Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator
Forecasted
The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator by the World Food Programme supports innovative research-based solutions to build climate resilience in vulnerable regions, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Funder: World Food Programme
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Latin America & Caribbean cohort; projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$150,000 in equity-free funding per project; 10–12 awards per cohort; 9-month support programme
Summary: Supports innovative, locally driven solutions that enhance climate resilience in vulnerable regions, focusing on climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Key Information: Forecasted date; eligibility limited to legal entities with presence or plans in El Salvador, Dominican Republic, or Peru for the 2027 cohort.
Description
The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, managed by the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator and funded by the Adaptation Fund, is a multi-year programme supporting innovators and organizations developing locally rooted solutions to strengthen climate resilience. Each annual cohort focuses on a specific region; the upcoming (anticipated) 2027 round targets Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.
The programme aims to identify, support, and scale breakthrough climate adaptation initiatives that address pressing challenges in vulnerable communities. Selected participants receive funding, innovation management support, mentoring, visibility, and access to WFP’s field operations. The initiative advances the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), by fostering local capacity, building partnerships, and promoting inclusive economic opportunities.
