Our Funding Partners
Catalytic’s funding partners play a critical role in enabling the Foundation to fulfill its mission of accelerating innovative finance solutions for sustainable development. Their support provides the concessional resources and technical capacity required to design, incubate, and scale blended finance mechanisms that can attract commercial capital at meaningful scale.
Beyond financial contributions, these partners bring strategic guidance, credibility, and networks that strengthen collaboration with governments, development institutions, and the private sector.
Listed below are the funding partners supporting Catalytic's current initiatives. Further organisations have provided support for previous programs, including the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MAE) and Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies is a leading global philanthropic organization that applies data-driven, results-oriented approaches to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, public health, education, and economic development. Founded by Michael R. Bloomberg, the organization supports initiatives that drive systemic change, mobilize public and private resources, and scale innovative solutions. In the climate sphere, Bloomberg Philanthropies plays a pivotal role in advancing clean energy, sustainable cities, and finance innovation, helping accelerate progress toward global climate and development goals.
Bloomberg Philanthropies is the funding partner of Catalytic Cities.
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Central African Forest Initiative
The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) is a multi-donor partnership established to support the protection and sustainable management of the Congo Basin forests. Bringing together donor governments, Central African partner countries, and implementing organizations, CAFI provides results-based finance to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation while promoting sustainable livelihoods. By aligning funding with national investment frameworks, CAFI strengthens governance, fosters sustainable land use, and contributes to global climate and biodiversity goals.
CAFI is one of the funding partners of Canopy Trust.
Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated climate fund, established under the UNFCCC to support developing countries in responding to climate change. It channels concessional finance for mitigation and adaptation projects, aiming to promote low-emission, climate-resilient development and mobilize additional public and private capital.
The GCF is one of the funding partners of the Technical Assistance of the Subnational Climate Fund.
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Korea International Cooperation Agency
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is the Republic of Korea’s governmental agency for official development assistance. It designs and implements grant-based projects and technical cooperation programs to support sustainable development, reduce poverty, and strengthen partnerships in developing countries.
KOICA is one of the funding partners of the Technical Assistance of the Subnational Climate Fund.
Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative
Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI), established and funded by the Norwegian government, is one of the world’s largest programs dedicated to reducing deforestation and forest degradation in tropical forests. It provides results-based finance and strategic partnerships to support forest countries in strengthening governance, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable land use. Through its global reach, NICFI also advances international climate negotiations and fosters private sector engagement, helping to align financial flows with efforts to conserve critical forest ecosystems.
NICFI is one of the funding partners of Canopy Trust.
UNCDF
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations’ investment agency for the world’s least developed countries. It provides capital, technical assistance, and policy support to unlock public and private finance, with a focus on local development and financial inclusion. By deploying innovative financial instruments and blended finance approaches, UNCDF helps de-risk investments and catalyze sustainable growth in underserved markets, particularly in areas such as climate resilience, digital economies, and municipal finance.
UNCDF is one of the funding partners of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs.