This page covers any updates related to the various cohorts of the Fund and its respective selection processes.
08 August 2023
The Global EbA Fund has moved its application process online!
The Global EbA Fund has launched its first pilot application programme that is entirely online. All applications under the 6th cohort with the cut-off date set for 15 September 2023 will be submitted through this platform. This process applies to both general and thematic funding tracks. Application documents remain the same as before and are structured into three sections in the online platform.
We strongly advise you to prepare your application offline ahead of time and transfer your information onto the portal when your application is ready. Register and explore the online platform here.
Still have questions on how to navigate the platform? Check out our FAQ here.
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21 June 2023
Thematic Track for 6th Cohort
Following the introduction of general and thematic funding tracks in 2023, we are happy to announce the thematic track for the 6th cohort: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge in Ecosystem-based Adaptation.
The Fund is accepting applications for its 6th cohort under general and thematic tracks by 15 September 2023. The application process is the same for both tracks. Applicants are invited to indicate the track relevant to their proposal in their application.
We strongly encourage all applicants to go through Grants Procedures Manual before applying and consult specific considerations for the thematic track here.
For more information on applying and the new theme, register for one of our upcoming Get to Know the Global EbA Fund webinars Wed. 12 July at 11am Paris / 4pm Bangkok and at 9am Bogota / 5pm Nairobi.
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22 May 2023
We thank all the applicants that submitted their proposals by the 28 April 2023 cut-off date. The next cut-off date for the 6th cohort is 15 September 2023.
The next thematic track will be announced shortly. We encourage you to start developing your EbA proposal! Please consult the What We Fund page to see if your project concept meets all grant selection criteria and eligibility requirements.
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28 April 2023
The fifth application cut-off of 28 April 2023 has passed. Project proposals which were received in full with supporting documents by 28 April 2023 at 23:59 UTC+2 (Swiss time) will be considered for the fifth Global EbA Fund funding decision. The next cut-off date and a new thematic track will be announced shortly.
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17 April 2023
The Global EbA Fund is excited to announce that it has invited a number of organisations to submit a Full Proposal Stage Application as part of the fourth cut-off (deadline 22 July 2022). We appreciate the more than 200 applicants who submitted concept notes for this round. The Global EbA Fund is still accepting submissions for the fifth cut-off until 28 April 2023 at 23:59 UTC+2. Please continue to check back here for more updates on future deadlines.
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25 January 2023
Global EbA Fund Announces its 5th Cut-off Date with Important Changes to the Application Process and a New Thematic Track
21 December 2022
Global EbA Fund announces 2nd cohort
The Global EbA Fund is pleased to announce the selection of the second cohort of 16 grantees.
The Fund received an overwhelming number of applications for the cut-off date of 15 September 2021, with more than 620 proposals submitted. Following an extensive review process, 16 grants have been approved for the total amount of US$3,922,949. More details are available under Grantees.
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29 September 2022
We are pleased to announce that a number of organisations have been invited to submit a Full Proposal Stage Application, as part of the third Global EbA Fund cut-off (deadline 28 February 2022). Thank you to the 290+ applicants who submitted a concept note for this deadline. The Fund is no longer accepting applications for 2022. Please check back for 2023 deadlines and updated application documents.
8 September 2022
The Global EbA Fund is no longer accepting applications at this stage. Please continue to check this page for announcements as we share information on the next cut-off date in 2023.
6 July 2022
Due to application accessibility issues, the next cut-off date has now been extended to 22 July 2022 at 23:59 UTC+2 (Geneva time). Check How to Apply for more details.
4 March 2022
We are pleased to announce that a number of organisations have been invited to submit a Full Proposal Stage Application, as part of the second Global EbA Fund cut-off. Thank you to the 620+ applicants who submitted a proposal for the second application cut-off, of 15 September 2021.
1 March 2022
The third application cut-off of 28 February 2022 has passed. Concept notes which were received in full with supporting documents by 28 February 2022 at 23:59 UTC+2 (Geneva time) will be considered for the third Global EbA Fund funding decision. The Fund accepts concept note submissions year-round, and the next biannual funding decision submission deadline is 15 July 2022 at 23:59 UTC+2 (Geneva time).
Please note the updated submission process which includes email submission of a completed concept note stage application packet and completion of the online submission form.
Image: Mega Caesaria © Unsplash
16 November 2021
More than 620 proposals were submitted for the second Global EbA Fund application cut-off, of 15 September 2021.
As of 16 November 2021, the review of applications received by the 15 September 2021 cut-off (i.e., second cohort) is currently on-going. Due to the high volume of submissions received, feedback on individual concept notes will not be provided. Successful applicants will be contacted directly.
8 November 2021
Global EbA Fund receives additional €10m investment from BMU-IKI, announces first cohort of grantees
16 September 2021
The 15 September 2021 cut-off date has passed. The next application cut-off is 28 February 2022 at 23:59 UTC+2 (Geneva time).
As of 16 September 2021, there have been updates to the application process. Find more information, including a complete checklist, under How to Apply.
2 August 2021
We are pleased to announce that a number of organisations have been invited to submit a Full Proposal Stage Application. Thank you to the 275+ applicants who submitted a proposal for the inaugural application cut-off, of 30 April 2021.
Due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful proposals at this time. If you have not been contacted, we encourage applicants to reapply and review the eligibility and selection criteria for future consideration. Future applications should be submitted using the most up-to-date Concept Stage Application Packet.
Image: © UNEP
25 March 2021
Launch of the Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation
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