Call for Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) 2024 in Kenya

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) implemented by UNDP, awards grants on a competitive basis for initiatives implemented by civil society organizations, to enable them to implement environmental projects while at the same time supporting poverty reduction and local empowerment objectives. Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) is awarding grants of up to $50,000 for community-driven projects focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and capacity development

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP)
• Aim and Benefits of GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP)
• Requirements for GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations

The English language component of the Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was established in 1997. It takes place at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland and lasts for 4 weeks, usually coinciding with the annual meeting of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). The objective of this training programme is to enhance the knowledge of indigenous peoples on existing international human rights instruments and mechanisms, so they can use them to more effectively advocate for the rights of their communities ...... continue reading

GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP)

Aim and Benefits of GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP)

Furthermore, the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) is awarding grants of up to $50,000 for community-driven projects focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and capacity development

Requirements for GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Qualification

Additionally, interested applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A non-profit, civil society organization, locally registered in Kenya with at least 18 months of experience in environmental conservation, natural resource management, and/or sustainable development. 
• A civil society organization that is not registered, may apply through their trusted partner.
• Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project, i.e., not acting as an intermediary.
• Have a bank account.
• Women and youth-led organizations, especially Indigenous, are strongly encouraged to
• apply.
• Indicate linkages with county-integrated development plans.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit United Nations website.