Eligibility Checklist & Evaluation Criteria

Eligibility Checklist

Only project concepts that meet the following criteria will be considered for review:

• Does my project qualify as “Ecosystem-based Adaptation“ (Please ensure your project ultimately aligns with EbA Qualification Criteria & Quality Standards).
• Does my project have catalytic and innovative potential to create enabling environments for EbA?
• Does my project clearly identify the climate impacts it is aiming to address and clearly describe how they will be addressed?
• Does my project fall under a maximum of 1 Strategic Objective and a maximum of 2 Action Pillars of the Global EbA Fund?
• Is my project Global, Thematic, or otherwise target only ODA-eligible countries?
• Is my project between USD $50,000 and USD $250,000? If it is up to USD $500,000, can I provide adequate justification?
• Is my project 24 months or less? If my project is between 24 and 36 months, can I provide adequate justification?
• Does my project add value to or upscale existing work?
• Does my project clearly demonstrate how results will be maintained and developed after the funding period?
• Does my project partner with local institutions or organisations?​
• Are the lead applicant and partner organisations well-grounded in the proposed area(s) of work, have previous similar experience, and are inclusive of local communities, Indigenous Knowledge, and gender perspectives?​
• Does the lead applicant comply with the Due Diligence requirements of the Global EbA Fund?

Before developing your proposal, we strongly advise applicants to go through the Grant Procedures Manual.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria and weighting: