ASEAN-UK GTF: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation Call for Proposals

The ASEAN-UK GTF Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation Call for Proposals is now open.
 
The deadline for submitting proposals is 3 July 2025 at 18:00 ICT/ 11:00 UTC.  
 
Answers to consolidated clarification questions submitted to aseangtf@ukpact.co.uk will be available on this webpage below. The deadline for submitting clarification questions is 16 June 2025. Final publication of responses to clarification questions is 26 June 2025. 

What are we looking for? 
To be eligible for funding, each proposal must respond to one of the work packages below: 
Pillar V: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation  
  • Work Package 5.1: Transboundary policy frameworks and platforms for collective action on NbS
  • Work Package 5.2: NbS models and monitoring; Financing for NbS research and development
  • Work Package 5.3: Nature-positive financing and businesses
Application timeline

The steps and indicative dates for each stage of the Call for Proposals in the Nature-based Solutions sector are outlined below:

Timeline CfP Pillar V updated

How to apply

Projects will be selected through a one-stage open and competitive Call for Proposals. Applicants should read the Terms of Reference and Applicant Handbook to understand what is required to submit a strong proposal for this call.
Step by step-2
Start the application process by downloading the application templates below. Fill out all the application pack templates in English and make sure you have completed all the required templates. Next, submit the form via the button below. Please note that filling these forms may take approximately 2 hours. 

After submitting the form, an email will be sent to you containing a link to upload your completed application pack. Once you have uploaded your application pack through the link you received, the process is complete. 
All the guidance you will need to make an application can be found here:

Click here to apply for Pillar 5: Nature-based Solutions

The deadline for submitting proposals is 3 July 2025 at 18:00 ICT/ 11:00 UTC. Submissions will not be considered if the application pack has not been uploaded or if they are received after the deadline.

If you run into any issues with accessing or sharing the relevant templates, please contact aseangtf@ukpact.co.uk before the deadline.

Market engagement event

Click here to watch the recording and view the slides of our market engagement event held on 8 May 2025.

Clarification questions and answers

Answers to consolidated clarification questions submitted to aseangtf@ukpact.co.uk is accessible below. The deadline for submitting clarification questions is 16 June 2025.

 

Eligibility checker

Want to check if your project is eligible before applying? Use the quick check list below. You can find more about eligibility for this call, and for ASEAN-UK GTF funding in general, by reading our Applicant Handbook and Terms of Reference above.

Q. Are you applying as consortium or submit a multiple country office application?

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Is your consortium lead legal registration based in ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste?

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Does your consortium lead and/or member have prior experience of delivering technical assistance with a minimum size of GBP 500,000 in a 12-month duration?

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Is your project aligned with one of the work packages of the call?

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Is the value of your project up to £800,000 per year and up to 15 months in length?

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Is your organisation eligible to apply for ASEAN-UK GTF funding? Note that government agencies including ASEAN Secretariat are not eligible.

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible. Please proceed to the next question.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Q. Are your project activities and costs eligible?
Please note: we cannot award funding for tangible assets and profit is not eligible cost in UK PACT budgets, either as a direct cost or within overheads. 

Yes No

This indicates that your project may be eligible.

Unfortunately, this makes your project ineligible.

Answering yes to all the questions above indicates that your project is eligible to apply for funding. Apply via the link above.

Answering no to any question above indicates that your organisation or project is not eligible for funding at this time. Please re-read our guidance documents carefully to find out how to design a ASEAN-UK GTF project.

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