The 6th International Climate Initiative (IKI) Small Grants Call is Open for Submissions

6th IKI Small Grants – Call for Proposals

The 6th International Climate Initiative (IKI) Small Grants call is open for submissions. Small regional, national, and local organizations in ODA-eligible countries (excluding current or potential EU member candidates except Ukraine) can apply for funding to support climate and biodiversity action.

Key Information

• Launch Date: 18 November 2024
• Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
• Funding Amount: €60,000 to €200,000 per project
• Funding Scope:
  • Greenhouse gas emissions mitigation
  • Adaptation to climate change impacts
  • Conserving natural carbon sinks (e.g., preventing deforestation)
  • Biological diversity conservation

Eligibility Criteria

1. Eligible Applicants:
   • Not-for-profit organizations and private companies with strictly non-profit objectives for the proposed project.
   • Operative for at least three years.
   • Annual revenue between €60,000 and €500,000 over the past three years.
   • Must employ dedicated accounting staff and use a software-based accounting system.
2. Ineligible Applicants:
   • Government organizations (e.g., ministries, municipalities, public universities).
   • Branches of organizations headquartered in non-ODA countries.
   • Consortia or organizations forwarding funds to other partners.
   • Research projects without substantial implementation components.

Application Process

1. Step 1 – Eligibility Check:
   Submit an application through the platform by 15 January 2025. Required documents:
   • Organization’s registration certificates
   • Financial statements from the past three years
   • Completed revenue template
   • Accounting and procurement guidelines
2. Step 2 – Project Proposals:
   Eligible applicants will be invited to submit detailed project proposals and budgets by 12 March 2025 via the same platform.

Additional Notes

• Applications must be submitted in English, and communication will also be in English.
• All applicants will receive confirmation of their eligibility after the initial review (post-15 January).
• Applicants should not contact IKI for updates while the review process is ongoing.

Support and Resources

• FAQs and additional resources are available on the IKI Small Grants website

Seize this opportunity to contribute to impactful climate and biodiversity initiatives. For more details, visit the IKI Small Grants platform.

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