UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme 2026

📖 About

The UNDP Small Grants Programme empowers local communities to take direct action on environmental challenges, promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. By combining community knowledge, technical capacity, and co-financing, the programme ensures long-term benefits for both people and the environment.

🎁 Benefits

• Maximum grant amount: USD 75,000
• Co-financing requirement: Equal to the requested grant amount, in cash or in-kind
• Funds are intended to support innovative and inclusive environmental initiatives

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Organizations:

• Grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Civil society organizations (CSOs)
• Legally recognized institutions
• University research institutions proposing relevant R&D projects

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold an account with a top-tier bank
• Must be established in or able to operate within the project area
• Must demonstrate sufficient technical and managerial capacity
• Organizations that failed to submit previous reports under OP7 are not eligible

📝 Application Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Confirm Eligibility

   • Ensure your organization meets all technical, legal, and financial requirements.

2. Design Your Project

   • Focus on community-led solutions with measurable impact.
   • Clearly describe expected environmental and socio-economic benefits.

3. Develop Co-Financing Plan

   • Match the requested grant amount with cash or in-kind contributions.

4. Prepare Application Materials

   • Include organizational documents, project description, budget, and co-financing plan.
   • Add letters of partnership if applying as a consortium.

5. Submit Online

   • Follow the UNDP portal submission instructions carefully.
   • Ensure all required documents are attached.

📅 Application Deadline

09 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme here.
• Apply via the official portal here.

• Maximum grant amount: USD 75,000
• Co-financing requirement: Equal to the requested grant amount, in cash or in-kind
• Funds are intended to support innovative and inclusive environmental initiatives