Grants
Apply for a Grant
NETFUND provides grants to organisations and communities undertaking environmental management projects across Kenya.
NETFUND Grant Programmes
We provide grants, technical assistance, and capacity support to NGOs, CBOs, county governments, private sector, and research institutions working on environmental projects in Kenya.
Community Environmental Grants
Small grants for community-based organisations (CBOs) and self-help groups undertaking tree planting, wetland restoration, waste management, or clean energy projects at the local level.
NGO Environmental Programme Grants
Medium-scale grants for registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) implementing structured environmental programmes with demonstrated capacity, governance, and accountability systems in place.
Green Enterprise Development Grants
Grants to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative green products, services, or business models that contribute to environmental management and create sustainable livelihoods.
Environmental Research & Innovation Grants
Grants for universities, research institutions, and think-tanks undertaking applied environmental research that generates actionable knowledge for policy and programme development in Kenya.
County Government Environmental Partnerships
Collaborative grants and co-financing arrangements with county governments for large-scale environmental projects aligned with County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and Kenya's NDC commitments.
International Climate Finance Facilitation
NETFUND serves as an accredited entity and facilitates access to international climate funds including GEF, Green Climate Fund, and bilateral climate finance for qualified Kenyan organisations.
Grant Application Process
Download Application Guidelines
Download and carefully read the Grant Application Guidelines to understand eligibility criteria, required documents, and evaluation criteria.
Complete the Application Form
Complete the NETFUND Grant Application Form, including project budget, logical framework, and organisational documents.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed application by email to grants@netfund.go.ke or deliver physically to NETFUND offices by the stated deadline.
Review & Due Diligence
NETFUND's technical team reviews your application. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for further engagement or site visits.