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The IUCN Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme 2025 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Opportunity Details
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) has announced an opportunity for community-based organisations and local initiatives to apply for funding aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and community resilience.
Community and Environmental Benefits
Empowers Local Communities: Supports grassroots organizations to lead sustainable development initiatives.
Improves Food Security: Promotes diverse, nutritious diets through agroecological farming and school/community gardens.
Enhances Climate Resilience: Encourages climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy use, and water conservation.
Restores Land and Ecosystems: Funds projects focused on land restoration, agroforestry, and sustainable wild plant harvesting.
Boosts Livestock Productivity: Supports fodder cultivation and para-veterinary services to improve animal health and farmer livelihoods.
Financial and Capacity Building Benefits
Access to Funding: Grants of US$25,000–US$35,000 (R440,000–R618,000) for 12-month projects.
Capacity Development: Offers training and support for women, youth, and smallholder farmers in sustainable practices.
Innovation Support: Encourages youth-led innovations in soil and water management technologies.
Strategic Impact
Strengthens Local Economies: Builds resilience and sustainability in agricultural value chains.
Promotes Gender Inclusion: Prioritizes women’s participation in food production and decision-making.
Supports Public Health: Improves animal health through disease surveillance and basic veterinary services.
Type of Applicant: Must be a community-based organization or local initiative.
Project Focus: Proposals must align with one or more of the following priority areas:
Food security and nutrition
Climate-resilient agriculture and agroecology
Sustainable land management and restoration
Fodder production for livestock
Para-veterinary services and animal health
Apply for IUCN Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme
