ADRRN’s vision for 2030 is to transform Asia into the most resilient region in the world. To strengthen its organisational capacity and build on existing knowledge of inclusive, locally-led climate adaptation, ADRRN, along with its partners IRC and Duryog Nivaran for the Strengthening Inclusive Disaster Risk Governance for Climate Resilience in Asia (SIDRRA) project, has been awarded funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
The initiative will provide grant funding to ADRRN members for projects that demonstrate real consultation with affected communities, ensure inclusivity of all populations, and prioritise building climate resilience. Applications are encouraged to draw upon existing knowledge and learnings from others which will be shared at regional platforms such as APMCDRR 2026 and RHPW 2026.
THEMATIC FOCUS
We seek proposals for locally-led climate adaptation initiatives, piloted to test innovations in addressing climate change risks, that strengthen community resilience while ensuring meaningful inclusion of women, people with disabilities, older people and other vulnerable groups.
Example initiatives may include (but not limited to – these are just examples):
Community-based early warning systems / preparedness
Climate-resilient agriculture practices
Water resource management
Ecosystem-based adaptation approaches
Extreme heat adaptability measures
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
– ADRRN member organisations from the following eligible low and middle income countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
– Lead organisation (applicant) has the necessary government permissions to (a) receive international funding, and (b) the necessary permissions to transfer funds to partner organisations based either in its own country of registration or internationally (where relevant for the project).
– Lead organisation will need to provide the following documents and policies for due diligence purposes if selected (NOTE: these do not need to be attached to initial application apart from financial reports and registration document):
- Financial accounts for the last two years (submit with application form)
- National registration documents (in English where possible – submit with application form)
- The following further documents, where applicable, might be requested if selected for an award:
- Code of Conduct
- Safeguarding Policy
- Gender and social / disability inclusion (GEDSI) Policy
- Financial Institution Information
- Finance Policy
- Procurement/inventory asset management policy
- HR/personnel policy
- Insurance Policy
- Information required for IRC Global Database check (Complete Name of key personal of the org, their designation, banking details)
- Audit Reports
The following direct costs will not be covered:
- Funding for individuals
- Debts and in the case of Projects, also debt service charges
- Provisions for losses or potential future liabilities
- Items already financed from another agreement with SIDA or another financing agency
- Purchase or construction of real estate (land or buildings)
- Credit to third parties
- Travel costs for business or first class
- The building up of reserves
WHO CAN APPLY?
● This call is only open to members of ADRRN
● Applications can be from groups of organisations. Partners do not necessarily need to be ADRRN members, but the lead applicant must be an ADRRN member
● Consortia of one of more ADRRN members in different countries or in the same country are also able to apply. The maximum amount of $20,000 per award will still apply.
● Only one grant per lead organisation will be awarded
● Organisations who have representatives on the ADRRN ExCo will be able to apply, but will not be allowed to participate in the selection process to avoid a conflict of interest
GRANT DETAILS
PER GRANT
upto
USD 20,000 per grant
TOTAL GRANT POT
USD 80,000
PROJECT DURATION
12 months (maximum)
NUMBER OF GRANTS
4-8 grants to be awarded
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
– Relevance to thematic focus (15%)
– Level of GEDSI and participation of vulnerable groups (15%)
– Novelty/innovation in approach (10%)
– Locality – relevance for local context, geography and characteristics (15%)
– Value for money (15%)
– Clear plan for evidencing impact (10%)
– Ethics and safeguarding considerations (10%)
– Capacity to manage grant funds (10%)
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following via email to Frances Hill, Business Development Manager at frances@adrrn.co copying in Rita Thakuri, Network Coordinator at rita@adrrn.co
– Completed application form (click here for template)
– Detailed budget in USD (click here for template). Please see the template and FAQ document for eligible costs, overheads policy and other budgetary elements
– Work plan (click here for template)
– All proposals to be submitted in English
KEY DATES
Launch date: 25th February 2025
Deadline for submissions: 14th April 2025
Notification of results: week commencing 19th May 2025
Project start date: 1st July 2025*
Project end date: 30th June 2026
Final report deadline: 31st July 2026
*We are aware that 1st July might not be an ideal start date for some applicants given climate and weather conditions (eg: Monsoon), however, all grants must finish by 30th June. So if contracts are issued for 1st July 2025 but actual work cannot start until after this date, the grantee can use the time for initial consultation and preparation. $20,000 threshold would still apply.
Please Note
Please let us know your intention to apply by writing to Frances Hill, Business Development Manager at frances@adrrn.co or Rita Thakuri, Network Coordinator, at rita@adrrn.co by 31st March 2025.
Note: Not informing us about your intention to apply within this timeline will in no way impact your eligibility. This is for administrative purposes only.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
STAGE 1: Eligibility screening by ADRRN Secretariat
STAGE 2: Technical review by independent expert panel
STAGE 3: Final selection by ADRRN Executive Committee
STAGE 4: Notification to awardees and initiating of due diligence process
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Activity Tracking
Financial Reporting (Quarterly)
Narrative report to include documenting of learning (mid-term and final)
CONTACT
For questions either contact: Frances Hill, Business Development Manager, ADRRN: frances@adrrn.co or Rita Thakuri, Network Coordinator at rita@adrrn.co
NOTES
*All amounts in USD
*Exchange rate gains/losses to be managed within the project budget
*We strongly advise reading through the FAQs before filling out the application form. Read here.