Call for Proposals: Support Climate Loss and Damage Assessment (Kenya)

Deadline: 09-Mar-2026

The Santiago Network Secretariat is offering grants of up to USD 700,000 to support Kenya in strengthening capacities to assess and manage climate-related loss and damage. The initiative focuses on economic and non-economic impact assessments, scenario development to 2035, policy integration, and community engagement. Eligible applicants include NGOs, research institutions, companies, UN entities, and intergovernmental organizations, with technical assistance aimed at informing national policy and building sustainable in-country capacity.

Overview of the Initiative

The Santiago Network Secretariat aims to provide technical assistance that strengthens Kenya’s ability to:

• Assess economic and non-economic climate-related loss and damage across sectors

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of past losses (2015–2025)

• Develop forward-looking loss and damage scenarios up to 2035

• Integrate findings into national policy, planning, and investment strategies

• Empower communities to identify impacts, funding needs, and priority interventions

This initiative aligns with the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage (WIM), focusing on supporting developing countries vulnerable to climate change.

Objectives of the Technical Assistance

The technical assistance under this call is designed to:

• Deliver robust and comprehensive assessments of climate-related loss and damage

• Quantify and document sectoral impacts to inform policy and investment strategies

• Provide actionable data and scenario analyses for future planning

• Support the design of mitigation and adaptation strategies targeting loss and damage

• Strengthen national and sub-national capacities to retain assessment skills in-country

Funding Details

• Maximum Grant Amount: USD 700,000

• Eligible Costs: Activities that support assessment, planning, capacity-building, scenario development, and policy integration

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• International NGOs

• National NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs)

• Academic and research institutions

• Private companies

• United Nations entities

• Intergovernmental organizations

Applicants must demonstrate technical expertise in climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and capacity-building.

Key Focus Areas

The project should address the following priorities:

1. Assessment of Loss and Damage:

   • Economic and non-economic impacts across multiple sectors

   • Comprehensive historical assessment (2015–2025)

2. Scenario Development:

   • Future loss and damage scenarios up to 2035

   • Quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform medium- and long-term planning

3. Policy Integration and Planning:

   • Incorporate loss and damage into national and sub-national strategies

   • Develop guidance for resource allocation, mitigation, and adaptation interventions

4. Capacity Building:

   • Strengthen government and community actors’ ability to conduct assessments

   • Equip local stakeholders with tools, methodologies, and training for ongoing use

5. Community Engagement:

   • Empower communities to communicate impacts

   • Identify priority actions and interventions for reducing vulnerability

Expected Outcomes

Successful technical assistance will:

• Produce a detailed assessment of climate-related losses and damages in Kenya

• Provide actionable data for policy, investment, and adaptation planning

• Build sustainable, in-country expertise for future assessments

• Enable communities and government agencies to make evidence-based decisions

• Inform strategies to avert, minimize, and address climate impacts effectively

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

• Ensure your organization falls under one of the eligible categories (NGO, research institution, UN entity, etc.)

Step 2: Develop Proposal

• Include project objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and sectoral coverage

• Outline capacity-building and community engagement components

• Prepare a detailed budget aligned with proposed activities

Step 3: Submit Application

• Applications must be submitted through the UNOPS-managed Santiago Network call portal

• Ensure all required documents, including technical and financial proposals, are complete

Step 4: Review and Selection

• Proposals will be evaluated based on technical expertise, relevance to Kenya’s priorities, feasibility, and potential impact

• Selected applicants will implement technical assistance activities under the guidance of the Santiago Network Secretariat

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Proposals not aligned with Kenya’s national climate priorities

• Incomplete technical or financial documentation

• Lack of clarity on capacity-building and policy integration components

• Failing to demonstrate experience in climate-related assessments and scenario development

• Omitting plans for community engagement or stakeholder empowerment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the maximum funding available?

Up to USD 700,000 per technical assistance project.

2. Who is eligible to apply?

International NGOs, national NGOs, community-based organizations, academic/research institutions, UN entities, intergovernmental organizations, and companies.

3. What types of activities are supported?

Assessment of economic and non-economic loss and damage, scenario development, policy integration, capacity-building, and community engagement.

4. Does the project need to involve communities?

Yes, community engagement is essential to identify impacts, priorities, and intervention strategies.

5. What is the expected geographical focus?

The Republic of Kenya, covering national and sub-national government and community levels.

6. Who manages this call for proposals?

The call is managed by UNOPS, under the Santiago Network Secretariat co-hosted by UNDRR and UNOPS.

7. How will the project outcomes be used?

To inform national policy, planning, and investment strategies, strengthen in-country capacity, and support evidence-based interventions to address climate-related loss and damage.

Conclusion

This Santiago Network technical assistance initiative provides funding and expertise to strengthen Kenya’s capacity to assess, plan, and manage climate-related loss and damage. By generating comprehensive data, building national expertise, and engaging communities, the project enables informed policy-making and sustainable adaptation strategies. Eligible organizations with relevant technical expertise are encouraged to submit detailed proposals to contribute to Kenya’s climate resilience and development objectives.

For more information, visit UNOPS.