Call for Proposals 2026: Climate Adaptation Innovation in Asia Pacific – Receive Up to USD 150,000 in Technical Assistance from UN CTCN

<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="f86ed1aa-9530-49eb-a26a-59111dc252c1" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p data-start="143" data-end="426">The <strong data-start="147" data-end="198">Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN)</strong> has officially launched a <strong data-start="225" data-end="247">Call for Proposals</strong> under the <strong data-start="258" data-end="316">Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)</strong>, inviting organizations across the <strong data-start="352" data-end="375">Asia Pacific region</strong> to submit innovative climate adaptation solutions.</p> <p data-start="428" data-end="808">This opportunity aims to identify and support transformative, locally led climate adaptation initiatives that help vulnerable communities build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. Through the AFCIA programme, selected projects will receive <strong data-start="690" data-end="743">up to USD 150,000 in technical assistance support</strong> to pilot and strengthen innovative climate adaptation solutions.</p> <p data-start="810" data-end="1110">Unlike traditional funding programmes that provide direct financial grants, AFCIA delivers comprehensive technical assistance, institutional capacity strengthening, specialized expertise, and knowledge-sharing opportunities to help organizations successfully implement climate adaptation innovations.</p> <p data-start="1112" data-end="1152"><strong data-start="1112" data-end="1152">Application Deadline: 7 October 2026</strong></p> <h1 data-section-id="6zwtw5" data-start="1159" data-end="1235">About the Climate Adaptation Innovation in Asia Pacific Call for Proposals</h1> <p data-start="1237" data-end="1521">Climate change continues to affect millions of people across Asia and the Pacific through rising temperatures, floods, droughts, storms, sea-level rise, and other environmental challenges. Addressing these issues requires innovative, scalable, and locally driven adaptation solutions.</p> <p data-start="1523" data-end="1763">To support these efforts, the <strong data-start="1553" data-end="1601">Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)</strong>—the implementation arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism—has launched this regional call through the <strong data-start="1704" data-end="1763">Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA).</strong></p> <p data-start="1765" data-end="1977">The programme seeks innovative organizations capable of developing practical climate adaptation technologies, services, systems, and approaches that can improve resilience and create long-term sustainable impact.</p> <h1 data-section-id="zfx209" data-start="1984" data-end="2018">Objective of the AFCIA Programme</h1> <p data-start="2020" data-end="2080">The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator seeks to:</p> <ul data-start="2082" data-end="2480"> <li data-section-id="12dexpy" data-start="2082" data-end="2131">Support innovative climate adaptation projects.</li> <li data-section-id="xbcee2" data-start="2132" data-end="2175">Promote locally led adaptation solutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1uy6m5f" data-start="2176" data-end="2214">Strengthen institutional capacities.</li> <li data-section-id="4yxyp4" data-start="2215" data-end="2261">Enhance knowledge sharing across the region.</li> <li data-section-id="13vuah6" data-start="2262" data-end="2325">Connect organizations with international technical expertise.</li> <li data-section-id="1h5q5cv" data-start="2326" data-end="2358">Accelerate climate innovation.</li> <li data-section-id="1efj0r9" data-start="2359" data-end="2420">Pilot transformative adaptation technologies and practices.</li> <li data-section-id="18q6hpw" data-start="2421" data-end="2480">Improve climate resilience across vulnerable communities.</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="7nnuee" data-start="2487" data-end="2533">What Support Will Selected Projects Receive?</h1> <p data-start="2535" data-end="2679">Successful applicants will receive <strong data-start="2570" data-end="2626">technical assistance support worth up to USD 150,000</strong> for piloting innovative climate adaptation projects.</p> <p data-start="2681" data-end="2823">Rather than providing cash grants directly to applicants, UN CTCN delivers tailored technical assistance designed to maximize project success.</p> <p data-start="2825" data-end="2845">Support may include:</p> <ul data-start="2847" data-end="3209"> <li data-section-id="12jtgnp" data-start="2847" data-end="2894">Technical expertise from climate specialists.</li> <li data-section-id="8hizko" data-start="2895" data-end="2932">Institutional capacity development.</li> <li data-section-id="bui368" data-start="2933" data-end="2968">Knowledge exchange opportunities.</li> <li data-section-id="cnu9h1" data-start="2969" data-end="3022">Access to specialized climate adaptation resources.</li> <li data-section-id="35qdj3" data-start="3023" data-end="3069">Support in piloting innovative technologies.</li> <li data-section-id="smqmv4" data-start="3070" data-end="3124">Connections with international experts and networks.</li> <li data-section-id="9gz44m" data-start="3125" data-end="3166">Strengthened implementation strategies.</li> <li data-section-id="3wdf43" data-start="3167" data-end="3209">Guidance throughout project development.</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="vftf6n" data-start="3216" data-end="3251">Number of Projects to Be Selected</h1> <p data-start="3253" data-end="3279">The programme will select:</p> <ul data-start="3281" data-end="3355"> <li data-section-id="1ao8t4a" data-start="3281" data-end="3355"><strong data-start="3283" data-end="3323">Up to 10 climate adaptation projects</strong> across the Asia Pacific region.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3357" data-end="3506">Projects demonstrating exceptional innovation, sustainability, scalability, and long-term impact will receive priority during the evaluation process.</p> <h1 data-section-id="sau7u8" data-start="3513" data-end="3529">Priority Areas</h1> <p data-start="3531" data-end="3601">The programme is particularly interested in projects that demonstrate:</p> <ul data-start="3603" data-end="3825"> <li data-section-id="1jjp8pr" data-start="3603" data-end="3646">Innovative climate adaptation approaches.</li> <li data-section-id="qrma3z" data-start="3647" data-end="3674">Transformative solutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1r403mw" data-start="3675" data-end="3709">Community-driven implementation.</li> <li data-section-id="n9noi0" data-start="3710" data-end="3728">Local ownership.</li> <li data-section-id="1s3blwj" data-start="3729" data-end="3746">Sustainability.</li> <li data-section-id="ppik8a" data-start="3747" data-end="3770">Long-term resilience.</li> <li data-section-id="mpeufi" data-start="3771" data-end="3804">Practical climate technologies.</li> <li data-section-id="1qarppt" data-start="3805" data-end="3825">Replicable models.</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="vutqy9" data-start="3832" data-end="3848">Who Can Apply?</h1> <p data-start="3850" data-end="4037">Applications are open to organizations located in <strong data-start="3900" data-end="3924">developing countries</strong> that have officially nominated a <strong data-start="3958" data-end="3994">National Designated Entity (NDE)</strong> under the <strong data-start="4005" data-end="4037">UNFCCC Technology Mechanism.</strong></p> <p data-start="4039" data-end="4070">Eligible organizations include:</p> <ul data-start="4072" data-end="4332"> <li data-section-id="9wuz0a" data-start="4072" data-end="4097">Government institutions</li> <li data-section-id="10gwr6y" data-start="4098" data-end="4112">Universities</li> <li data-section-id="1t31nfa" data-start="4113" data-end="4136">Research institutions</li> <li data-section-id="40muuh" data-start="4137" data-end="4155">Research centres</li> <li data-section-id="1xcck8e" data-start="4156" data-end="4195">Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)</li> <li data-section-id="wkfwyg" data-start="4196" data-end="4222">Private sector companies</li> <li data-section-id="n8p90n" data-start="4223" data-end="4252">Civil society organizations</li> <li data-section-id="1m4quvd" data-start="4253" data-end="4270">Innovation hubs</li> <li data-section-id="1rk2u3p" data-start="4271" data-end="4332">Other eligible organizations involved in climate adaptation</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="32kq6d" data-start="4339" data-end="4384">Special Encouragement for Certain Countries</h1> <p data-start="4386" data-end="4516">Although <strong data-start="4395" data-end="4448">all eligible countries in the Asia Pacific region</strong> may apply, the programme particularly encourages applications from:</p> <ul data-start="4518" data-end="4592"> <li data-section-id="1998acw" data-start="4518" data-end="4552">Least Developed Countries (LDCs)</li> <li data-section-id="1b1w8w3" data-start="4553" data-end="4592">Small Island Developing States (SIDS)</li> </ul> <p data-start="4594" data-end="4715">These countries often face some of the greatest climate risks and therefore receive special encouragement to participate.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1b9otjm" data-start="4722" data-end="4744">Selection Priorities</h1> <p data-start="4746" data-end="4812">Applications will be assessed based on several factors, including:</p> <ul data-start="4814" data-end="5036"> <li data-section-id="f8veii" data-start="4814" data-end="4835">Level of innovation</li> <li data-section-id="wz7sbo" data-start="4836" data-end="4877">Sustainability of the proposed solution</li> <li data-section-id="17eaayk" data-start="4878" data-end="4915">Potential climate adaptation impact</li> <li data-section-id="1hn2jp" data-start="4916" data-end="4940">Institutional capacity</li> <li data-section-id="1bhbroo" data-start="4941" data-end="4972">Feasibility of implementation</li> <li data-section-id="81jer9" data-start="4973" data-end="5010">Alignment with programme objectives</li> <li data-section-id="1fbsnzz" data-start="5011" data-end="5036">Overall project quality</li> </ul> <p data-start="5038" data-end="5208">Applicants are advised to carefully review the official <strong data-start="5094" data-end="5122">Application Instructions</strong>, <strong data-start="5124" data-end="5145">Guiding Questions</strong>, and <strong data-start="5151" data-end="5173">Selection Criteria</strong> before submitting their proposals.</p> <h1 data-section-id="mpzwt3" data-start="5215" data-end="5245">Why This Opportunity Matters</h1> <p data-start="5247" data-end="5403">Climate adaptation is becoming increasingly urgent as communities across Asia and the Pacific experience more frequent and severe climate-related disasters.</p> <p data-start="5405" data-end="5621">The AFCIA programme helps bridge the gap between innovative ideas and real-world implementation by providing organizations with the technical support needed to test, improve, and scale promising adaptation solutions.</p> <p data-start="5623" data-end="5849">Instead of simply financing projects, the programme focuses on building long-term institutional capacity, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring that climate innovations can deliver lasting benefits to vulnerable communities.</p> <h1 data-section-id="plflsp" data-start="5856" data-end="5870">How to Apply</h1> <p data-start="5872" data-end="5901">Interested applicants should:</p> <ol data-start="5903" data-end="6158"> <li data-section-id="183vjlk" data-start="5903" data-end="5961">Carefully review the official Application Instructions.</li> <li data-section-id="1c4n6lq" data-start="5962" data-end="6045">Read the Guiding Questions and Selection Criteria before preparing the proposal.</li> <li data-section-id="lpc3jq" data-start="6046" data-end="6114">Complete the application according to the programme requirements.</li> <li data-section-id="zuh516" data-start="6115" data-end="6158">Submit the proposal before the deadline.</li> </ol> <p data-start="6160" data-end="6258"> Learn more and <a href="http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ctc-n.org/sites/default/files/Instructions_AP%20Call%20for%20Proposals%20%28final%29.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Apply Here</strong></a></p> <h1 data-section-id="1bqljif" data-start="6265" data-end="6282">Important Dates</h1> <div class="TyagGW_tableContainer"> <div class="group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="6284" data-end="6398"> <thead data-start="6284" data-end="6303"> <tr data-start="6284" data-end="6303"> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="6284" data-end="6295" data-col-size="sm">Activity</th> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="6295" data-end="6303" data-col-size="sm">Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="6324" data-end="6398"> <tr data-start="6324" data-end="6352"> <td data-start="6324" data-end="6337" data-col-size="sm">Call Opens</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6337" data-end="6352">7 July 2026</td> </tr> <tr data-start="6353" data-end="6398"> <td data-start="6353" data-end="6376" data-col-size="sm">Application Deadline</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6376" data-end="6398"><strong data-start="6378" data-end="6396">7 October 2026</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <h1 data-section-id="1e5g22m" data-start="6405" data-end="6427">Why You Should Apply</h1> <p data-start="6429" data-end="6624">The Climate Adaptation Innovation in Asia Pacific Call for Proposals provides organizations with a valuable opportunity to access world-class technical support for climate adaptation initiatives.</p> <p data-start="6626" data-end="6877">By participating, organizations can strengthen their climate solutions, collaborate with international experts, improve institutional capacity, and contribute to building resilient communities across one of the world&#8217;s most climate-vulnerable regions.</p> <p data-start="6879" data-end="7058">If your organization is developing innovative approaches to climate adaptation, this programme offers the expertise and support needed to transform ideas into impactful solutions.</p> <p data-start="7060" data-end="7119">Remember to submit your proposal before <strong data-start="7100" data-end="7118">7 October 2026</strong>.</p> <p data-start="7060" data-end="7119">For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.ctc-n.org/whats-happening/news/call-proposals-climate-adaptation-innovation-asia-pacific" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>official website</strong></a></p> <p data-start="7060" data-end="7119">Discover more global grant opportunities on OFY, <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=grant" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>VISIT HERE</strong></a></p> <p data-start="7060" 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