Deadline: 6-Nov-20
The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) implemented by UNDP opens a special call for proposals aimed at introduction of green energy solutions and energy-efficiency to address social needs of communities in stress.
Additional challenge for these communities is the approaching winter season, that will increase the burden of satisfying energy needs and associated utility costs in communities across Armenia. Heating, hot water supply, adequate sanitation, and improved hygiene will be vital during coming (cold) months for socially vulnerable population living in different communities with limited capacities to utilize green energy sources. This will result in increased energy expenses/bills of the vulnerable communities as well as growing firewood demand which tends to negatively impact especially forest adjacent communities.
This call for proposals aims at supporting activities of NGOs and CBOs to mitigate the increasing energy demand through introduction of low-carbon technological solutions for enhanced energy resilience of communities with high level of vulnerability throughout Armenia.
It is expected that community public buildings, including schools, kindergartens, dormitories etc., will be the major focus of the project, aiming for long-term impact. This will greatly contribute to increased socio-economic benefits, reduction of firewood use, improved living conditions and awareness raising on application of renewable and energy-efficient technologies.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount for a strategic grant project should not exceed the limit of US$ 150,000.
- The duration of each grant project shall not exceed 12 months, given the nature of projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals should be bold, innovative, and transformative, and have the potential for replication and scaling up;
- Projects should introduce impactful and innovative low-carbon energy solutions to be further elevated beyond local level;
- Projects should consider communities where public buildings are extensively used throughout the year, as well as focus on communities with a large number of women-headed households;
- Projects should create greater impact and closer links between local efforts and global environmental benefits (GEBs) by supporting more extensive geographical coverage;
- Make effective use of the built up capacity of local communities for replication of successful technologies and approaches;
- Successful projects should consider strong social inclusion elements, including gender equality and women’s empowerment and persons with disabilities;
- Proponents are encouraged to leverage additional resources and partnerships with larger networks (including co-financing with international foundations, NGOs and the private sector);
- The project selection process and further implementation remains in line with established SGP standards and procedures. The selected grantee-NGO shall consult on the final list of beneficiary communities with the Small Grants Programme. The call is open to the national NGOs operating in Armenia.
For more information, visit http://www.sgp.am/en/News/69