Call summary :

The Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF) community grants focus on results for vulnerable populations across multiple sectors, including basic services like water and sanitation, environment, health, housing, and workforce development. The grants can benefit populations that are isolated or have lost access to government services in areas exposed to climate risk, as well as communities moving or relocating due to climate impacts. Furthermore, these grants will support communities welcoming new arrivals to ensure their successful adaptation and integration into the local community and economy. Adaptation measures will also enhance livelihood opportunities for relocated communities while ensuring that rehabilitation efforts integrate gender-sensitive, socially inclusive, and culturally appropriate interventions. The grants will also focus on rehabilitating ecosystems, preserving community culture and heritage, and supporting livelihoods that have been adversely affected by climate change. Special attention will be given to projects led by women, indigenous groups, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized populations to ensure equitable climate adaptation strategies.

Targeted impact of the C-CAF climate quick impact grants

The targeted impact of the Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF) is to empower climate-vulnerable communities by addressing their immediate adaptation needs while ensuring gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches. This grant aims to enhance the adaptive capacities of these communities and support climate-resilient development. Each funded project will:
1. Improve basic services, particularly for women, children, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups;
2. Restore ecosystems while integrating traditional and indigenous knowledge;
3. Support sustainable and inclusive livelihoods, prioritizing economic opportunities for underrepresented communities;
4. Preserve cultural heritage and strengthen community cohesion through inclusive adaptation efforts.

Scope of the C-CAF climate quick impact grants
C-CAF climate quick impact project will focus on addressing the short-term needs of climate vulnerable communities, providing them with access to grants for climate quick impact projects that strengthen adaptive capacities and resilience, and mitigate the effects of climate-related losses & damages.
The C-CAF grants may support diverse interventions in multiple sectors, including but not limited to:
- Water and Sanitation: Ensuring equitable access to clean water and sanitation facilities, including for women, children, and persons with disabilities.
- Environment: Promoting solutions that integrate local or indigenous traditional knowledge and practices.
- Health: Supporting climate-resilient healthcare services, including for reproductive, maternal, and child health.
- Housing: Developing inclusive, climate-resilient housing solutions that cater to diverse needs, including accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Workforce Development: Strengthening economic opportunities for vulnerable populations, with a focus on women, youth, and indigenous peoples.

Target beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the C-CAF climate quick impact grants are climate-vulnerable communities with limited access to financing despite urgent needs to address the impacts of the climate crisis and rising sea level.
The C-CAF is committed to ensuring that funding reaches underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, and displaced populations, to foster equitable outcomes.

C-CAF funding amount limit
Grant/funding amount limit per applicant
Fijian Dollars : 200,000 (Two hundred thousand Fijian dollars).

Applicant eligibility
The following categories of applicants are eligible to apply under this Call for Proposals:
- Climate-vulnerable communities (individuals or groups)
- Non-profit local organizations consisting of members of beneficiary climate-vulnerable communities
- Indigenous peoples organizations (IPOs) consisting of members of beneficiary climate-vulnerable communities
- Civil society organizations (CSO) consisting of members of beneficiary climate-vulnerable communities
- Grass-roots organizations consisting of members of beneficiary climate-vulnerable communities

The C-CAF is committed to ensuring that funding reaches underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, and displaced populations, to foster equitable outcomes.