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Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program

CIFF

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-13

About This Grant

One of the largest climate funders globally at $400M/year, supporting clean energy, deforestation, and climate finance.

Grant Summary

Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program is a CIFF grant providing $500K to $20M for nonprofit, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

climate changeclean energydeforestationclimate finance

Eligibility

nonprofituniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

$500K$20M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program from CIFF, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to CIFF before the deadline.
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Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program?

Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program is offered by CIFF and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program provide?

Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program provides between $500K and $20M per award from CIFF. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program deadline?

Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, CIFF, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program?

To apply for Children's Investment Fund Foundation — Climate Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from CIFF.