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 (KBF)
- Funding Goal
- Support organizations and citizens working in climate, environment, and biodiversity in Belgium and internationally. Focus areas include: transition to a circular economy, climate action including carbon emission reduction, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive climate transition. Specifically supports local climate projects across Europe and circular economy initiatives that benefit people and the planet.
- Funding Amount
- Varies by call. KBF launches approximately 200 calls for projects per year, supporting over 5,000 organisations and citizens annually. Grant amounts vary by specific call.
- How to Apply
- Apply via specific project calls listed on the KBF website at https://kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects. New calls are launched year-round. Applications are submitted through the KBF candidate portal at https://candidate.kbs-frb.be/en. Subscribe to the e-news to be notified of new calls.
- Target Region
- Belgium primarily; some calls open to European or international applicants
- Contact
- King Baudouin Foundation, Rue Brederodestraat 21, 1000 Brussels. Website: kbs-frb.be
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 09:47
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Summary
The King Baudouin Foundation's Climate, Environment and Biodiversity program is one of six core pillars of this major Belgian foundation. Through approximately 200 calls for projects per year, KBF funds initiatives across Belgium and internationally that address environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, climate transition, and the circular economy. The Inclusive Transition sub-program is particularly relevant to circular economy work, supporting initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, make green energy accessible, and develop circular economy models that are both socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. The foundation explicitly supports transitions toward a circular economy as a lever for tackling the climate crisis, including addressing greenhouse gas emissions from primary material extraction. While many calls are Belgium-focused, KBF operates internationally through its Africa programme (KBF Africa), Myriad network, and collaborations across Europe. Applications are accepted year-round through rotating themed calls, and organisations must monitor the foundation's call calendar to apply to relevant open calls.
Historical Context
KBF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The foundation has been active in environmental issues for many years. Its climate/environment program includes three sub-programs: Nature, Biodiversity & Environmental Quality; Inclusive Transition (circular economy and climate neutrality); and Animal Welfare.
Sources
- https://kbs-frb.be/en/climate-environment-and-biodiversity
- https://kbs-frb.be/en/inclusive-transition
- https://kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects
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