Up to AUD 350,000 for Climate Solutions in Southeast Asia – ACS Design Grant

The Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant, run by Convergence and supported by the Australian Government, is funding innovative blended finance solutions that can mobilise private investment into climate-resilient agriculture and nature-based solutions across Southeast Asia.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to AUD 200,000 for feasibility study grants

• Up to AUD 350,000 for proof-of-concept grants

• Funding to design and structure new blended finance vehicles

• Support for legal and financial structuring

• Market research and investment pipeline development

• Fundraising and investor engagement

• Piloting new financing approaches

• Development of governance and impact measurement frameworks

• Additional accelerator support, technical guidance and access to Convergence's investor network

• Funding focused on climate-resilient agriculture, food security and nature-based solutions.

Who can apply?

• Asset owners and asset managers

• Financial and advisory firms

• Foundations

• Nonprofit organisations

• Private enterprises

• Consortia and partnerships

• Applicants do not have to be based in Southeast Asia

• The lead organisation must provide proof of incorporation and financial statements for the previous financial year

• Projects must benefit Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and/or Vietnam

• Proposed solutions must use a blended finance structure capable of mobilising private investment at scale.

Eligible areas include sustainable and regenerative agriculture, aquaculture, agri-tech, agricultural finance and insurance, sustainable forestry, biodiversity, carbon and natural-capital finance, ecosystem restoration, coastal protection and other nature-based climate solutions.

Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 9:00am SGT (28 September at 9:00pm ET).