The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) by the United Nations Development Programme has opened its call for applications. Interested organizations can apply for up to US$ 50,000. The deadline for this application is the 28th of February.
The application process is open for locally registered Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Registration documents need to be provided at the time of submission of a full proposal. Individuals cannot apply.
The GEF Small Grant Programme in Malaysia basically funds projects in the following areas:
In the last years, the focus of the programs has shifted towards a higher emphasis on community involvement and cross-cutting themes. For more detailed information about the strategies and core funding areas, please read the country strategy for Malaysia.
It is possible to apply for a planning grant of up to US$ 2000 and a full project for up to US$ 50,000.
The application for the GEF Small Grant Programme in Malaysia is divided into two steps. Until the 28th of February, applicants need to submit short concept proposals. Only chosen organizations are later invited to submit full proposals.
In the provided form for the concept note, applicants have to give information about the organizational capacity, problem statement, project location and beneficiaries, objectives, activities, expected results and a preliminary budget. The project should run over the course of 18 to 24 months. As supporting documents, you have to submit your registration documents, an organizational chart, and banking information.
When applying for the GEF Small Grant Programme in Malaysia, it is very important to demonstrate that there is true community involvement throughout the entire lifespan of the project. Make sure this point is clearly articulated.
Also, the environmental sustainability of your proposed project should be addressed. Make sure that you also look at risks and assumptions and clearly explain, why your project is beneficial for the environment and will not have any unplanned results.
Clearly connect your project activities to the strategies outlined in the country strategy and identify the GEF focal area that your project relates to. Even if it is obvious to you, draw connections to the overall goals of the GEF wherever possible, to make sure the reader understands how your projects fit in within their strategy.
For more information and the application form, please see this link.
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Eva is based in Germany and has worked for nearly a decade with NGOs on the grassroots level in Nepal in the field of capacity development and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. Before that, she worked in South America and Europe with different organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in geography and her field of research was sustainability and inclusion in development projects.
Good program, is it for Malaysia alone
Hi Kisembo, yes the opportunity is for Malaysia.