Applications for the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme have started as of 18 October 2024.
Within the scope of the “EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project” financed by the European Union, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and of which the Directorate of Climate Change is the end recipient, technical assistance will be provided to the “EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme” co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye. The end recipient of this grant programme is the Directorate of Climate Change, and the programme will be implemented by the General Directorate for EU and Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.
The application process started on 18 October 2024, and the submission of project concept notes will be completed on 16 December 2024. Project applications should be submitted in English.
The overall objective of the program is to improve climate change adaptation and mitigation capacity at local level. The specific objective is to improve and increase the planning and implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions at local level.
The projects to be implemented under the program will focus on at least one of the following priority areas:
- In line with the priorities of existing national adaptation and mitigation action plans between 2024-2030,
- Promoting resilient and low-carbon cities and sectors,
- Implementation of adaptation and/or mitigation actions in line with existing local or national climate strategies.
In addition, all projects should address communication between stakeholders and “raising public awareness”.
You may access detailed information about the program and the Guidelines for Applicants here.
Informative Sessions regarding the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme will be organized in the coming days in order to introduce the programme and inform the stakeholders. The provinces and dates of the events will be announced on ipa.csb.gov.tr and iklim.gov.tr in the coming period.
Information on the programme may be found below:
