The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is calling on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) focused on agriculture and food security to submit proposals for its 2025 Food and Nutrition Challenge.
The initiative aims to support innovative, cross-sectoral projects that address food and nutrition issues in highly polluted communities.
Focus Areas
Proposals should address one or more of the following:
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Strategies to enhance natural cycles and improve nutrient and material flows between rural and urban systems.
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Advancement of agroecological practices that protect soil, support livelihoods, and enhance food security.
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Expansion of sustainable, energy-efficient cold-chain solutions using low- or ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants or alternatives that significantly reduce food loss.
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Solutions for reducing edible food waste or facilitating food redistribution.
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Development of financial systems that track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions with transparency and accountability.
Funding Information
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Estimated Project Cost: Up to $2,000,000
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Project Duration: Maximum of 24 months
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be:
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Non-profit organisations, including NGOs, IGOs, and government entities.
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For-profit organisations are ineligible for direct funding but may participate as collaborators or stakeholders.
Submission Guidelines
Proposals must be:
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Complete and relevant to the challenge’s focus areas
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Submitted within budget and timeline requirements
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Aligned with CCAC’s gender criteria
Deadline: August 6, 2025
Submit proposals by visiting the official website here.
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is inviting NGOs focused on agriculture and food security to submit proposals for its 2025 Food and Nutrition Challenge. This initiative supports innovative and cross-sectoral projects aimed at addressing food and nutrition issues in highly polluted communities.
Proposals should focus on strategies to improve natural cycles, promote agroecological practices, expand sustainable cold-chain solutions, reduce food waste, and develop financial systems for transparent greenhouse gas emission tracking. The projects can cost up to $2 million and span a maximum of 24 months.
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, whereas for-profits can only participate as collaborators. Submissions should align with CCAC's focus areas, budget, timeline, and gender criteria. The deadline for proposal submission is August 6, 2025, with further details available on the CCAC website.
