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Overview

The International Climate Initiative (IKI) has announced its upcoming Large Grants Call 2026, offering funding of €7 million to €15 million per project to support international climate action and biodiversity conservation.

The initiative is one of the German Federal Government’s key instruments for supporting climate and biodiversity projects in developing and emerging countries. It aims to promote sustainable solutions that contribute to international climate and biodiversity targets.

The 2026 call will cover nine funding priorities, comprising seven thematic priorities and two country-specific priorities. The complete call documentation and funding conditions are scheduled for publication on 17 November 2026.

Funding Priorities

The IKI Large Grants Call 2026 will support project ideas across four main funding areas:

• Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions: Supporting approaches that reduce emissions and contribute to international climate mitigation targets.
• Adapting to the impacts of climate change: Strengthening resilience and supporting responses to climate-related risks.
• Conserving and restoring natural carbon sinks: Promoting the protection and restoration of ecosystems that contribute to carbon storage.
• Conserving biological diversity: Supporting biodiversity conservation and the implementation of international biodiversity commitments.

The call will include seven thematic priorities and two country-specific priorities. A preview of selected biodiversity-related priorities has been released ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17).

Further information on the specific priorities, geographical coverage and expected project activities will be provided when the call officially opens.

Who Can Apply?

The call is intended for organisations interested in implementing large-scale international climate and biodiversity projects, particularly those working in developing and emerging countries.

Potential applicants should have relevant experience in climate action, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development or related areas.

Detailed eligibility requirements, eligible countries, consortium arrangements and application conditions have not yet been published. Interested organisations should consult the official call documents when they become available.

Funding and Project Support

The IKI Large Grants Call 2026 will provide €7 million to €15 million in funding per selected project.

The programme seeks project ideas capable of contributing to the implementation of international climate and biodiversity targets and supporting sustainable change in developing and emerging countries.

The specific funding conditions, eligible expenditure categories, project duration and co-financing requirements will be confirmed in the official call documentation.

Expected Outcomes

The call aims to support projects that make measurable contributions to international climate and biodiversity objectives.

Depending on the selected funding priority, supported projects are expected to contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions, stronger climate adaptation and resilience, improved protection and restoration of natural carbon sinks, or enhanced biodiversity conservation.

The initiative also seeks to strengthen the implementation of sustainable solutions in developing and emerging countries, supporting long-term environmental and development outcomes.

Key Dates

Call status: Upcoming – not yet open for applications
Call opening date: 17 November 2026
Online information seminars: 8–9 December 2026
Application deadline: 9 February 2027
Funding per project: €7 million–€15 million
Number of priorities: 9 (7 thematic and 2 country-specific)
Geographical focus: Developing and emerging countries, subject to the call’s specific priorities

How to Apply

Interested organisations should monitor the official IKI Large Grants 2026 webpage for the publication of the call documents, application guidelines and funding conditions on 17 November 2026.

The International Climate Initiative will also organise online information seminars on 8 and 9 December 2026 to provide guidance for prospective implementing organisations. Registration details will become available when the call launches.

Applications will be accepted following the official opening of the call, with a submission deadline of 9 February 2027.