Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) Grant 2026
Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) Grant 2026
Grant Round: Sixth Round
Funding Amount: $75,000
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Decision Announcement: By February 1, 2027
About the Grant
The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) invites applications from eligible researchers and organizations seeking funding to support environmental impact assessments, predictive impact modelling, and stakeholder engagement for proposed climate intervention field tests.
The grant aims to support responsible climate intervention research by helping applicants evaluate potential environmental, economic, social, public health, and safety impacts before and during field testing.
Priority Areas
Proposals must focus on at least one of the following core areas (applications failing to address at least one will be automatically rejected):
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Predictive impact modelling
Engagement with potentially affected stakeholders, including local communities and government agencies
Grant Amount and Budget
Award: $75,000 per selected project.
Covered Expenses: Time devoted by applicants and consultants to environmental impact assessment, predictive modelling, stakeholder engagement, and closely associated project expenses.
Payment Structure: The first third of the grant is paid upfront following the completion of project scoping discussions. Remaining payments follow an agreed schedule based on project milestones.
Application Requirements
There is no standard application form or template. Applicants must submit a concise grant request of no more than 20 single-spaced pages, written in English using a 12-point font.
Proposals must address the following ten areas:
Contact details and biosketches of all project personnel, including positions, the nature of the applying organization, and its website.
A detailed description of the proposed field test, supporting research, technology readiness, proposed location, anticipated technical challenges, and potential environmental, economic, social, public health, and safety impacts.
Required government permits and approvals at all relevant levels.
Previous publications on the feasibility of the technology and its potential for climate-relevant scale-up.
Identification of at least two independent consulting firms that could support impact assessment, modelling, or other relevant project needs.
A proposed budget explaining how the $75,000 grant will be allocated.
Details of all other funding sources supporting the investigation.
Information regarding insurance coverage for the proposed field test.
Confirmation of willingness to publish the field-test results.
Any additional important information about the proposed project.
Note: Supplementary biosketches and relevant scientific publications may be attached separately. Applicants are encouraged to provide links to supporting materials where possible.
Important Conditions & Guidelines
Publication Requirement: Successful applicants must be willing to publish their findings in a peer-reviewed journal or as a report that undergoes external peer review.
Public Acknowledgement: Grantees agree to be identified on the CIEIF website and to acknowledge CIEIF on their own websites.
Future Opportunities: Further annual funding may be possible, and CIEIF may provide occasional advice and consultation to grant recipients.
Strict AI Policy: The use of artificial intelligence in cover letters and applications is strictly prohibited. Applications identified as AI-assisted will be rejected, and applicants may be barred from future funding opportunities. All submissions must be prepared independently.
How to Apply
There is no standard application template. Once your application is ready, contact the Manager of CIEIF to discuss the appropriate submission method.
Contact: Peter T. Jenkins, Manager of CIEIF
Email: info@CIEIF.org
Deadline: December 1, 2026
