Deadline: 4Th September 2026
The Resilient Futures Call supports non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of political leadership and climate resilience, across three areas:
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Pathways. Helping climate scientists, advocates, and affected communities work more effectively with political and/or governance decision-makers so that good evidence and local knowledge shape policy, and so that policy gets carried through at every level of government, from town councils to national parliaments.
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Leadership. Supporting programs that integrate a critical climate lens into democratic leadership development, strengthening ethical communication, policy design, effective implementation, and strategic coalition-building at all levels of governance. This includes initiatives that open doors and build pipelines for leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to engage in climate-related political processes.
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Cross-Sector Leadership. Backing leadership on the issues climate touches most directly — energy, housing, transport, food, security, health, and conservation — and helping reform political systems and institutions so that leaders and new ideas in these areas can succeed.
Grant
- Grants of USD 10,000–20,000
Eligibility
The call is global and open for organizations, networks, collectives, or individuals. No need to be a registered charity, and no need to be based in a priority country (though it strengthens regional fit).
You should be able to say yes to all of the following points:
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Your idea is new or early-stage (organization under 12 months old, or a new pilot from an older organization). Established programs with a strong track record aren’t right for an Ideation Grant.
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It aligns with at least one of the three funding areas and regional priorities.
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It’s non-partisan (we don’t fund parties, candidates, or campaigns).
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You’re based in an eligible location (see Where We Cannot Fund).
Where They Fund
The Resilient Futures Call is global. Each co-founder has identified priority countries where we especially want to see strong proposals, and where a portion of funding is directed. Even if you are not in a priority country, your application is still welcome and will be considered on its merits.
Country and thematic priorities by region
Priority countries per region are:
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Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
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Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
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Europe: France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, UK
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Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname
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Pacific: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
How to apply
Fill out the application form before midnight CET on 4 September 2026. The form is short by design. There is no second full proposal stage — we have kept the process as light as possible because we respect your time.
Application process
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Submit before the deadline on 4 September 2026 — every application is acknowledged.
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All applications are screened and shortlisted; our Grantmaking Council (eight regional experts across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific) reviews shortlisted applications and makes recommendations.
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If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted with a request to provide supporting documentation for due diligence (sometimes including a short call).
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Given application volume, we can only give feedback to shortlisted applicants. If you haven’t heard from us by December 2026, your application has not been successful this time.
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