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Supporting Climate Transformation

We support organisations that focus on Africa and have identified opportunities to support adaptation, resilience and mitigation initiatives on the continent.

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grant making practices

Our ability to deliver impactful programming across our portfolios depends on strong partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders across a range of sectors and geographies. We support a diverse range of organisations and institutions that form part of an enabling African ecosystem for tackling the climate and development nexus. Our grant-making connects diverse players and skill sets and we value collaboration and innovation.

Our grant-making focuses on strategic outcomes and impacts. Collaboration, innovation and engagement underpin our grant-making. Before we issue grants:

  • Potential gaps are explored, stakeholders are identified, introduced and consulted with
  • We stress-test the relevance and value of our support to the field and ecosystem at large
  • We engage with technical and regional experts, NGOs, think-tanks, donors and academia
  • Host multi-disciplinary roundtables and convenings

This process culminates in the co-creation of a range of projects. All grants are approved by our Board of Trustees.

Our grant life cycle:

  • Pre-Award: 1-4 months
  • Award Implementation: 6 weeks
  • Post-Award: Project duration dependent

We do not accept unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email or phone. Our grants are identified by the foundation and each programme has its own strategy and comprehensive selection process.

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