Grants to Support Projects from Global EbA Fund Valued up to USD 250,000

The Global EbA Fund announces a number of grants to support projects that aim to create enabling environments for the uptake and mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to climate change. This year, it has introduced two funding tracks: general EbA project proposals track and a thematic proposals track. All proposed projects requesting funding must clearly contribute to one of the Global EbA Fund Strategic Objectives.

If you get this opportunity, you will have a grant range from:

• USD 50,000 to USD 250,000.

You should follow the following criteria:

• Projects may have a global, thematic, regional and/or country-specific focus.
• Regional/multi-country projects, particularly projects designed to foster regional exchange and achieve regional-scale impacts, are eligible.
• For multi-country projects, which are projects involving activities in more than one country, all of the countries must be ODA-eligible.
• Projects with a global or thematic focus, not targeted to a specific region or country, are also eligible.
• In line with current IKI policies, the Fund will not grant directly to government partners.
• UNEP and IUCN offices are not currently eligible.
• The Fund encourages project durations of up to 24 months, but may consider up to 36 months. 
• Additional justification is required for projects seeking longer than 24 months.
• The Fund seeks diverse applicants with relevant experience and local partnerships and presence.
• And prioritise applicants who:
• are well-grounded in the proposed region or area of work.
• have experience with the size and type of project proposed.
• are inclusive of local communities, indigenous knowledge and gender perspectives.

Selection Criteria:

The grant selection criteria concern Both the project and the wider context for its implementation, so your project should:

• result in catalytic impact and/or are innovative.
• add value to or upscale existing work.
• prioritize project sustainability and financial continuity.

About Global EbA Fund: 

The Global EbA Fund is a catalytic funding mechanism that supports projects that aim to create enabling environments for the uptake and mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to climate change. Implemented by IUCN and UNEP with funding from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV).

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