Deadline: 08-Aug-2025
The UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for climate policy and governance and clean energy projects in South Africa.
Aims
- This Call for Proposals aims to support activities which are strategically aligned to national priorities on climate change mitigation and key policy areas identified through consultations with government counterparts and key stakeholders.
What are they looking for?
- Through consultation with the Government of South Africa and other stakeholders, UK PACT has identified key opportunities in the Climate Policy and Governance, and Clean Energy sectors. They are looking to award grant funding for projects aimed at providing technical assistance and capacity-building to support a just transition.
- As part of this Call for Proposals, a combination of targeted and broad areas of support have been identified:
- 2 projects with targeted terms of reference: To be eligible for funding, proposals must respond fully to the terms of reference for the specific project/s being applied for, delivering the specific activities and outputs at a minimum. Only one grant will be awarded per project.
- Project 1: Supporting the AIDC-EC and the Eastern Cape Provincial Government in the development of the Eastern Cape Climate Change Response Strategy
- Project 2: Supporting the Western Cape Government in the development of the Western Cape Integrated Resource Plan
- 2 thematic areas with broad terms of reference: Applicants may design innovative projects and propose activities and outputs which address the defined Government counterpart objectives and UK PACT Programme outcomes. More than one grant may be awarded per theme.
- Thematic area 1: Enabling implementation of the Climate Change Act at subnational level
- Thematic area 2: Advancing a Just and Clean Energy Transition through local action
- 2 projects with targeted terms of reference: To be eligible for funding, proposals must respond fully to the terms of reference for the specific project/s being applied for, delivering the specific activities and outputs at a minimum. Only one grant will be awarded per project.
Eligibility Criteria
- They invite all organisations with relevant experience in delivering technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the climate policy and governance and clean energy sectors 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
Ineligibility Criteria
- Government agencies and Government departments are not eligible to receive UK PACT funding, whether as a lead organisation or partner in a consortium. This includes state-owned enterprises. However, as part of this call for proposals National and Provincial Government Enterprises may form part of consortia as downstream partners, but may not apply as the lead implementing partner.
For more information, visit UK PACT.