King Baudouin Foundation - Climate, Environment and Biodiversity Program

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Ongoing funding program supporting projects on climate change, environmental protection, biodiversity, and circular economy transition. Eligible activities include projects protecting natural resources, improving waste management, and supporting circular economic models. Publishes 150-180 calls for projects annually. Applications submitted through online portal with varying budgets and deadlines by theme and geography.

Source: https://kbs-frb.be/en/climate-environment-and-biodiversity

Funding Details

Funder

King Baudouin Foundation

Funding Goal

Supporting projects on climate change, environmental protection, biodiversity, and circular economy transition in Belgium and internationally. Activities include protecting natural resources, improving waste management, supporting circular economic models, inclusive climate transitions, and biodiversity conservation.

Funding Amount

Varies by call; amounts not specified at programme level

Deadline

Varies by call; approximately 150-180 calls published annually (periodic)

How to Apply

Apply by responding to specific calls for projects via the KBF online portal (candidate.kbs-frb.be). Browse open calls at kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects.

Target Region

Belgium (primary); international through global philanthropy sub-programmes

Last Checked

2026-05-07 01:35

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Apply only through published calls for projects on KBF portal — unsolicited proposals not accepted
• Most calls are Belgium-focused; check specific call for geographic eligibility
• Non-profit status or equivalent typically required

Project Scope

• Organisation must align with specific call's thematic and geographic criteria

Required Documents

• Check kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects for currently open calls

Summary

The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is one of Europe's largest philanthropy organisations, headquartered in Brussels. Its climate, environment, and biodiversity programme encompasses several sub-themes and funds projects that respond to environmental and climate challenges in Belgium and beyond. Thematic scope includes: nature protection, biodiversity conservation and environmental quality; inclusive green transition supporting circular economy solutions and equitable participation in climate action; animal welfare; and global philanthropy linking North and South on climate issues. The inclusive transition sub-theme specifically supports circular economy development with both social and environmental dimensions. Eligible activities include innovative solutions to environmental protection, biodiversity projects, circular economy initiatives creating social and environmental impact, climate action pilot projects, policy-relevant research, and cross-sector partnerships. The circular economy focus aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to primary material extraction. Geographic scope is primarily Belgium. International projects are funded through the Global Philanthropy sub-programme, including Give2Asia for projects in Asia and Australia, and KBF Africa for African initiatives. Eligible applicants vary by specific call but typically include non-profit organisations, social enterprises, public authorities, research institutions, and community organisations. KBF does not accept unsolicited proposals; organisations apply through published calls for projects. Target beneficiaries include communities affected by climate change, biodiversity at risk, workers in transitioning industries, and vulnerable populations. The foundation publishes approximately 150-180 calls for projects annually across all its programme areas. Budget per call varies widely.

Historical Context

The King Baudouin Foundation has been active since 1976. The climate/environment/biodiversity programme covers sub-themes: Nature & Biodiversity Quality, Inclusive Transition (circular economy), Animal Welfare, and Global Philanthropy.

Sources

• https://kbs-frb.be/en/climate-environment-and-biodiversity
• https://kbs-frb.be/en/inclusive-transition

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