European Climate Foundation - Circular Economy and Climate

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-11 13:08

ECF integrates circular economy as part of climate strategy. Supports studies on mechanical recycling potential, industry decarbonization through circular economy, and works with donor networks for collective climate impact.

Source: https://www.europeanclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FINAL-MATERIAL-ECONOMICS-CIRCULAR-ECONOMY-SUMMARY.pdf

Funding Details

Deadline

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Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:54

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• ECF does NOT accept unsolicited proposals — organizations must be identified and invited by ECF
• Organization must be aligned with one of ECF's eight strategic priority areas (e.g. industrial transformation, circular economy)
• ECF works with diverse organizations including civil society NGOs, business associations, and consumer groups

Project Scope

• Work must focus on European climate action or have clear European relevance
• Projects should contribute to net-zero goals and systemic climate change mitigation

Constraints

• No open application process — partnership is initiated by ECF based on strategic fit

Historical Context

ECF has been operating since 2008 and currently works with over 700 partners across Europe. The Material Economics circular economy report was published in 2018, demonstrating long-standing interest in circular economy as a climate strategy. The foundation has established seven Grantmaking Commitments developed in partnership with the Center for Effective Philanthropy and grantees.

Why it was added

Major European foundation integrating circular economy into climate strategy

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