The Climate Fund: Call for Project Proposals 2026 supports civil society, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and public and private sector organisations based in South Africa that are focused on economic opportunities and climate peace and security. The grant offers between €10,000 and €30,000 to support this initiative. The deadline to submit proposals is 28 January 2026 by email to the German Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
About The Climate Fund: Call for Project Proposals 2026
The Climate Fund: Call for Project Proposals 2026 is an initiative that is sponsored by the German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini through the German Foreign Office. The funding focuses on the development and efforts to support climate change and sustainable transformation in South Africa.Â
Through this funding of up to €30,000, the German embassy in South Africa is able to impact changes in areas such as climate challenges, peace, and security.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: €10,000-€30,000Â
- Maximum award: €30,000
- Project duration supported: projects should be completed within the 2026 calendar year.
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Who Can Apply for the Climate Fund: Call for Project Proposals 2026
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- Eligible organisation types:Â
- Non-governmental organisationsÂ
- Civic societyÂ
- Private and public sectors
- Registration requirements:
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- Organisations must be based in South Africa.
- Geographic eligibility: South Africa
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Climate transformation and ecological economic opportunity
- Climate-peace-security nexus activities
Awareness-raising, capacity building, networking and strategy development related to climate issues
Application Process
- Consider the application and eligibility guidelines.
- Fill the form, which must contain the signatures of two responsible employees.
- Applications must be submitted by email to: climatefund@pret.diplo.de by January 28, 2026.
- The German embassy reviews all submissions and contacts successful applicants.Â
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Required Materials
- Project proposalÂ
- Detailed financial plan
- Application form signed by two employees
- Information on other partners
Key Dates
- Application deadline: January 28, 2026
- Notification timeline: Not specified
Selection Notes
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- Competitive due to targeted climate transformation and peace-security focus.Â
- Priority focus areas: Projects must clearly define measurable outcomes and relevance to ecological economic transformation or climate-related security themes.
- Exclusions:
- Projects on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Official Source of the Climate Fund: Call for Project Proposals 2026
- Official Application Page: https://southafrica.diplo.de/sa-en/04-news/2751686-2751686Â
