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International Climate Initiative (IKI) Funding Call
Application Deadline Approaching!
January 15, 2026 (7 days remaining)
About This Opportunity
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is inviting applications for its 7th global call under the IKI Small Grants programme. The initiative supports local and regional organisations in developing countries to implement impactful climate and biodiversity projects. Selected organisations receive tailored capacity-building support and €60,000–€200,000 in grant funding to scale locally driven environmental solutions
Requirements
Applicant organisations must be based in an ODA-eligible country
✓ Open to local, regional, and national civil society, non-profit, or academic organisations
✓ Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant experience
✓ Annual organisational budgets should average €60,000–€500,000 over the past 3 years
✓ Only one application per organisation is permitted
✓ Preference is given to projects demonstrating strong local ownership and long-term impact
✓ Open to local, regional, and national civil society, non-profit, or academic organisations
✓ Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant experience
✓ Annual organisational budgets should average €60,000–€500,000 over the past 3 years
✓ Only one application per organisation is permitted
✓ Preference is given to projects demonstrating strong local ownership and long-term impact
Key Responsibilities
✓ Mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
✓ Strengthen adaptation to climate change impacts
✓ Conserve natural carbon sinks and protect vital ecosystems
✓ Advance biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration
✓ Empower local communities with climate-resilient approaches
✓ Promote nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation
✓ Foster innovative, locally grounded environmental initiatives
✓ Strengthen adaptation to climate change impacts
✓ Conserve natural carbon sinks and protect vital ecosystems
✓ Advance biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration
✓ Empower local communities with climate-resilient approaches
✓ Promote nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation
✓ Foster innovative, locally grounded environmental initiatives
What We Offer
✓ Capacity-building support and €60,000–€200,000 in grant funding to scale locally driven environmental solutions
Opportunity Details
Experience Level
Intermediate
Start Date
Dec 01, 2026
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ronja.fischer@undp.org