Published on 23 September 2025

Submitting an application to the Adapt+ funding programme

Here you will find details on how to submit an application for an adaptation project to Adapt+.

Registration and application form for Adapt

Register for the Adapt+ funding programme on CORE. You can submit your application on the CORE platform in spring 2026. The exact dates will be published here.

• CORE link

• Anleitung CORE Adapt+

  PDF613.46 kB30 July 2025

In the meantime, you can download the application form here and prepare your application. You can submit your completed application on the CORE platform in spring 2026. The exact dates will be published here.

• Questionnaire Adaptplus_Multiplikation_DE

  XLSM866.47 kB17 July 2025

Deadlines for submitting applicationsg

The application process consists of two steps:

Step 1: Register (once only):

• You can already register for the Adapt+ funding program. You need to be registered in order to submit an application. You will receive written confirmation of registration by post, including a code required to submit an application.
• NB: You can start working on your application as soon as you have registered, i.e. before receiving written confirmation and the code.

Step 2: Submit an application:

The application can be submitted electronically in spring 2026. The exact dates will be published here.

Step-by-step guide to submitting an application

• Step 1: Register with Adapt+

  The first step is to register online for the Adapt+ funding programme.

  • CORE link

• Step 2: Draw up application

  You do not have to wait to receive the written confirmation by post (see step 3), but can start drawing up your application immediately.

  • AdaptPlus_Förderungswürdige Massnahmen

    PDF3.54 MB15 May 2025

  • Questionnaire Adaptplus_Multiplikation_DE

    XLSM866.47 kB17 July 2025

• Step 3: Receive confirmation by post

  Your registration will be checked. You will receive written confirmation of your registration by post within two weeks, including a code which you will need to submit an application.
  

• Step 4: Submit application

  The application can be submitted electronically in spring 2026. The exact dates will be published here.

  • CORE link

• Step 5: Evaluation and response

  You will receive confirmation of funding or a rejection with reasons given for the decision no later than two months after the application deadline.

Further information

Newsletter on climate change adaptation

We provide regular updates on climate change adaptation and the Adapt+ funding programme. Sign up here for the FOEN newsletter:

Newsletter on climate change adaptation

(available in German, French or Italian)

• Links

  Adaptation to climate change

  Overview of the FOEN's technical information on adaptation to the effects of climate change in Switzerland.

  Federal Council Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change

  Detailed presentation of the national strategy on adaptation to climate change, including objectives and measures.

  Pilot programme 'Adaptation to climate change' (2013 - 2023)

  Programme to promote pilot projects (2013-2023) that implement innovative approaches to adaptation to climate change.

  Climate Change Adaptation Network

  Network of stakeholders for the exchange of knowledge and experience on adaptation to climate change.

  • National Centre for Climate Services (NCCS): Adaptation to climate change

  • BAFU: Anpassung an den Klimawandel – Online-Tool für Gemeinden

  Climate Programme – training and communications

  The Climate Programme Communication provides information and advice to cities and municipalities on climate protection (reduction of greenhouse gases and adaptation to climate change) and supports them in their climate communication.

• Documents

  • Impulse für eine klimaangepasste Schweiz

    Erkenntnisse aus 50 Projekten aus der zweiten Phase des Pilotprogramms Anpassung an den Klimawandel

    PDF16.80 MB12 May 2023

  • Impulse für eine klimaangepasste Schweiz

    Erkenntnisse aus 50 Projekten aus der zweiten Phase des Pilotprogramms Anpassung an den Klimawandel

    PDF18.43 MB17 October 2017