Blue Catalyst Fund

Finance Earth has partnered with Fair Carbon to launch the Blue Catalyst Fund, a catalytic funding and technical assistance programme developed to unlock sustainable finance for impactful mangrove carbon projects. 

Applications are now open for the Blue Catalyst Fund’s second cohort. We are inviting mangrove restoration and conservation projects at both pre-feasibility and post-feasibility stages to apply for support to progress towards investment and implementation.

  • To learn more and check the eligibility criteria, please view the information pack.
  • To apply, please first complete a short eligibility questionnaire here.
  • Applications close on 1 October 2026 at 19:00 BST (20:00 CEST).

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    The Blue Catalyst Fund is designed to bridge the funding and expertise gaps between blue carbon project inception and investment, with a 12 – 24-month comprehensive co-development programme. In collaboration with a collective of technical advisory partners, Finance Earth and Fair Carbon will provide structured capacity building, expert guidance, and milestone-based funding support to fast-track high-integrity blue carbon projects towards investment.

    The Blue Catalyst Fund recently launched its first cohort, supporting mangrove conservation and restoration projects in The Gambia and Guinea. The programme operates as a not-for-profit facility, with funds collected from successful projects being reinvested to support future cohorts.

    If you would like to discuss the programme, register your interest as a funder, or learn about future opportunities, please get in touch.

    For more information on the programme, please visit: https://www.faircarbon.org/blue-catalyst-fund