Climate Adaptation Fund
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The Climate Adaptation Fund from the Wildlife Conservation Society supports innovative, science-driven projects that help wildlife and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
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Funder: Wildlife Conservation Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $50,000 to $300,000 per project; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports innovative, scalable projects that help wildlife, ecosystems, and communities adapt to climate change.
Description
The Climate Adaptation Fund, administered by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), accelerates innovation and scales effective solutions that help wildlife, ecosystems, and the communities that rely on them adapt to climate change impacts. Established in 2011, the Fund prioritizes projects that advance learning, mainstream proven adaptation strategies, and foster adoption of cutting-edge approaches for conservation resilience. Funding is designed to support both implementation of innovative adaptation actions and mainstreaming of successful approaches at larger scales.
