{"id":61935,"date":"2025-09-06T06:57:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=61935"},"modified":"2025-09-06T06:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:57:58","slug":"call-for-proposals-nature-based-solutions-projects-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=61935","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals: Nature-Based Solutions Projects in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"439\">Proposals are now being invited by the UK Government, through <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"286\">UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)<\/strong>, as it extends its support to Kenya by funding new technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"429\">Nature-based Solutions (NbS)<\/strong> sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"637\">Through the <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"483\">Kenya-UK PACT Country Fund<\/strong>, applications are now open for innovative, high-impact projects designed to address climate change, strengthen livelihoods, and build local resilience.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"663\">Funding Focus Areas<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"714\">The call seeks proposals for projects that will:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"948\">\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"948\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"765\">Strengthen Sustainable Commercial Forestry<\/strong>\u00a0<br data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\" \/>Support initiatives that enhance the management and productivity of Kenya\u2019s commercial forestry sector in a way that is environmentally sustainable and economically viable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1226\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1008\">Scale Up Smallholder Agroforestry &amp; NbS Enterprises<\/strong>\u00a0<br data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\" \/>Expand agroforestry practices among smallholder farmers and promote enterprises that provide nature-based solutions, improving rural livelihoods while delivering measurable climate and biodiversity benefits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1253\">Project Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1284\">Successful proposals should:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1363\">Align with <strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1324\">Kenya\u2019s climate goals<\/strong> and national development priorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1515\">Integrate <strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1437\">Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)<\/strong> principles to ensure benefits reach vulnerable and underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1630\">Demonstrate <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1561\">clear and measurable impact<\/strong> on climate mitigation, adaptation, and socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1648\">Key Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1764\">\n<li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1709\">\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1709\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1673\">Project Duration:<\/strong> 12 months (starting January 2026)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1764\">\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1730\">Funding Range:<\/strong> \u00a3400,000 \u2013 \u00a3650,000 per project<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1967\">This funding opportunity offers a unique chance for implementing organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector players to contribute to Kenya\u2019s just and inclusive climate transition.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1986\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2093\">Interested applicants can review full details and submit proposals through the official UK PACT website:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2093\"><strong>Application Deadline for submitting proposals: <span lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"none\">26<\/span><span lang=\"EN-ZA\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" data-contrast=\"none\"> September 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukpact.co.uk\/news\/call-for-proposals-open-nature-based-solutions-in-kenya\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2207\">For more opportunities, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities For Youth<\/a> website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proposals are now being invited by the UK Government, through UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions), as it extends its support to Kenya by funding new technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) sector. 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