders
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KOICA offers multilateral cooperation grants in partnership with international organizations to address global development challenges including climate change, food security, humanitarian assistance, and human rights. Eligible applicants are international organizations collaborating with KOICA on development projects in target countries.
Project and Development Consulting (DEEP)
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KOICA's DEEP programme supports socio-economic development in partner countries through integrated technical assistance, expert deployment, training, equipment provision, and infrastructure building over 2–5 year projects. It targets multiple development sectors including energy, water, agriculture, health, and climate adaptation in lower-income and middle-income countries.
Middle Eastern Government Accelerator Programme 4th Cohort
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A government-backed accelerator programme by Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology offering equity-free funding, mentorship, and market access to tech startups in transportation, logistics, healthcare, environment, and smart cities. The programme provides up to $55,000 in cash prizes and support for early-stage technology ventures aligned with Qatar's Smart City agenda.
Nationwide Fund
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Grants of £10,000–£50,000 for charities, Community Land Trusts, and housing co-operatives to fund local community development and housing initiatives in Northern Ireland. The fund supports organizations making tangible change in their local areas through community-led projects.
Surviving Winter 2025/26
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A winter support fund administered by the funder designed to help vulnerable people survive the winter months in those regions. The grant targets social welfare and community resilience during a critical seasonal period.
Oil Crisis & Resilience Fund
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This grant provides up to £400 to individuals and families in Cambridgeshire who heat their homes with oil and are struggling with rising fuel costs. It is a direct financial assistance programme for households facing energy poverty due to oil heating dependency.
Supporting Democratic Governance
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This grant supports local organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean developing democratic governance policies and strategies to address political, economic, and climate challenges. It prioritizes funding groups that advance political engagement by women, communities of African descent, and indigenous peoples.
Programa de Fellows
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A fellowship programme run by the funderú supporting individuals or organizations working on climate and sustainability issues. Specific eligibility criteria, funding amount, and application details are not disclosed in the available description.
Rural Transformation
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The funder funds innovative and sustainable solutions that empower marginalized communities in rural India toward self-reliance and community-led development. The grant supports rural transformation initiatives with a focus on sustainable livelihoods and social equity.
Resilient Cities, Healthy Communities
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This grant supports urban resilience and community health initiatives in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on equity and healthy communities. It funds projects that build adaptive capacity and promote equitable development in cities and regions.
Regional Portfolio
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The funder invests in regional UK startups and growth companies addressing global challenges across climate, health, education, and security. The fund supports local innovation ecosystems with a focus on sustainable growth and impact.
Global Equities
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Global public equities investment strategy targeting companies at the intersection of energy innovation, climate resilience, and intelligent technologies. This appears to be an investment vehicle or fund rather than a traditional grant opportunity for applicants.
Grant Programme for Grassroots and Human Security Projects – Kosovo
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The GGP scheme provides grant funding for small-scale grassroots projects addressing basic human needs and community development in Kosovo, implemented by NGOs and local government authorities. Projects span sectors including health, education, water & sanitation, food security, and environmental protection.
Technical Cooperation for Grassroots Projects
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JICA's Technical Cooperation for Grassroots Projects scheme funds collaborative development projects led by Japanese NGOs, local governments, and universities working with counterpart organizations in developing countries. Projects focus on health, education, livelihood, environment, and other grassroots needs that bilateral programs cannot reach, with funding up to 50 million yen and a 3-year implementation window.
Grants from a major foundation
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The funder funds innovative projects creating positive, lasting change across five priority areas: Children & Youth, Music & Culture, Health, Research, and Climate Action, with all work anchored to UN Sustainable Development Goals. The foundation acts as an active partner supporting visionaries and purpose-driven initiatives that drive local engagement and systemic change.
Support from a logistics partner
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The funder provides free or reduced-cost airlift and logistics support to humanitarian nonprofits responding to crises worldwide, coordinating air transportation of life-saving supplies through partnerships with 50+ airlines. The program streamlines disaster response supply chains and reduces administrative burden on nonprofit staff through centralized request management and tracking systems.
Grants from a Netherlands impact fund
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The funder funds grassroots activist and protest actions addressing social and political issues including climate action, environmental justice, and workers' rights through direct action, demonstrations, and movement building. The fund supports both registered and non-registered activist groups organizing concrete actions to challenge injustice.
Grants from a Swiss Foundation for Tourism
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The funder) funds organizations and projects advancing sustainable tourism development, with a focus on preserving livelihoods in tourist destinations, improving economic conditions, and protecting the environment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, and community groups working on sustainable tourism, cultural exchange, and environmental protection in tourism-dependent regions.
Loans from a Latin American multilateral development bank
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CAF (Development Bank of Latin America) offers loans to support development projects across multiple sectors including education, health, water, technology, and social inclusion in Latin America. Eligible organizations can access concessional or market-rate financing for infrastructure, institutional strengthening, and innovation initiatives.
Grants from a major foundation
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The funder provides grants to small non-profit organisations in the greater Heidelberg and Stuttgart regions for development cooperation projects prioritising direct aid delivery. Eligible projects include basic provision support, education, vocational training, climate adaptation, and inclusion programmes, with preference for organisations run predominantly by volunteers.
Grants from a major foundation
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The funder provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for projects and general operating expenses in Environment, New Bedford, Education, and Womxn and Girls priority areas, primarily serving Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The foundation supports innovative, well-regarded, sustainable organizations that can demonstrate measurable impact.