The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) — Recycling Value Chains Grants

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TCCF funds plastic waste reduction and recycling value chain projects globally, including a $15M UNDP partnership across Asia (India, Vietnam, Philippines) and grants to IUCN for Africa. Does not accept unsolicited proposals — access via UNDP and OceanHub Africa sub-grants.

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Funding Details

Funder: The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF)
Funding Goal: Reduce plastic waste and build recycling value chains globally, particularly in Asia and Africa, through partnerships with UNDP, IUCN, and OceanHub Africa
Funding Amount: TCCF committed $15M to UNDP for Asia (9 countries); $10M to IUCN for 7 African islands; OceanHub Africa sub-grants up to $120K. UNDP Vietnam sub-grants: $30K for winners, $10K for runners-up. (up to 30.000 €)
Deadline: UNDP Asia sub-grants: varies by country programme (mid-2026 expected). OceanHub Africa round closed Feb 15, 2026. (periodic)
How to Apply: For UNDP sub-grants: contact UNDP country offices in India, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh. For OceanHub Africa: watch for next round at oceanhub.africa. TCCF itself: contact only via Community Partner Portal at coca-colacompany.com.
Target Region: Asia (India, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and Africa (7 island nations via IUCN IslandPlas)
Contact: Contact via Community Partner Portal: coca-colacompany.com/about-us/contact-us. For UNDP sub-grants: contact UNDP India (co.ind@undp.org) or UNDP Vietnam (registry.vn@undp.org).
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 21:46

Application Checklist

Eligibility

TCCF itself is invitation-only — no unsolicited proposals accepted
Access via UNDP sub-grants (India, Vietnam) or OceanHub Africa future rounds
UNDP sub-grants prioritize NGOs, CBOs, academic institutions, and SMEs with local presence

Project Scope

Plastic waste collection, recycling, and circular economy projects are core scope

Required Documents

Watch UNDP India and Vietnam country office websites for sub-grant announcements

Constraints

OceanHub Africa next round expected 2027 — register interest with OceanHub Africa

Summary

The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) is a major corporate funder of plastic waste reduction and recycling value chain programmes worldwide. Over 40 years, it has distributed more than $1.7 billion in grants and awards over 200 grants per year. TCCF's 'Recycling Value Chains' is one of its six core focus areas, alongside water, watershed conservation, disaster response, economic prosperity, and Atlanta community programmes. In Asia, TCCF committed $15 million to UNDP to support plastic waste management across nine countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The multi-country programme improves plastic waste management, promotes recycling, reduces plastic leakage into the environment, fosters country-based solutions, and facilitates regional collaboration. Under this programme, UNDP country offices run sub-grant competitions open to NGOs, CBOs, academic institutions, and SMEs — with Vietnam offering $30K for winners and $10K for runners-up. In Africa, TCCF granted $10 million to IUCN for the IslandPlas project to mitigate plastic waste in seven African islands, supporting approximately 9,600 individuals in the informal waste sector and targeting collection of 14,000 tonnes and recycling of 5,600 tonnes over three years. TCCF also partnered with OceanHub Africa to launch a $120K pan-African plastic circularity innovation challenge (applications closed February 2026). Direct access to TCCF is by invitation only — the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. However, indirect access through UNDP country sub-grant programmes in India and Vietnam, and through OceanHub Africa in future rounds, provides practical pathways for NGOs working on plastic value chains.

Historical Context

TCCF founded 1984. Plastic/recycling focus has intensified since 2018 World Without Waste pledge. UNDP Asia programme announced 2023. OceanHub Africa round Feb 2026 is the first of what may become a recurring call. IUCN IslandPlas project is a 3-year programme.

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