Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD)

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) provides financial support for projects addressing climate adaptation and mitigation while promoting biodiversity. It funds private entities and financial institutions through grants, loans, and equity investments, with a focus on Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries. The fund supports activities such as feasibility studies, due diligence, environmental and social safeguards, pilot projects, and business model development.

Financial support for project activities, including feasibility studies, due diligence, environmental and social safeguarding checks, pilot projects, and business model development.

Eligible applicants include private companies and financial institutions; organizations with at least €5 million in total assets or annual turnover; projects that require co-investment.

Three facilities handle funding (origination, land use, water); applications accepted on a rolling basis.