Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)

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UNFCCC mechanism. Up to USD 250K micro/small grants. Locally-led climate adaptation. Rolling submissions via NIE. 44 awards to date.

Source: https://www.adaptation-undp.org/afcia

Funding Details

Funder: Adaptation Fund (UNFCCC mechanism)
Funding Goal: Accelerate innovative locally-led climate adaptation solutions
Funding Amount: Up to USD 250,000 (small grants); micro grants at lower amounts; 44 awards to date
Deadline: Rolling submissions accepted; contact Adaptation Fund Board secretariat (Rolling)
How to Apply: Submit through accredited NIE in each country. Identify the accredited NIE in each target country (Kenya: NEMA; Indonesia: Ministry of Finance or Environment). Your organisation can serve as technical partner to a locally-led application.
Target Region: Developing countries — Africa, Asia, Pacific relevant
Contact: secretariat@adaptation-fund.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 20:43

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Submit through accredited National Implementing Entity (NIE)
Developing country (Kyoto Protocol party)

Constraints

Must go through NIE — requires relationship with national implementing entity
Climate adaptation framing needed — plastic waste must be presented as adaptation
$250K ceiling is modest

Summary

The AFCIA provides a pathway for your local partner organisations in developing countries to access small adaptation grants. The key is identifying the accredited NIE in each target country and establishing a relationship. Your organisation can serve as technical partner to a locally-led application, providing credibility and capacity while the NIE and local partner lead. Coastal waste management as climate adaptation fits the framing.

Historical Context

The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator has made 44 awards globally to date. Rolling submission basis — no single deadline. Locally-led, community-based organisations are the target.

Why it was added

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