Key features of the 2026 Call for Projects
The Mitigation Action Facility has opened its Call for Projects 2026, which was launched during COP 30 on 14 November 2025. This year’s Call, with an overall funding volume of EUR 100 million, provides grant-based funding for projects that combine both Technical Assistance (TA) and Financial Cooperation (FC). Each project can apply for up to EUR 25 million.
The 2026 Call focuses on supporting transformational climate mitigation initiatives across the energy, industry, and transport sectors, while also welcoming proposals with cross-sectoral linkages to one of these sectors. The Call for Projects 2026 continues to emphasise the implementation of ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), in the context of NDC 3.0, and introduces key refinements to further drive ambitious action in line with partner countries’ long-term strategies and national climate objectives.
New and updated elements in 2026
- Streamlined project cycle and process
- Introduction of Lighthouse Pilot Projects
- Support for carbon markets through Technical Cooperation (TC)
Guidance for applicants
Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully consult the General Information Document (GID) for the Call for Projects 2026, which provides comprehensive guidance on the timeline, eligibility, and overall assessment process. The GID in other language versions (French, Spanish and Arabic) will be available in early December.
Additional resources to support applicants will be published on Monday, 24 November, 2025, including:
- a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- a pre-recorded Introductory Webinar, and
- a tutorial for navigating the Open Application Platform.
A further webinar sharing lessons learnt from previous Calls will follow in early December.
The deadline for submitting a Project Concept is 25 February 2026 at 15:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Available resources for applicants
Core application documents
General Information Document – Call for Projects 2026 (PDF)
Call for Projects 2026 – Project Concept template (PDF)
Common pitfalls in Project Concept submissions (PDF)
Additional resources
Transformational Change Measurement Framework (TCMF) – Guidance Note (PDF)
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework 2024 (PDF)
Mitigation Action Facility Mitigation Guideline for Project Concept Phase (PDF)
Mitigation Action Facility Financial Mechanisms Report (PDF)
Carbon Market Policy Paper (PDF)
Mitigation Action Facility’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Analysis (PDF)
You are welcome to explore additional resources available on the CfP2026 landing page.
Stay updated and connected!
The Mitigation Action Facility invites interested private and public stakeholders to stay tuned for upcoming updates and resources throughout the application period.
Stay informed through the Mitigation Action Facility’s channels:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky!