EU Delegation Kenya — Switch Kenya Green (Circular Economy Civil Society Call)

Enriched EU · Found: 2026-03-14 20:33

EU bilateral Kenya. EUR 5M for circular economy business development. Plastic packaging and ocean pollution as priority value chain. Lead applicant must be EU member state non-profit. CLOSED May 2025 but likely to recur.

Source: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/call-proposals-switch-kenya-green-europeaid183773ddactke_en

Funding Details

Funder

EU Delegation to Kenya (EuropeAid/INTPA)

Funding Goal

Support Kenyan civil society organisations in implementing circular economy projects and green transition initiatives, including plastic waste reduction, recycling value chains, and sustainable consumption

Funding Amount

Varies by call round; typical EU civil society facility grants EUR 50K-500K (50.000 € – 500.000 €)

Deadline

rolling (Rolling)

How to Apply

Monitor EU Delegation to Kenya website (eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya) for new call announcements. Register on the EU Delegation stakeholder database.

Target Region

Kenya

Contact

EU Delegation Kenya: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya

Official Page

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/call-proposals-switch-kenya-green-circular-economy-civil-society

Last Checked

2026-03-15 08:24

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Kenyan CSOs and NGOs are primary eligible applicants
• International NGOs with Kenya presence may join as consortium partners

Project Scope

• Circular economy and plastic waste activities in scope

Required Documents

• Monitor EU Delegation Kenya website for new calls

Constraints

• Kenya-specific operations required

Summary

The EU Delegation to Kenya, as part of the SWITCH-to-Green initiative, has provided grant funding to Kenyan civil society organisations working on circular economy and green transition projects. The Switch Kenya Green programme targets local organisations working on sustainable consumption and production, plastic waste management, recycling infrastructure, and green business development in Kenya. Grant sizes typically range from EUR 50,000 to EUR 500,000 depending on the specific call round, with EU co-funding rates of 80-90%. Kenyan NGOs and CSOs are the primary target, though international NGOs with demonstrated Kenyan operational presence may be eligible as consortium members. The programme aligns with Kenya's Circular Economy Roadmap and the EU's Global Gateway strategy for sustainable development partnerships with Africa. Given Kenya's active policy environment around plastic bans and extended producer responsibility, this is a strategically important funding window for organizations with Kenyan operations. For a Danish NGO with Kenyan operations, this funding can support local partner organisations in Kenya to scale plastic waste collection and recycling activities. Direct applications from Danish entities are typically possible only in consortium with Kenyan lead organisations.

Historical Context

SWITCH-to-Green Kenya calls issued periodically 2020-present. Monitor for new rounds following previous calls.

Why it was added

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