Nigeria-UK PACT Call for Proposals: Climate Policy and Governance

For full details, please consult the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Applicant Handbook linked below.

How much should each project cost? 

Up to £500,000 per financial year, per project (i.e., the budget ceiling for two years would be £1,000,000). Higher budget projects may be considered on an exceptional basis depending on proposed activities and value for money against expected outcomes.

What type of activities are we looking to fund?

• Enhancing Nigeria’s Capacity in Global Climate Negotiations: Strengthening Nigeria’s effectiveness and influence in international climate governance by developing a robust, institutionalised process for capacity building, equipping negotiation teams with the technical, diplomatic, and strategic expertise needed to advocate more effectively for national priorities, mobilize climate finance, and advance equitable and sustainable climate solutions to support low-carbon technology transfer aligned with Nigeria’s developmental goals. 

• Building Robust Climate Data and MRV Systems: Establishing a comprehensive and harmonised Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system to enhance Nigeria’s ability to effectively collect, manage, and report verified climate-related data across key sectors.  

• Enhancing Private Sector Capacity for Climate Action: Empower Nigeria’s private sector to play a transformative role in the country’s climate agenda. 

Each of these projects has specific expected outputs and interventions. Nigeria-UK PACT welcomes creativity, expansion and additional suggestions from the market that cover the stated interventions as a minimum. Applicants may submit proposals for more than one project, noting that each project is distinct, and that each proposal should address only one project. Each proposal will be assessed independently. 

Projects will be selected through a one-stage open and competitive call. 

How long can each project be? 

Project durations differ and guidelines are provided within each project’s detailed terms of reference. Typically, projects will run for 12-22 months. All projects are assumed to have a start date in June 2025.

Can a consortium apply? 

Yes, we welcome applications from consortia. As of 2024, organisations registered as for-profit organisations are eligible to be the lead Implementing Partner of a proposal/consortium, however, projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis. We encourage consortia to have at least one local partner.

What type of organisations can apply? 

We invite all organisations with relevant experience in delivering technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the climate policy and governance sector to register. This could be think-tanks, consultancies, academic institutions, community organisations, NGOs, professional associations, or any similar organisations that have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver an eligible project.  

 Proposals led by private sector entities are now welcomed for UK PACT (a change from 2023), however, conditions apply.  

Government agencies and Government departments are not eligible to receive UK PACT funding.  

 In our commitment to the localisation of delivery, additional consideration will be given to consortia which include local organisations, women-owned entities, youth-owned entities, and entities owned by people with disabilities. 

What type of costs are eligible?

All projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis. Eligible costs will include:

• Consultancy and/or staff time required to deliver activities.
• Reasonable travel and subsistence costs.
• Other costs directly related to activities and outputs (workshops, seminars, production of reports, translation etc.).

We cannot award funding for infrastructure, hardware, or for tangible assets.

For further details, please refer to the UK PACT Applicant Handbook and Budget Template which reflect FCDO grant management rules applicable to this programme.

Please refer to the correct heading below to find the details and application link of the project you are interested in applying for.

This section clarifies how to apply for Project 1: Enhancing Nigeria’s Capacity in Global Climate Negotiations. 

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.

To start your application process, fill in the templates below and then submit the form linked. After submitting the form, you will receive an email containing a link to upload your application pack. The following documents form your application pack and must be downloaded, completed in English, and submitted via the link sent to your email, after submitting the form below.

• Project proposal template
• Budget and workplan template
• Project Theory of Change form
• Project risk and issue register

All the guidance you will need to make an application can be found here:

• Terms of Reference
• Applicant handbook
• UK PACT's GEDSI Guidance
• Risk management guide for applicants

This section clarifies how to apply for Project 2: Building Robust Climate Data and MRV Systems 

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.

To start your application process, fill in the templates below and then submit the form linked. After submitting the form, you will receive an email containing a link to upload your application pack. The following documents form your application pack and must be downloaded, completed in English, and submitted via the link sent to your email, after submitting the form below.

• Project proposal template
• Budget and workplan template
• Project Theory of Change form
• Project risk and issue register

All the guidance you will need to make an application can be found here:

• Terms of Reference
• Applicant handbook
• UK PACT's GEDSI Guidance
• Risk management guide for applicants

This section clarifies how to apply for Project 3: Enhancing Private Sector Capacity for Climate Action 

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.

To start your application process, fill in the templates below and then submit the form linked. After submitting the form, you will receive an email containing a link to upload your application pack. The following documents form your application pack and must be downloaded, completed in English, and submitted via the link sent to your email, after submitting the form below.

• Project proposal template
• Budget and workplan template
• Project Theory of Change form
• Project risk and issue register

All the guidance you will need to make an application can be found here:

• Terms of Reference
• Applicant handbook
• UK PACT's GEDSI Guidance
• Risk management guide for applicants

The market engagement event for this call was held on 4 February 2025.

You can watch the recording here and download the presentation slides here.

Answers to consolidated clarification questions submitted to nigeria@ukpact.co.uk will be available below. This document will be updated on 13 and 27 March 2025. 

• MEE Q&A document – updated on 31 March 2025