Catalytic Climate Finance Facility
2025 Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility)
Description
The CC Facility supports blended finance structures targeting climate action in developing economies. Applications will be assessed based on a set of qualifying characteristics and key evaluation criteria.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:
Investment theme: Structures addressing climate adaptation and/or mitigation
Sectors: The next round of applications will focus on sustainable agriculture solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia, as well as other climate adaptation and mitigation solutions targeting Asia-Pacific.
Geography: Developing countries.
Applicants do not need to be domiciled in a developing country but end beneficiaries and target activities must. Preference will be given to local applicants who demonstrate a nuanced understanding of local contexts and engagement with local stakeholders where relevant.
Stage: Market-ready structures moving through an initial adoption stage in their development process
This includes blended finance structures that have already been tested for feasibility, completed proof of concept, pilot(s), or a minimum viable product, and are ready to soon launch and scale.
Team & local capacity: Proven track record and experience in targeted sector and geography, capacity and willingness to engage with the CC Facility program, and on-the-ground presence. Additionally, structures will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate local capacity development (e.g., knowledge, leadership, and technology transfer) in the target geography.
Entity type: Organizations or a consortium of organizations, including advisory firms, foundations, not-for-profits, fund managers, and private enterprises.
Public institutions such as development finance institutions, multilateral development banks, UN and government agencies can not be the lead applicant or grant recipient.
The lead organization must be able to provide proof of incorporation and financial statements for the previous fiscal year.
If you have any questions about eligibility, see the Frequently Asked Questions section on the How it works page.
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you are hesitating, apply!
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