Overview
Adaptation funding usually arrives through large institutions. This fund is written for the opposite end of the scale: neighbourhood flood defences, water storage, seed banks, cooling shelters, restoration of mangroves and watersheds, and the local knowledge that keeps these things working.
Who this is for
Community groups, cooperatives and small organisations delivering adaptation or restoration work.
What it may support
- Water security and storage
- Flood, heat and drought protection
- Ecosystem restoration with community stewardship
- Local training and maintenance
Geographic eligibility
Open worldwide. Priority is given to low-lying coastal areas, drylands and small island states.
Requirements
- A described climate pressure affecting your area
- A practical intervention with a maintenance plan
- Evidence of community agreement to the work
How the process works
Check the award range and eligibility
Describe the pressure and your intervention
Complete the application form
Submit for review within four weeks
Timeline
- Applications open
- Rolling throughout the year
- Review period
- Within 4 weeks of submission
- Decisions shared
- Within 8 weeks of submission
Documents you may need
- A short description of your idea or work
- Basic contact and location information
- Any supporting material you consider relevant
Questions
Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.