IKI Small Grants - International Climate Initiative: Support for Local Climate and Biodiversity Action
The IKI Small Grants programme, part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), provides targeted support to local, national, and regional organisations in ODA-eligible countries to implement impactful climate and biodiversity projects. Funding ranges from €60,000 to €200,000 per project, with the aim to strengthen local resilience, support ecosystem protection, and address climate change at the frontline where impacts are most severe. Projects focus on climate change mitigation, adaptation, conservation of natural carbon sinks (REDD+), and biodiversity protection.
Since 2019, IKI Small Grants has funded over 250 initiatives worldwide, supporting 48,000+ people and protecting nearly 100,000 hectares of land and coastal ecosystems. Capacity development measures are offered to strengthen applicants’ roles as agents of change. Funding is managed by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and technical and financial support are also provided to national/regional institutions for their own grant calls.
Who can apply?
- Sub-national, national, and regional non-profit organisations in ODA-eligible countries
- For-profit NGOs proposing not-for-profit projects
- Organisations must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and annual revenue between €60,000 and €500,000
- National/regional funding institutions seeking up to €950,000 must be operational for at least 3 years and have annual turnover over €500,000
Funding amount:
- Project funding: €60,000 - €200,000
- Funding institutions: up to €950,000
Project duration:
- Projects: 1 to 3 years
- Funding Institutions: up to 36 months
Scope / Focus areas:
- Climate change mitigation
- Adaptation to climate impacts
- Conservation of natural carbon sinks (REDD+)
- Biodiversity conservation
Selection process:
- Annual international call for proposals
- Current call open until 15 January 2026
Important links:
Contact details for your opportunity:
IKI Small Grants Programme Team
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Email: IKI-Small-Grants@giz.de