NCF funding
NCF has launched nine Calls for Proposals for innovative climate change projects in developing countries since its launch in 2009. During its operation, a total of EUR 41 million in grant financing has been allocated to 99 projects in 22 countries. The implementation of the on-going projects will continue according to the plan. No further calls for proposals are planned.
Where can projects be implemented?
NCF can finance projects in the following 21 countries:
- Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia
- Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
- Latin America: Bolivia, Honduras and Nicaragua
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be registered legal entities, such as:
- For-profit companies and organisations;
- Non-profit organisations and social entreprises;
- Civil society organisations (CSOs); and
- Research institutes and universities.
Projects should be implemented through partnerships between Nordic and local partners in an eligible NCF country. In addition, the project partnership may entail other partners.
All project partners shall have a meaningful role in the implementation of the project.
The application process in a nutshell
1.
Do you have a great climate solution?
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Prepare an application for NCF and tell us about your project idea.
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The strongest project ideas will receive between EUR 250,000 and 500,000.
4.
Test your climate solution in practice!
The Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) is a challenge fund that finances innovative climate change projects.
