Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant 2026: Apply for Up to AUD 350,000 to Develop Climate Finance Solutions in Southeast Asia

Overview

The Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant provides financial support and technical assistance to organizations and consortiums developing innovative blended finance models. Supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and delivered through Convergence Blended Finance, this funding cycle targets climate-resilient agriculture, food security, and nature-based solutions across eligible Southeast Asian markets.

Benefits

• Catalytic grant funding of up to AUD 200,000 for Feasibility Study Grants.
• Catalytic grant funding of up to AUD 350,000 for Proof-of-Concept Grants.
• Acceleration support including technical guidance, investor connections, data access, training, and peer-learning opportunities.

Eligibility

• Open to organizations or consortiums such as asset owners, asset managers, advisory firms, foundations, non-profit organizations, and private enterprises.
• The lead organization must supply proof of incorporation and financial statements from the previous fiscal year.
• Proposed solutions must target one or more eligible Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
• Solutions must focus on climate-resilient agriculture, food security, or nature-based solutions while demonstrating the potential to mobilize private capital at scale.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should carefully verify their eligibility and review the official documentation before preparing their submissions. Concept notes must be submitted through the official application platform.

Deadline

The deadline for submitting concept notes is September 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to September 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Singapore Time.