The USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA) in support of its Mobilizing Finance for a Resilient Zambia (MFRZA) activity, anticipates releasing a call for concepts through the Zambia Adaptation Finance Window from qualified firms seeking grant capital to launch or scale innovative funds or investment vehicles that will deliver significant outcomes for climate adaptation in Zambia.

Anticipated awards are intended to support and amplify investments in adaptation solutions in Zambia, with a preference for partners based in, led by, and operating primarily in Zambia. Successful applicants will demonstrate that they are launching or scaling a climate fund or investment vehicle that will mobilize capital for adaptation solutions in Zambia. Regional funds with a significant existing or anticipated presence in Zambia will also be eligible. Interested applicants are encouraged to share feedback on the proposed concept and anticipated merit review criteria, indicate interest in this opportunity, or ask questions ahead of the solicitation release.

CFDA anticipates releasing a grant solicitation o/a November 4, 2024 with a 60-day open call period. CFDA anticipates making selections o/a February 2025.  

Interested offerors are encouraged to join the Climate Finance Investment Network (CFIN). Managed by CFDA, the CFIN brings together climate finance stakeholders across a diverse set of sectors and emerging and frontier markets to partner with USAID. The objective of the network is to crowd in private sector climate financing through learning, partnership facilitation, and catalytic grants. CFDA will share all full and open solicitations, amendments, answers to questions, and other updates with contacts registered with the CFIN. There is no cost to join the CFIN and membership does not involve any commitment or obligation. 

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