Deadline: 16 November 2016
Applicants are invited for GEF Small grants program that aims to address the key environmental problems, the proposed approach and the target community (ies) involved.
Sustainability is a critical aspect in all the GEF SGP funded projects. The proposal should outline the steps to be taken before, during, and at project completion to ensure that once all the SGP funds have been disbursed, the project impact will continue for many years thereafter.
The funds provided by SGP are primarily seed funds, designed to give the project a significant start. However, project proponents should envision the project three or even five years after SGP funds have been utilized, and consider the factors that could contribute to the success and continued impact of their project, and address them accordingly.
Funding Information
GEF SGP grant requests should not exceed fifty thousand United States Dollars (US$50,000) per project, and per Operational Phase.
Thematic/Focal Areas
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Land Degradation and Sustainable Forest Management
- International Waters
- Chemicals (POPs)
- Capacity development
Proposal Requirement
The proposal should demonstrate that the proposing organization has the experience, capacity, and commitment to successfully implement the proposed project, or, is prepared to work with SGP to build its capacity to undertake the project. It includes:
- Nature of the proposing organization – is it an informal group of interested parties, a community-based organization (CBO), national or sub-national NGO, research or training institution
- Purpose and core activities of the proposing organization/group
- Organizational approach for project implementation, i.e. how does the organization or group intend to deliver the project?
- Length of existence and project management experience if any
- Organizational structure, governance and administrative framework: provide the number of paid staff members if it is a well constituted organization
- If relevant, state membership and affiliation to associations or umbrella groupings
- Provide an indication of the legal status. If none, provide an elaboration of its nature of e
- Target population group (indicate relevant community groups, women, indigenous peoples, youth, etc.)
- If the organization has been in existence before, the proponents should explicitly describe previous experience relevant to the proposed project including, as relevant: projects addressing problems of biodiversity loss; climate change mitigation and/or climate-proofing; land degradation/sustainable forest management; pollution of international waters; chemicals management; OR experience with projects that focus on environment and natural resources management and sustainable development at community level.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the application forms via given website.
For more information, please visit GEF Small Grants Program.