About Groundd
We are a women-led consulting firm creating practical solutions that strengthen livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.
Our work connects governments, NGOs, and enterprises with the tools they need to design strong programs, secure funding, share impact stories, and grow skilled teams.
We help transform development projects into initiatives that create lasting social and economic impact, in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and South America.
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Projects Supported
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Local People Consulted
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Countries Supported
Practical Solutions for NGOs, Enterprises, and Governments
We help organizations design, fund, and deliver projects that strengthen livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.
Our services include:
From Community Enterprises to Climate Finance
We help governments, NGOs, and enterprises design fundable projects, access conservation finance, and build the compliance and capacity needed to deliver lasting results.
Conservation Enterprise Assessment & Finance
We assess the viability of community-led enterprises using the CERS framework, building investor-ready pipelines for carbon credits, nature-based finance, and outcomes-based mechanisms.
EUDR Compliance & Supply Chain Due Diligence
We guide importers, producers, and local governments through EU Deforestation Regulation compliance, from supply chain screening and geolocation mapping to DDS submission on the TRACES platform.
Program Development & Impact Communications
We design community-led initiatives in conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable trade, and make your results visible through clear reports, impact narratives, and donor-facing storytelling.
Grant Writing & Fundraising
We secure the right resources for your work, from bilateral donors and climate funds to impact investors and philanthropic foundations.
How we work
We combine deep field experience with structured analytical tools to help organizations design, fund, and deliver initiatives that are credible to investors, compliant with regulation, and grounded in community reality.
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Assess & Diagnose
We start by understanding what you have and what is holding it back. Using the CERS framework and sector-specific tools, we assess enterprise viability, supply chain compliance gaps, or program readiness, giving you a clear, evidence-based picture before any strategy is designed.
Design & Structure
We translate findings into actionable pathways. Whether it's structuring an outcomes-based finance mechanism, designing a community conservation enterprise, or building an EUDR compliance roadmap, our solutions are tailored to your context and investable from day one.
Implement & Build Capacity
We work alongside your team and the communities you serve to deliver. From CERS diagnostics and DDS submissions to grant writing and participatory field work, we ensure every output is practical, fundable, and owned by the people it's meant to serve.
Scale & Sustain
We don't stop at delivery. We support you to grow, connecting initiatives to the right donors, carbon markets, and compliance frameworks, and building the local capacity that makes impact last beyond the project cycle.
Participant of the United Nations Global Compact
As part of our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices, Groundd has embedded the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact into strategies and operations, and committed to respecting human and labour rights, safeguarding the environment, and working against corruption in all its forms.
