The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) focuses on several high impact investment themes, including climate-resilient water systems, water management and freshwater ecosystems, forestry, climate-smart agriculture, and restoration of ecosystems to protect the environment.
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) enables private sector investments in projects aimed at climate adaptation and mitigation in developing countries.
DFCD works through three facilities, including a dedicated Water Facility for follow-on investments. The Water Facility will also target investments that have graduated from the project identification and (pre-) feasibility development activities (by the DFCD's Origination Facility) in sectors related to water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as environmental protection. The Water Facility will contribute to the development, construction and operational phases of projects within these sectors. To achieve this the Water Facility will provide development grants, equity for construction and operational debt. It will utilize the proven fund structure of Climate Investor One and will target a €50 million Development Fund, a €500 million Construction Equity Fund and a €500 million Refinancing Fund, known as Climate Investor Two. The Water Facility will also source opportunities from Climate Fund Managers’ external networks and will provide post-construction phase community development and Technical Assistance.
The DFCD accepts applications on a rolling basis.
