Global EbA Fund Small-Size Grants, Eighth Call

The Global EbA Fund provides grants for innovative projects that help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). This call supports initiatives that address barriers preventing effective adaptation solutions from being adopted at greater scale. Eligible activities may include strengthening institutional and technical capacity, generating evidence, building learning networks, improving investment readiness and supporting policy uptake. Projects must demonstrate a clear climate adaptation rationale, innovative and catalytic potential, partnerships with local institutions, and a credible plan for sustaining or replicating results. Projects can run for up to 24 months. Individuals cannot apply directly, and the fund does not support standalone field implementation without a wider scaling rationale. Applicants must meet the fund's detailed eligibility and documentation requirements. The submission window closes on 26 October 2026.

Global EbA Fund, supported by IUCN and the UN Environment Programme is offering this grant to Legally recognised organisations and eligible consortia addressing barriers to scaling ecosystem-based adaptation across ODA-eligible countries. It is designed for ventures working in Climate, Biodiversity, Agriculture at the Established initiative stage.

The opportunity offers Up to USD 250,000 per project, with support including Up to USD 250,000 per project, Project duration up to 24 months. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-10-26. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.

• Up to USD 250,000 per project
• Project duration up to 24 months

• Legally recognised NGOs, INGOs, community organisations, Indigenous Peoples organisations, universities, research institutions, eligible private companies and consortia
• Projects targeting ODA-eligible countries, with priority for LDCs and SIDS under current guidance
• Individuals cannot apply directly
• Standalone field implementation without a wider scaling rationale is not supported

1. 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
2. 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
3. 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
4. 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.