Munich Re Foundation RISK Award
Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:41
Biennial EUR 100K award for disaster risk reduction. NGOs eligible. Developing countries. Next cycle 2026-2027. Coastal resilience link.
Source: https://www.munichre-foundation.org/en/climate-adaptation/risk-award.html
Funding Details
- Funder
- Munich Re Foundation + UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
- Funding Goal
- Disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in developing countries
- Funding Amount
- Up to EUR 100,000 (every two years)
- Deadline
- 2025 cycle complete; applications likely 2026 for 2027 award (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Watch munichre-foundation.org for next cycle announcement. Applications expected 2026 for 2027 award.
- Target Region
- Developing/emerging countries
- Contact
- munichre-foundation.org
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:44
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Project Scope
Constraints
Summary
The Munich Re Foundation RISK Award is a biennial prize focused on disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in developing countries. NGOs and NPOs are explicitly encouraged. Coastal plastic waste management has a credible link to disaster risk reduction (coastal flooding aggravated by plastic waste blocking drainage systems). Next cycle expected 2026-2027.
Historical Context
Biennial prize. 2025 cycle supported emergency preparedness in Bolivia. Coastal resilience was a 2019 award focus. Next cycle expected 2026-2027.
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