Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution, in collaboration with UNDP, invites civil society organisations in Indonesia to implement innovative solutions addressing plastic waste leakage into rivers and marine ecosystems. Grants of up to USD 300,000 are available for projects that strengthen community engagement, improve riverine waste management, and deliver measurable reductions in plastic pollution. This initiative targets high-impact interventions in Kabupaten Badung and Kota Denpasar with implementation through July 2027.
Overview
The Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution collaborates with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to tackle plastic waste entering rivers and oceans in Indonesia. This initiative seeks civil society organisations (CSOs) capable of implementing sustainable, community-driven, and innovative interventions to reduce plastic pollution at its source.
Focus Areas and Objectives
Key objectives of the programme include:
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River Debris Removal: Efficient collection and removal of plastic waste from selected river sites.
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Integrated Waste Management: End-to-end management of riverine plastic from upstream to downstream.
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Capacity Building: Strengthening local actors’ abilities in collection, processing, and recycling of plastic waste.
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Behavior Change & Awareness: Promoting public education and engagement to prevent mismanaged plastic from reaching rivers.
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Community Mobilization: Involving religious leaders, faith-based organisations, women’s groups, and other community actors.
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Innovation & Accountability: Implementing performance-based modalities with clear, measurable indicators for impact.
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Replication Potential: Ensuring initiatives can be scaled or replicated to other regions facing similar challenges.
Why It Matters
Plastic pollution is a major threat to Indonesia’s biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems. Rivers are primary conduits for plastic entering oceans due to:
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Inadequate waste infrastructure
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Unequal waste collection services
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Persistent informal disposal practices
By addressing these challenges, the programme aims to protect ecosystems, strengthen local waste management capacity, and engage communities in environmental stewardship.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
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Registered civil society organisations (NGOs)
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Think tanks
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Academic or research institutions
Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to implement project activities in collaboration with local actors in Indonesia, particularly at river sites in Kabupaten Badung and Kota Denpasar.
Funding and Duration
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Maximum Funding: USD 300,000 per project
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Disbursement: Linked to milestone achievements and performance indicators
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Implementation Period: Until 31 July 2027
Funding supports interventions that deliver measurable outcomes in riverine plastic waste reduction, community engagement, and sustainable management practices.
How to Apply / How it Works
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Eligibility Verification: Confirm your organisation meets all requirements.
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Proposal Development: Prepare a detailed project plan, including objectives, methodology, and community engagement strategies.
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Budget Planning: Include milestone-linked financial projections aligned with project outcomes.
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Submission: Submit proposals to the UNDP platform before the specified deadline.
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Selection: Applications evaluated based on capacity, innovation, replicability, and potential environmental impact.
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Implementation: Selected partners execute the project, report on milestones, and receive funding disbursements according to performance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Submitting incomplete proposals or missing documentation
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Ignoring community engagement or local partnerships
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Failing to include measurable indicators of impact
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Proposing projects outside the targeted river sites (Kabupaten Badung and Kota Denpasar)
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Overlooking sustainability and replication potential in project design
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the maximum grant available?
Up to USD 300,000 per project.
2. Which organisations are eligible to apply?
Civil society organisations, think tanks, and academic or research institutions capable of implementing riverine plastic reduction projects.
3. Where should projects be implemented?
Target river sites in Kabupaten Badung and Kota Denpasar, Indonesia.
4. How is funding disbursed?
Through milestone-based payments linked to agreed performance indicators.
5. What is the project duration?
Projects must be implemented by 31 July 2027.
6. Can informal or new organisations apply?
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage and implement activities effectively in partnership with local actors.
7. What types of activities are supported?
Activities include plastic collection and removal, recycling initiatives, community engagement, capacity building, and awareness campaigns to reduce plastic leakage into rivers.
Conclusion
The Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution provides CSOs in Indonesia with funding, mentorship, and guidance to implement innovative, sustainable solutions reducing plastic pollution in rivers. By fostering community engagement and measurable interventions, the programme strengthens local capacity, protects biodiversity, and supports long-term environmental sustainability.
For more information, visit UNDP.
