{"id":63434,"date":"2025-09-25T18:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=63434"},"modified":"2025-09-25T18:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:37:14","slug":"call-for-proposals-open-climate-catalytic-fund-offers-usd-5000-25000-for-local-climate-action-in-indonesia-and-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=63434","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals Open: Climate Catalytic Fund Offers USD 5,000\u201325,000 for Local Climate Action in Indonesia and the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"782\">The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of the <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"444\">Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF)<\/strong>, a new blended financing mechanism created under IOM\u2019s <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"542\">Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL)<\/strong> for Asia and the Pacific. Officially launched on <strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"612\">1 September 2025<\/strong>, the Fund aims to support <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"689\">locally led climate change adaptation projects<\/strong> that strengthen community resilience and reduce the risks of climate-related displacement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1051\">This first funding round represents an important opportunity for local organizations, civil society groups, and community-led initiatives to access small-scale but catalytic capital. The deadline for proposals is <strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1049\">17 October 2025, at 23:59 (Bangkok Time, GMT+7).<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1101\">About the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1313\">The Climate Catalytic Fund has been designed to close critical financing gaps by providing <strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1237\">accessible, rapid, and flexible support<\/strong> for projects in communities most at risk of climate-induced displacement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\">Key features of the Fund include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1430\">\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\">Grant size:<\/strong> USD 5,000 to USD 25,000 (or equivalent in local currency).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1690\"><strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1462\">Co-financing requirement:<\/strong> 1:1 local\/domestic co-financing is required, but applicants without confirmed matching funds at the time of application will still be considered. IOM is also actively working to help identify potential matching contributions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1711\">Project focus:<\/strong> Quick-impact, practical, and scalable initiatives that are community-driven and locally owned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1836\">Target Locations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1970\">In this first call for proposals, the CCF will fund projects in specific regions of <strong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1935\">Indonesia<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1959\">Philippines<\/strong>, namely:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<li data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<p data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2040\"><strong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1988\">Indonesia:<\/strong> Aceh Timur, Bandung, Bandung Barat, and Makassar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<p data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2098\"><strong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2063\">The Philippines:<\/strong> Catanduanes and Rizal provinces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2128\">Funding Priorities<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2360\">The Climate Catalytic Fund prioritizes <strong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2212\">data-informed, blended-finance projects<\/strong> that integrate local knowledge and institutional resilience. Projects must focus on adaptation and address risks of climate-related displacement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2400\">Priority themes for funding include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"3000\">\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2482\"><strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2431\">Livelihoods adaptation:<\/strong> agriculture, small businesses, and job creation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2549\">\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2549\"><strong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2505\">Skills training:<\/strong> promoting new practices and technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2628\"><strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2592\">Emergency preparedness and planning:<\/strong> including contingency mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2725\"><strong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2662\">Infrastructure development:<\/strong> such as flood barriers, drainage, and safe community spaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2814\">\n<p data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2814\"><strong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2766\">Health-related risks and services:<\/strong> addressing climate-related health challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2906\">\n<p data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2906\"><strong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2856\">Community engagement and inclusion:<\/strong> fostering participation of marginalized groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3000\">\n<p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3000\"><strong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2936\">Risk reduction systems:<\/strong> early warning systems, risk mapping, and mitigation measures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3005\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3031\">Eligible Applicants<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3159\">The CCF invites applications from a broad range of stakeholders with locally relevant projects. Eligible applicants include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3473\">\n<li data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3209\">\n<p data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3209\">Local NGOs and community-based organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<p data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3234\">Tribal organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3266\">\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3266\">Women- and youth-led groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3305\">\n<p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3305\">Disability-inclusive organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3348\">\n<p data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3348\">Local and national government entities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3374\">\n<p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3374\">Private sector actors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3407\">\n<p data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3407\">Local financial institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3446\">\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3446\">Academic and research institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3473\">\n<p data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3473\">Consortia of the above<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3639\">This inclusive eligibility structure reflects IOM\u2019s commitment to empowering frontline actors and communities that are directly affected by climate-related risks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3644\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3666\">Quotes from IOM<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3929\">\u201cThrough the CCF, we aim to support the initiative and capacity of communities to lead efforts to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change,\u201d said <strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3927\">Bradley Mellicker, Head of IOM\u2019s Climate Mobility Innovation Lab for Asia and the Pacific.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4097\">He added: \u201cCCF is designed to be fast and flexible, unlock local matching funds, and ensure robust risk management due diligence through our strong field presence.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4102\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4157\">About the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4494\">The Climate Mobility Innovation Lab serves as IOM\u2019s regional platform for <strong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4290\">innovation, capacity strengthening, and collaboration<\/strong> on climate mobility. With a focus on <strong data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4371\">scalable and community-driven solutions<\/strong>, CMIL works to support adaptation to climate change impacts and address challenges linked to migration and displacement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4525\">CMIL\u2019s initiatives include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4768\">\n<li data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4640\">\n<p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4640\"><strong data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4576\">Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD):<\/strong> a decision-support tool analyzing climate displacement risks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4768\">\n<p data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4768\"><strong data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4676\">Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF):<\/strong> a financing mechanism that translates RICD insights into practical, locally led projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4773\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4799\">Application Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"5148\">\n<li data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4864\">\n<p data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4864\"><strong data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4816\">Deadline:<\/strong> 17 October 2025, 23:59 (Bangkok Time, GMT+7).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4909\">\n<p data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4909\"><strong data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4882\">Grant Size:<\/strong> USD 5,000 to USD 25,000.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"5009\">\n<p data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"5009\"><strong data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"4931\">Matching Funds:<\/strong> 1:1 co-financing required, though not mandatory at the time of application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5148\">\n<p data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5148\"><strong data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5029\">How to Apply:<\/strong> Full details, application forms, and guidance documents are available at <strong data-start=\"5103\" data-end=\"5145\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iom.int\/ccf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5143\">iom.int\/ccf<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5221\">Information session dates will also be published on the same webpage.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5226\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5252\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5372\">For more details or inquiries, applicants may contact:<br data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5311\" \/><strong data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5343\">Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5346\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5356\" data-end=\"5370\">CCF-AP@iom.int<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5377\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5394\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5758\">The Climate Catalytic Fund represents a significant step in advancing <strong data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5496\">locally led climate action<\/strong> in Southeast Asia. By empowering community-based organizations, local governments, and other grassroots actors, the Fund seeks to strengthen resilience, reduce displacement risks, and channel much-needed resources directly to the frontlines of climate change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5973\">With the first call for proposals now open, organizations in <strong data-start=\"5821\" data-end=\"5854\">Indonesia and the Philippines<\/strong> are encouraged to apply and seize this opportunity to implement <strong data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"5970\">quick, impactful, and community-owned solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more Information and Applications:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/roasiapacific.iom.int\/news\/call-proposals-open-climate-catalytic-fund-indonesia-and-philippines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">opportunitiesconnect.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF), a new blended financing mechanism created under IOM\u2019s Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) for Asia and the Pacific. 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