Green Climate Fund (GCF)

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The worlds largest climate fund with USD 1.3 billion committed to marine ecosystem protection and coastal community adaptation in developing countries.

Source: https://www.greenclimate.fund/

Funding Details

Funder
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Funding Goal
Climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries; low-emission and climate-resilient projects
Funding Amount
Typically USD 10 million - USD 250 million+; Simplified Approval Process from USD 5 million (5.000.000 € – 250.000.000 €)
Deadline
No open competitive call for NGOs; rolling project concept submissions via Accredited Entities or NDAs (Rolling)
How to Apply
Work through a GCF Accredited Entity (AE) or submit through country National Designated Authority (NDA). Direct access requires accreditation (12-24 months).
Target Region
Developing countries only
Contact
info@gcfund.org
Last Checked
2026-03-14 15:42

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Summary

World largest dedicated climate fund (USD 13 billion+). Not accessible for most NGOs without prior accreditation or partnership with accredited entity. Plastic waste recycling could be framed as climate mitigation (avoided methane, fossil fuel substitution). Access pathway complex and multi-year. Low-priority near-term. Recommended entry: identify GCF Accredited Entities in Kenya, Ghana, or Indonesia and explore co-development of concept note.

Historical Context

Disbursed billions since 2015. No open competitive calls for plastic waste specifically. Simplified Approval Process introduced for smaller projects. Political uncertainty around governance slowed disbursements 2024-2025.

Why it was added

Major climate finance mechanism with significant ocean and coastal adaptation funding, relevant for NGOs working on coastal resilience and marine protection

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