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GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program
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Location:Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Oceania, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: International Union for Conservation of Nature (HQ)
Description
IUCN & GEF Location: Eligible recipient countries listed* Grant Size: Up to USD $300,000 for up to 24 months Eligibility: Applicant’s must be a CSO with legal status and a bank account in the organisation's name Status: Open Closing Date: Tue 15 Sep,
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open
Location:
Africa, Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam
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NPO
Status:
open
Location:
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain
grant Background
About the Funding Agency
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was founded on the eve of the Rio Earth Summit 30 years ago to address our planet's most critical environmental issues. The GEF is the world's largest multilateral trust fund dedicated to assisting developing countries to invest in nature and it promotes the implementation of major international environmental treaties.
The GEF awards funding for initiatives involving biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, persistent organic pollutants, mercury, sustainable forest management, food security and sustainable cities. Thus far, the GEF has supported over 25,000 civil society and community initiatives in 135 countries through its Small Grants Program.
About the Sectors
Community Development & NGOs
Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.
Key areas:
- Community development and social inclusion initiatives
- Civil society and NGO programmes
- Civic engagement and citizen participation
Energy
Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.
Key areas:
- Renewable and non-renewable energy production
- Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
- Power generation and energy supply solutions
Locations
Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s infrastructure base remains severely underdeveloped after decades of conflict, with major gaps in transport, electricity generation and water systems. Connectivity projects linking Central and South Asia have been viewed as potential drivers of trade and economic stabilisation. However, limited fiscal space, sanctions-related financial isolation and weak institutional capacity significantly constrain infrastructure financing and private investment. Sustainable development will depend on improved governance frameworks, regional cooperation and gradual restoration of investor confidence.
Nr. of tenders: 27646
Nr. of grants: 3259
Nr. of donors: 487
Nr. of jobs: 50
Nr. of tenders: 27646
Nr. of grants: 3259
Nr. of donors: 487
Nr. of jobs: 50
Armenia
Armenia has prioritised transport corridor upgrades, renewable energy expansion and digital infrastructure to enhance regional integration and competitiveness. Investments aim to strengthen Armenia’s role as a transit and services economy between Europe and Asia. The government has implemented regulatory reforms and sought foreign direct investment to modernise logistics and energy systems. Continued institutional strengthening and diversification beyond remittances and mining remain central to long-term resilience.
Nr. of tenders: 10660
Nr. of grants: 2946
Nr. of donors: 527
Nr. of jobs: 58
Nr. of tenders: 10660
Nr. of grants: 2946
Nr. of donors: 527
Nr. of jobs: 58
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