Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Please see the ‘Eligibility’ section on the How to Apply page

  • Shakti has launched the ACCLIMATE Challenge Fund to build civil society capacity to work on matters of climate and development.

    ACCLIMATE will provide selected civil society organizations (CSOs) with General Operating Support for a duration of 2 years along with technical assistance and customized mentorship support to strengthen their internal systems and processes.

  • CSOs working on building innovative solutions in any of the 2 practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

    a) Policy Research & Analysis

    b) Strategic Communications

  • The Challenge Fund is seeking applications from all relevant organizations pan India.

  • No. In fact, we strongly encourage all the CSOs with an interest in working across the climate space to apply.

  • The last date to apply for the ACCLIMATE Challenge Fund is 23:59hrs, on 15th December, 2022.

  • Please refer to the ‘Application Timeline’ available on the How to Apply page

  • Applications to the ACCLIMATE Challenge Fund are now closed. We will be announcing the Finalists post evaluation of all applications.