Deadline: September 6, 2026.

To support these efforts, the World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Adaptation Fund, launched the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA). Through its third edition in Latin America and the Caribbean region, WFP implemented AFCIA aims to identify, support and scale innovative solutions from across the region, or those with strong potential for implementation there, that strengthen resilience, improve food security and help vulnerable communities adapt.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Your organization must be an established legal entity (for-profit, not-for-profit, social business, NGO, INGO). 
• Your organization should have a presence in one of the three countries of implementation (Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Peru). This could take the form of a country office or other permanent presence, subsidiary, long-term operations or partnerships in the country.
• Your innovation addresses at least one of the above-mentioned priority areas related to pressing challenges faced in the climate adaptation space of the country of implementation. 
• Your innovation must be at least in the seed stage. Solutions that are still at the idea, research or early pre-seed stage are not eligible.
• Your innovation should have a clear pathway to scale, adequate resources and a proposed plan to implement during the nine-month Sprint with the available funding. 
• Applicants are expected to have strong intentions to collaborate with relevant humanitarian stakeholders, build relationships with the country offices, and connect with the innovation ecosystems.

BENEFITS

1. This partnership between the WFP Innovation Accelerator and the Adaptation Fund through
   Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator aims to enhance climate adaptation with gender
   equity, foster inclusive economic opportunities, engage youth and increase community resilience. By
   supporting groundbreaking climate innovations, the programme will boost local, regional and global
   collaborations, expand the knowledge base for climate adaptation and deliver sustainable solutions
   for vulnerable populations, contributing to a more resilient future for communities worldwide.
2. They will review and select 10 to 12 successful applications in November 2026, inviting those selected to their innovation bootcamp in January 2027. The bootcamp teams will then have the opportunity to apply for the sprint programme, where they will receive funding. While they appreciate all applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATION

To submit your application, please fill out the application form by 6 September 20265, 11:59 pm (UTC). Please note that only English submissions will be accepted.

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