Medium Grants 2026

Participation in the ideas competition (call)

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) is launching the seventh round of funding for the IKI Medium Grants (IMG).

The IKI supports projects that contribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity in developing and emerging economies. Civil society organisations, academic institutions and not-for-profit organisations are particularly encouraged to apply for IKI Medium Grants.

Status of the procedure

With a total budget of up to eight million euros, the German Government is providing funding to civil society organisations, academic institutions and not-for-profit organisations based in Germany that wish to implement innovative projects on climate protection and the conservation of biodiversity in collaboration with local partner organisations in the Global South.

The ideas competition (call) opens on 13 October 2026 and closes on 12 January 2027 at 11.59 am (CET). Funding will be provided for projects with a budget of between 300,000 and 800,000 euros and a duration of two to three years. The projects will be implemented in collaboration with partner organisations in one or two implementing countries.

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Thematic priorities

The Call 2026 covers two thematic priorities:

Thematic priority I: Green skills for local climate action

We are looking for projects that combine local climate action with economic development and social inclusion. The focus is on practical approaches such as community-based renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and low-emission construction methods. At the same time, the aim is to teach green skills, create new income opportunities and, in particular, empower women, young people and marginalised groups.

Thematic priority II: Future proof coasts: digital and practical solutions for marine ecosystems

We are looking is provided for projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. The focus is on locally-rooted stewardship approaches, the use of easily accessible digital solutions for biodiversity monitoring, and the greater involvement of local communities in conservation and management measures. The aim is to promote evidence-based decision-making and to strengthen the long-term resilience of coastal ecosystems and coastal communities.