--- title: Could you benefit from a grant of up to £500,000 to implement a Clean Energy or Nature-Based Solutions project? description: Have an innovative natured-based solutions or clean energy project in Sub-Saharan Africa? Apply now to the UK PACT Green Recovery Challenge Fund. image: https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/sub-saharan-africa--800x600.jpg --- [![ukpact-navy-logo](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Core%20Site%20Files%20-%202020/ukpact-navy-logo.svg "ukpact-navy-logo")](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/) # Could you benefit from a grant of up to £500,000 to implement a Clean Energy or Nature-Based Solutions project? 20 Nov 2020 [Back to News Listings](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news) [Apply now for the UK PACT Green Recovery Challenge Fund](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/green-recovery-challenge-fund) We are thrilled to announce that [applications are now open](https://grchallengefund.ukpact.co.uk/) for the Green Recovery Challenge Fund in Sub-Saharan Africa under the following themes: **Clean Energy Transition -** to promote new renewable energy policies, the transition of energy infrastructure and ensure energy security. **Nature-Based Solutions** - to support economic alternatives that limit deforestation, and promote uptake of silvopastoral, agroforestry and regenerative agricultural systems. The fund will deliver grants of up to £500,000 to help ODA-eligible countries accelerate their low-carbon transition by supporting projects that promote a greener, more resilient and inclusive future. What’s next? - Use our [eligibility checker](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/green-recovery-challenge-fund#check-your-eligibility) to see if your project could be funded - The funding window is now open, so please [submit your application now ](https://grchallengefund.ukpact.co.uk/) - Get support on applications with our [guidance notes](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/green-recovery-challenge-fund/guidance) – you can also watch our handy application guidance video there - For additional support, check out our [FAQs](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/grcf/grcf-faqs.pdf?utm_campaign=GRCF%20Market%20Engagement&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=93086717&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pK2wA4NyA1m2DDfoKAiJCKjci2sZTBb1j01cmQ12tdUdfCq1FsZTxhrd74s7x_0ysEC2LnouDl8r8BDFR7hlhjOFIIRUQD2I6d7z1-rLEm6fX8m0&utm_content=93086717&utm_source=hs_email) This is a big opportunity to make a real difference and we wish to thank you for your interest in the programme so far. If you need any additional support, we are always here to help, so please email [grchallengefund@ukpact.co.uk](mailto:grchallengefund@ukpact.co.uk) ## Have an innovative idea for a Nature-based project in Latin America? Apply now for grants of up to £500k with the UK PACT Green Recovery Challenge Fund to make it a reality. ### [Climate action rooted in India's forest communities: ...](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/power-and-taking-part-community-voices-in-tamil-nadu) ###### 8 Jun 2026 [Read](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/power-and-taking-part-community-voices-in-tamil-nadu) ### [Integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social ...](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/integrating-gender-equality-disability-and-social-inclusion-towards-south-africas-development-goals) ###### 13 Mar 2026 [Read](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/integrating-gender-equality-disability-and-social-inclusion-towards-south-africas-development-goals) ### [ UK-Nigeria partnership fuels second wave of clean energy ...](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/uk-nigeria-partnership-fuels-second-wave-of-clean-energy-initiatives) ###### 12 Mar 2026 [Read](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/uk-nigeria-partnership-fuels-second-wave-of-clean-energy-initiatives) ### About UK PACT UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is a unique capacity-building programme. Jointly governed and funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) through the UK's International Climate Finance, it works in partnership with countries with high emissions reduction potential to support them to implement and increase their ambitions for tackling climate change.   [![EXPLORE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7376512/0fae3b18-54a7-43f4-a5b3-e2574bbc1203.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7376512/0fae3b18-54a7-43f4-a5b3-e2574bbc1203) ### Quick Links ** ![ukpact-navy-logo](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Core%20Site%20Files%20-%202020/ukpact-navy-logo.svg "ukpact-navy-logo") © Copyright 2025     [UK PACT Privacy Notice](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/privacy-notice-ukpact)  [Cookie Policy](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/privacy-notice-ukpact-0) [Contact Us](https://7376512-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/contact-us)