International Climate Initiative Large Grants 2025

The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is currently accepting applications for its Large Grants 2025. This initiative supports ambitious, high-impact projects aimed at driving systemic and sustainable transformations in climate and biodiversity action.

📝 About International Climate Initiative Large Grants

The IKI, funded by the German Federal Government, is a flagship initiative for international climate and biodiversity action. It assists developing and emerging countries in:

• Adapting to climate change
• Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions
• Conserving ecosystems

The Large Grants instrument specifically targets ambitious, high-impact projects that drive systemic and sustainable transformations.

🎁 Benefits of International Climate Initiative Large Grants

• Grant Size: EUR 12 million to EUR 20 million per project.
• Project Scope: Large-scale, multi-year interventions with high-impact potential.
• Eligible Organizations:
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Universities and research institutions
  • International intergovernmental organizations and development banks
  • UN programs and agencies
  • Private companies and trade associations
• Non-Eligible Applicants:
  • National governments and top public administration bodies (exceptions may apply)
  • Regional authorities and state-owned companies (considered on a case-by-case basis)

✅ Requirements for International Climate Initiative Large Grants

Eligible Organizations:

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Universities and research institutions
• International intergovernmental organizations and development banks
• UN programs and agencies
• Private companies and trade associations

Not Eligible:

• National governments and top public administration bodies (exceptions may apply)
• Regional authorities and state-owned companies (case-by-case consideration)

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Check eligibility.
2. Define project scope aligned with IKI objectives.
3. Develop proposal with outcomes, budget, and sustainability measures.
4. Demonstrate impact (e.g., emission reductions, biodiversity conservation, resilience).
5. Submit application following IKI guidelines.

⏰ Application Deadline

17 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the International Climate Initiative Large Grants.
• Apply for the International Climate Initiative Large Grants.

• Grant Size: EUR 12 million to EUR 20 million per project.
• Project Scope: Large-scale, multi-year interventions with high-impact potential.