Developing nations across Africa and other emerging regions now have an opportunity to access large-scale climate financing through the newly launched Accelerating Resilience Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Economies (ARISE) Programme by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF).
The initiative is designed to help governments move beyond short-term disaster response and build long-term economic resilience against climate shocks, extreme weather events, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Funding Structure and Financial Support
Selected countries and regional blocs can access substantial concessional financing through two funding windows:
- $30 million to $40 million for individual country-led projects
- Up to $50 million for regional or multi-country resilience initiatives
The programme also includes a dedicated Private Sector Set-Aside Window, aimed at attracting private capital and strengthening commercial investment in climate-smart infrastructure projects.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicant countries must:
- Be eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA)
- Maintain an active programme with at least one CIF partner Multilateral Development Bank (MDB)
Eligible MDB partners include:
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- World Bank Group
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Countries may submit applications individually or as regional partnerships.
How To Apply
Government ministries and authorised national agencies are expected to coordinate submissions through their partner MDBs.
Apply Here:
Official ARISE Application Portal
Application Deadline
Expressions of Interest must be submitted on or before June 8, 2026 (Midnight EDT).
As climate risks increasingly threaten economic stability, the CIF ARISE Programme offers developing countries a rare opportunity to secure large-scale financing for resilient infrastructure and sustainable growth.
Disclaimer
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