Deadline: 01-Aug-2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals to strengthen community-based disaster risk management and resilience in Kenya. This initiative is part of the Low Value Grants Programme, aimed at supporting post-flood recovery and long-term resilience in flood-affected counties across the country.
The programme’s main objective is to empower local communities to lead recovery efforts, restore livelihoods, rebuild essential services, and reduce disaster risks in alignment with the Kenya Floods Recovery Needs Assessment (KF-RNA) 2024. It focuses on supporting agriculture, livestock, and informal trade, particularly for vulnerable groups including women, youth, and persons with disabilities. It also prioritizes the rehabilitation of flood-damaged infrastructure like schools, health facilities, water systems, and sanitation services.
Another key area is strengthening disaster preparedness through training, local early warning systems, and inclusive community-led risk reduction mechanisms. Promoting gender-inclusive recovery efforts and the involvement of marginalized populations is a major focus throughout the program.
Four thematic areas guide the funding: community preparedness, restoration of critical infrastructure, economic and livelihood recovery, and risk-informed housing and settlements. Actions supported under these themes include rebuilding flood-resistant housing, climate-smart farming, microgrants for small businesses, and local innovations for disaster response.
Grants of up to USD 45,000 are available for projects, which must be completed by 30 April 2026. Eligible applicants include legally registered civil society organizations, grassroots groups, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, and community-based organizations with experience in disaster resilience work in Kenya.
Organizations must also demonstrate project management capacity, transparency, and the ability to collaborate with county governments and local actors to ensure sustainability. The targeted counties include 28 of the most flood-affected regions such as Garissa, Kisumu, Kitui, Mandera, and Nairobi.
For more information, visit UNDP.