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The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund invites eligible organizations, institutions, companies and consortia to submit proposals under its Medium-Size Grants Call for Proposals.

The funding programme supports innovative and collaborative initiatives that advance Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), strengthen climate resilience, address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.

The call seeks projects that address systemic barriers to scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation, strengthen enabling environments and contribute to global learning and policy dialogue. It also encourages initiatives that integrate climate, biodiversity, land management and development priorities into national frameworks and practical interventions.

Grants of up to USD 500,000 are available for eligible projects with an implementation period of up to 24 months.

Funding Details:

• Grant Size: Up to USD 500,000 per project.
• Project Duration: Up to 24 months.
• Application Opening Date: 12 October 2026.
• Application Deadline: 16 November 2026.
• Application Method: Online submission through the Global EbA Fund application platform.

Key Funding Priorities

The Global EbA Fund has identified the following priority themes under its General Track: Strategic Scaling and Global Influence.

1. Innovative Finance Solutions for EbA

This priority supports innovative partnerships with private-sector actors, financiers, innovators, adaptation practitioners and local champions to mobilize private capital and blended finance for ecosystem-based adaptation.

It encourages the development of financially sustainable and scalable business models that support conservation while creating economic opportunities and incentives for ecosystem protection.

2. EbA for Human Development and Security

This priority focuses on the relationship between climate resilience, human development and security, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Projects should address policy, regulatory, financial and awareness barriers that prevent investment in ecosystem-based adaptation in high-risk areas.

Initiatives are encouraged to develop community-designed interventions that protect vulnerable populations, strengthen social cohesion, reduce natural resource-related tensions and connect climate adaptation with humanitarian, development and peacebuilding efforts.

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

This priority supports initiatives that strengthen collaboration between national governments and other stakeholders to connect biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

Projects should promote coordination across the Rio Conventions, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), as well as other relevant international frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The focus is on translating existing commitments, policies and partnerships into coordinated and investable actions that deliver multiple environmental and development benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

The call is open to the following types of legally recognized organizations:

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• International non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
• Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs).
• Community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations.
• Universities and academic institutions.
• Research institutes and think tanks.
• Private-sector companies, subject to the Fund’s conditions.
• Consortia of organizations working collaboratively to advance Ecosystem-based Adaptation.

Government Participation: Government entities may participate in consortia but cannot receive funding directly from the Global EbA Fund. Sub-granting to government entities at any level is also not permitted. Collaboration with national, sub-national and local governments is encouraged.

Private-Sector Applicants: Private companies may apply under specific conditions. Funding cannot support sector-specific obligations, compensatory or replacement measures, or for-profit activities. The common public interest must remain the priority.

Project Eligibility Criteria

Eligible project proposals must:

1. Qualify as Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and align with the Fund’s EbA Qualification Criteria and Quality Standards.
2. Demonstrate catalytic and innovative potential to create enabling environments for EbA.
3. Clearly identify the climate impacts being addressed and explain how the proposed interventions will respond to them.
4. Fall under a maximum of one Global EbA Fund Strategic Objective and a maximum of two Action Pillars.
5. Be global, thematic or target only countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).
6. Request no more than USD 500,000.
7. Have an implementation period of no more than 24 months.
8. Build on existing work rather than proposing an entirely new standalone project.
9. Demonstrate how results and activities will be sustained beyond the funding period.
10. Establish partnerships with local institutions and organizations.
11. Demonstrate relevant experience, technical capacity, local engagement, inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge and gender perspectives.
12. Meet the Fund’s due diligence and financial capacity requirements.

Benefits and Funding Support

Successful applicants may receive grant funding of up to USD 500,000 to implement eligible Ecosystem-based Adaptation initiatives.

The funding is intended to support projects that contribute to:

• Strengthening climate change adaptation and ecosystem resilience.
• Promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
• Developing innovative financing mechanisms for ecosystem-based adaptation.
• Supporting vulnerable communities in climate-affected and fragile contexts.
• Strengthening collaboration between governments, local organizations and other stakeholders.
• Integrating climate, biodiversity and land priorities into national and international frameworks.
• Promoting scalable and sustainable approaches to environmental and development challenges.

Projects should demonstrate how their results can be maintained, replicated or scaled up beyond the grant implementation period.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed using the following evaluation areas and weightings:

• Project Approach (40%): Quality of the Ecosystem-based Adaptation approach, climate risk reduction, project design, methodology, gender equality and social inclusion.
• Innovative and Catalytic Contribution (20%): Potential to introduce innovative approaches and create systemic changes through policy, financing, governance or capacity development.
• Sustainability (20%): Potential to sustain, replicate and scale up project activities and outcomes beyond the funding period, including alignment with national and global policies.
• Institutional Arrangements and Budget (20%): Organizational structure, financial capacity, internal controls, staffing arrangements, budget efficiency and alignment with project activities.

Applicants must also identify at least three relevant indicators from the Global EbA Fund Core Indicator Framework and incorporate them into their project logical framework.

Application Process

Interested and eligible organizations should prepare their proposals and submit them through the official Global EbA Fund online application platform.

Required Application Documents

Medium-Size Grant applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Applicant Declaration.
2. Co-applicant Mandate.
3. Medium-Size Grants Application Form.
4. Theory of Change, Logframe and Project Activities Form.
5. Project Proposal Budget Template.
6. Due Diligence and Financial Capacity Questionnaire.

The Theory of Change, Logframe and Project Activities Form must be uploaded directly to the Application Portal.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application form offline before submitting it through the online platform.

Important Dates

• Official Call Launch: 24 August 2026.
• Application Submission Opens: 12 October 2026.
• Application Deadline: 16 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online application platform within the submission window.

Official Application and Resources

• Official Website: https://globalebafund.org/
• Application Portal: Access through the official Global EbA Fund website.
• Call for Proposals: Download the Medium-Size Grants Call for Proposals document from the official website.
• Grants Procedures Manual: Review the official Grants Procedures Manual before preparing your application.

Applicants are strongly advised to review the full eligibility checklist, evaluation criteria, application documents and Grants Procedures Manual before submitting a proposal.

Application Note: The Global EbA Fund does not provide grants directly to individuals. Applications must be submitted by eligible legally recognized organizations or qualifying consortia.

Opportunity Classification

Type: Grant / Project Funding (Medium-Size Grants).

Sectors: Climate Change Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), Environmental Conservation, Biodiversity, Sustainable Land Management, Agriculture, Climate Finance, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian Development, Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development.

Location: Global / Thematic / ODA-Eligible Countries.

NB. Find below to download the Grants Procedures Manual, which provides detailed guidance on the application process, eligibility requirements, and grant procedures. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the manual before submitting their proposals.