Global EbA Fund Offers Up to $500,000 in Grants for Climate Projects – Apply Now

The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund has opened applications for its 2026 Medium-Size Grants.

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This initiative offers up to US$500,000 to organisations developing innovative solutions to address climate change, strengthen ecosystem resilience and promote sustainable development.

The funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that use nature-based approaches to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change while protecting biodiversity and strengthening environmental sustainability.

The fund seeks innovative and collaborative projects capable of addressing systemic barriers to the adoption and expansion of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA). It also aims to promote global learning, strengthen institutional capacity and encourage the integration of ecosystem-based solutions into national policies and development strategies.

Successful projects are expected to build on existing initiatives, establish strategic partnerships and demonstrate opportunities for scaling up successful climate adaptation approaches.

What the Global EbA Fund Supports

The 2026 Medium-Size Grants programme focuses on three priority areas:

1. Innovative Finance Solutions for EbA

This priority supports partnerships between private sector organisations, financiers, innovators and local stakeholders to mobilise private investment and blended finance for ecosystem-based adaptation.

It seeks to develop innovative financing models that can attract investment and make climate adaptation initiatives more sustainable and scalable.

2. EbA for Human Development and Security

This area focuses on strengthening climate resilience among vulnerable populations, particularly communities affected by fragility, conflict and environmental challenges.

Projects should address barriers to climate adaptation financing, improve institutional capacity and promote solutions that reduce climate-related vulnerabilities.

3. Interlinkages for People-Nature-Climate-Land Synergies

This priority encourages collaboration across climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management and development initiatives.

It supports projects that strengthen coordination between environmental policies and institutions while promoting solutions that deliver benefits for people and nature.

Applicants are encouraged to consider these priority themes when developing their proposals, although alignment with a specific topic is not compulsory under the general track.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Requirements)

The Global EbA Fund supports legally recognised organisations with relevant experience in climate adaptation, environmental sustainability and ecosystem-based solutions.

Eligible applicants for the medium-size funding window primarily include non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Private sector organisations may also be considered under specific conditions, provided their proposals meet the fund’s public-interest requirements.

Organisations applying for the funding must:

• Be legally registered and recognised entities.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in ecosystem-based adaptation or related environmental projects.
• Present innovative and catalytic project proposals that address identifiable climate impacts.
• Demonstrate partnerships with relevant local institutions and organisations.
• Show how project outcomes will be sustained beyond the funding period.
• Incorporate local community participation, Indigenous Knowledge and gender considerations.
• Meet the fund’s due diligence and financial capacity requirements.

Additional requirements include:

• Projects must target global, thematic or countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).
• Proposed projects must have a maximum implementation period of 24 months.
• Applications must request no more than US$500,000.
• Projects must build on existing work rather than operate as standalone interventions.

Consortia of organisations are also welcome to apply, provided they identify a lead organisation responsible for the application and project agreement.

Government institutions can participate as project partners but cannot receive funding directly or through sub-grants.

How to Apply for the Global EbA Fund Grant

Interested and eligible organisations can apply by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: Go to https://globalebafund.org/medium-size-grants/ to access the 2026 Medium-Size Grants application information.
2. Review the guidelines: Download and study the Medium-Size Grants Call for Proposals document and Grants Procedures Manual to understand the funding priorities, eligibility conditions and application requirements.
3. Prepare your proposal: Develop a project proposal explaining the climate challenges your organisation intends to address, the proposed ecosystem-based solutions, expected outcomes, implementation activities and sustainability plans.
4. Prepare supporting documents: Complete the required application forms, including the Applicant Declaration, Co-applicant Mandate (where applicable), Theory of Change, Logical Framework, Project Activities Form, Project Budget Template and Due Diligence and Financial Capacity Questionnaire.
5. Submit your application: Complete the application process through the official online submission platform before the closing date.

Applications must be submitted in English. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents in advance rather than wait until the final submission date.

Application Deadline

The application window for the 2026 Medium-Size Grants opened on October 12, 2026, and will close on November 16, 2026.

Interested organisations are encouraged to submit their proposals before the deadline.

Funding Available: Up to US$500,000 per project.

Project Duration: Maximum of 24 months.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2026.

Official Application Portal: https://globalebafund.org/medium-size-grants/

Official Website: https://globalebafund.org/