ClientEarth - Adessium Foundation

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ClientEarth helps to shape environmental laws, hold governments and accompanies to account and push for access to justice and information. It began in the UK in ...

Source: https://www.adessium.org/en/our-grants/clientearth/

Funding Details

Funder: Adessium Foundation
Funding Goal: Supporting civil society organizations in the Netherlands and Europe working on healthy ecosystems, informed society, and equal opportunities — with a nature/environment pillar covering biodiversity, healthy living environments, and resilient Mediterranean Sea ecosystems.
Funding Amount: €16.6 million total distributed in 2024 across 98 organizations (average ~€170,000 per grantee). Individual grant amounts not publicly disclosed.
How to Apply: Invitation-only. Adessium proactively approaches civil society organizations. The six-step process is: (1) Introduction meeting and concept note submission, (2) Foundation review and feedback, (3) Full application submission, (4) Due diligence on charitable status and governance, (5) Grant agreement with mutual expectations, (6) Ongoing monitoring and support. No open calls or unsolicited applications accepted.
Target Region: Netherlands and Europe (with specific Mediterranean Sea focus for marine work)
Contact: Adessium Foundation, Reeuwijk, Netherlands. Email: info@adessium.org. Nature & Living Environment Program Managers: Nina Koopman, Loïs Schotanus.
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 21:29

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must be proactively approached/invited by Adessium Foundation — unsolicited proposals are not accepted
Organization must be a civil society organization operating in the Netherlands or Europe
Must demonstrate charitable status and good governance and financial management

Project Scope

Work must align with one of three focus areas: Informed Society, Healthy Ecosystems, or Equal Opportunities

Required Documents

Submit concept note after initial introduction meeting, followed by full application if approved
Pass due diligence verification of charitable status, governance, and financial management

Constraints

Funding is primarily multi-year and flexible within the organization's mission framework

Summary

The Adessium Foundation is an independent Dutch philanthropic fund that has been supporting civil society organizations in the Netherlands and Europe since 2005. In 2024, the foundation distributed €16.6 million across 98 organizations, with 47% of funding going to Netherlands-based organizations and 90% structured as multi-year support. The foundation focuses on three core areas: Informed Society (governance and integrity), Healthy Ecosystems (nature and environment), and Equal Opportunities for All (social and rights). The specific grant page highlights ClientEarth, an environmental law organization that uses the power of law to bring about systemic environmental change across more than 60 countries. ClientEarth shapes environmental laws, holds governments and companies accountable, and pushes for access to justice. This grant falls under Adessium's Nature and Living Environment program, which focuses on expanding biodiversity in the Netherlands, ensuring healthy living environments, and protecting the Mediterranean Sea. Importantly, the Adessium Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation proactively identifies and approaches civil society organizations that align with its strategic priorities. The application process involves an invitation-based six-step procedure: introduction and concept note, review, full application, due diligence, grant agreement, and monitoring. Beyond financial support, the foundation provides advice, network access, and strategic assistance to its grantees.

Historical Context

Adessium Foundation has been active since 2005. In 2024, they supported 98 organizations with €16.6 million in donations, with 90% as multi-year grants. The ClientEarth grant is one of many under their Nature and Living Environment program.

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