The Global EbA Fund Grants 2026 are now open for organisations developing innovative solutions that use nature and ecosystems to help communities adapt to climate change.
Under its 8th Small-Size Grants Call, the Global EbA Fund will provide grants of up to US$250,000 per project for initiatives that can help overcome barriers to scaling Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA). Projects can run for up to 24 months.
The programme is particularly interested in proposals from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), although organisations in other ODA-eligible countries may also be considered where they present particularly strong opportunities for scaling EbA.
Global EbA Fund Grants 2026 – Key Details
- Grant: Up to US$250,000
- Project duration: Up to 24 months
- Call launched: 24 August 2026
- Application opens: 28 September 2026
- Application deadline: 26 October 2026
- Target applicants: Organisations and legally recognised entities
- Geographic focus: Primarily ODA-eligible SIDS and LDCs, with other eligible developing countries considered
- Application language: English
READ: How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
What Projects Are Supported?
The Fund is looking for projects that go beyond simply implementing activities on the ground. Proposals should help create the conditions needed to scale ecosystem-based adaptation.
Areas of interest include:
- Building institutional and technical capacity for climate adaptation
- Improving climate and environmental data and evidence
- Developing investment-ready climate adaptation projects
- Testing or scaling innovative technologies for EbA
- Conducting practical research that addresses adaptation barriers
- Strengthening knowledge-sharing and learning networks
- Connecting EbA projects with other Nature-based Solutions initiatives
Projects should clearly identify the climate risks they seek to address and demonstrate how ecosystem-based approaches can improve resilience for both people and nature.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include NGOs, international NGOs, community-based organisations, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, universities, research institutes, think tanks, private-sector companies under applicable conditions, and eligible consortia. Consortia must have a clearly identified lead organisation responsible for the grant.
Individuals cannot apply for the grant in their personal capacity.
Applicants should also demonstrate relevant experience, appropriate institutional capacity and partnerships with local organisations. Projects are expected to incorporate local participation, Indigenous knowledge where relevant, gender considerations and appropriate environmental and social safeguards.
Important Application Requirements
A strong proposal should:
- Clearly qualify as Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA).
- Address a specific climate-related risk or vulnerability.
- Demonstrate innovative and catalytic potential.
- Be connected to existing work rather than being an entirely standalone intervention.
- Include local institutions or organisations as partners.
- Explain how the project’s impact will continue after the grant ends.
- Align with one Global EbA Fund Strategic Objective and no more than two Action Pillars.
- Have a maximum requested budget of US$250,000 and a project period of up to 24 months.
The Fund also states that proposals will be assessed on factors including EbA quality, project design, gender and social inclusion, innovation, catalytic potential, sustainability and institutional arrangements.
How to Apply
The application documents are available through the official Global EbA Fund Small-Size Grants page. The online submission portal is scheduled to open on 28 September 2026, and applications will be accepted until 26 October 2026.
Application Page: Global EbA Fund Small-Size Grants – Official Application Page
Important: The application portal link will be made available on the Fund’s Small-Size Grants webpage when submissions open on 28 September 2026.
Final Takeaway
The Global EbA Fund Grants 2026 offer an opportunity for eligible organisations to secure up to US$250,000 for innovative projects that use ecosystems and nature-based approaches to address climate adaptation challenges.
If your organisation already has relevant climate, conservation, community development or research work that could be scaled, strengthened or turned into a larger investment-ready initiative, this funding opportunity is worth considering.
