Deadline: August 6, 2025
The CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025 is now open for proposals! This global initiative by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) seeks innovative, cross-sectoral solutions that simultaneously address climate and public health challenges by reducing food loss and waste while enhancing food security and nutrition.
This funding call represents a unique opportunity for organizations working at the intersection of environmental sustainability and nutritional well-being to scale their impact.
About the CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025
The CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025 focuses on supporting projects that reduce super pollutants like methane and black carbon through interventions in food systems. The ultimate goal is to lower emissions by addressing food loss and waste while also reducing malnutrition globally.
CCAC emphasizes integrated, collaborative action and is looking for proposals that combine scientific innovation, cross-sectoral cooperation, and scalable interventions that can be implemented in low- and middle-income countries.
Objectives of the Challenge
Proposals submitted under this call should:
- Propose scalable solutions to reduce food loss and waste
- Target reduction of super pollutants such as methane and black carbon
- Improve nutrition and food security
- Demonstrate strong cross-sectoral collaboration (NGOs, governments, private sector, academia)
Successful projects will show how reducing waste in food systems directly contributes to improved environmental outcomes and better health for communities.
Funding and Eligibility
- Funding Size: Up to USD $2 million per project
- Eligible Applicants:
- Non-profit organizations
- Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs)
- Government agencies
- Ineligible: For-profit companies
Proposals from consortia involving multiple partners are strongly encouraged, especially those combining public, private, and research sector actors.
Geographical Focus
This is a global call, with special attention to projects in:
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Morocco
However, strong proposals from other countries are equally welcome. The key is that the project addresses the dual goals of climate and nutrition impacts in meaningful, measurable ways.
Key Dates
- Call Released: Late June to early July 2025
- Application Deadline: 6 August 2025
Applicants are encouraged to begin the process early to allow for internal reviews, partnership coordination, and budgeting.
Proposal Requirements
Strong proposals should:
- Provide a clear theory of change linking food waste reduction to emissions and nutrition goals
- Highlight existing partnerships and multi-sectoral collaboration
- Present a sound monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework
- Demonstrate scalability and replicability across regions
Applicants must ensure clarity in project design, outputs, and anticipated impacts to meet CCAC expectations.
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Boost your impact, advance climate action, and strengthen nutrition systems globally by applying for the CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025 today!
