Upcoming: 16 November 2026; submission window opens 12 October. Global EbA Fund medium-size grants offer up to US$500,000 for scalable ecosystem-based adaptation projects. Submission opens 12 October and closes 16 November 2026. This call is most relevant to eligible organizations with ecosystem-based adaptation experience and demonstrable implementation partners. Confirm the current donor instructions before preparing a proposal.
Funding and eligibility at a glance
- Funding: up to US$500,000, project duration up to 24 months.
- Deadline or window: 16 November 2026; submission window opens 12 October.
- Best fit: eligible organizations with ecosystem-based adaptation experience and demonstrable implementation partners.
- Priority areas: scaling ecosystem-based adaptation, innovative climate finance, enabling environments and global learning.
- Application and latest donor rules: Official opportunity page.
What projects are suitable?
Scaling ecosystem-based adaptation, innovative climate finance, enabling environments and global learning. A strong proposal should connect specific outcomes, credible prior evidence, realistic delivery costs and the applicant’s demonstrable capacity to implement activities. The fund’s own guidelines—not generic grant advice—determine precise eligibility and scoring.
Application route and key restrictions
This application window is NOT open before 12 October 2026. Proposals must be submitted in English through the official online platform. The budget holder can be outside beneficiary countries but must demonstrate country experience or EbA expertise and local partners as required. The call is separate from the already published Global EbA Small-Size Grants opportunity.
How to prepare a stronger application
Begin by confirming entity eligibility, project country, the latest donor templates and any match-funding or language rules in the official call. Prepare a concise problem statement, evidence-based objectives, implementation plan, safeguarding measures where applicable, and a budget reconciled against activities and outputs. Use the Africads Grant Funding Toolkit to test organizational readiness, evidence gaps and proposal risks before submission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the funding amount?
up to US$500,000, project duration up to 24 months. Final awards depend on the donor’s assessment.
When is the deadline?
16 November 2026; submission window opens 12 October. Check the official source for changes or exact submission time.
Who is eligible?
eligible organizations with ecosystem-based adaptation experience and demonstrable implementation partners. The full call governs detailed restrictions.
Can any NGO apply?
No. Eligibility depends on the specific legal, geographic, membership and project conditions set out in the donor’s guidelines.
Where do applicants find forms and instructions?
Use the official donor opportunity page and follow its most current documents and submission route.
Conclusion
Global EbA Fund Medium-Size Grants 2026: Up to US$500,000 is worth considering only where the organization meets its specific conditions and has a credible, evidence-backed project. Start with the primary call notice, check its status and required attachments, and submit early. For future verified opportunities, subscribe to Africads Grant News.
Checked 10 October 2026. Always verify subsequent changes on the official donor page.
