CARE COLLECTIVE FUND

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A global impact grant by GOT BAG supporting grassroots initiatives, social enterprises, activists, and research projects focused on ocean health and climate action with a fixed grant of €10,000 (~₹10.91 lakh).

Funding amount: ₹10.9 Lakhs – ₹10.9 Lakhs
Funding type: Grant
Provider: GOT BAG
Application deadline: — 5 Jul 2026
Location: International

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Who can apply?

We want to support a diverse range of partners, including: NGOs and foundations, Grassroots initiatives and activists, (Academic) research projects, Social enterprises, impact start-ups, sustainable enterprises with a proven impact project. Not eligible: Conventional businesses, Individuals without a track record in activism, Projects that are purely greenwashing.

What type of projects do you fund?

We want to support organisations and activists whose work aligns with our strategic pillars: Plastic Life Cycle, Maritime Ecosystem, Community of Care & Climate Resilience. We fund social initiatives with a specific project that fits the duration of max. 12 months.

How do you select?

We use a points-based system, where each application can receive up to 62 points. Assessments are carried out by an internal jury, striving to remain objective and unbiased, while staying aligned with our core values.

What are the selection criteria?

We want to support strategic partnerships within at least one of our systemic pillars (Plastic Life Cycle, Maritime Ecosystem, Community of Care & Climate Resilience). Evaluation criteria include: Global or local relevance, measurable impact, alignment with our values, scalability and longevity beyond the project duration, and a realistic budget assessment. Geographic considerations give preference to locally led initiatives, particularly in the Global South and high-leakage regions like Southeast Asia and coastal Africa.

What does the support look like?

The approved applicant will receive a grant of €10,000, disbursed in August 2026. A kick-off call will be scheduled in July. The project period can last up to 12 months, with impact reporting expected (progress report December 2026, final report by end of project or July 2027 latest).

Do you only fund projects in the Global South?

We follow a dual approach, believing in Climate Justice and supporting vulnerable coastal communities in the Global South. At the same time, we fund advocacy, research, and innovation in the Global North. There is no hard geographic restriction; worldwide applications are accepted, with a preference (not requirement) for Global South / high-leakage regions.

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