Deadline: 31-May-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is calling on Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) to apply for funding under the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) for the implementation of community-based projects addressing plastic pollution through recycling.
The grant is aimed at strengthening ongoing activities therefore communities are expected to demonstrate co-financing.
Priorities
Projects that will be prioritized under the SGP include:
- Community-based conservation of threatened ecosystems and species; land and water.
- Sustainable agriculture and fisheries, leading to food security.
- Low-car good energy access co-benefits.
Funding Information
- An amount of $53,242 (E837 112) is available for innovative solutions to addressing the plastic problem in their cities and communities.
- Proposals should not exceed $20,000 (E320 431) and must include a capacity building component.
Priority Activities
- Systems baseline analysis and preparation of baseline report and national action plan
- Development and implementation of community-based zero waste management systems demonstration sites (waste intelligent communities and cities)
- Policy development and implementation
- Awareness raising, public participation and global campaigns
Eligibility Criteria
- Only registered NPOs including non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and non-governmental research institutions that are working with communities are eligible to apply.
- Eligible organizations should also have a track record of not less than two years demonstrating their ability to implement similar projects and show a presence in the area in which the project will be implemented.
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