Community-Led Conservation under ICCA-GSI Phase II (2026)

Description

1) Objective

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (GEF SGP) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme is inviting proposals under the Global Support Initiative to territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (ICCA-GSI) phase 2 programme. Accordingly, UNDP Ghana announces the 2026 two-in-one “Call for Proposals” to award grants to a maximum of US$50,000 to Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and Community-Based Groups for the most innovative initiatives in the following GEF Strategic Initiative Areas:

• Community-based conservation of threatened ecosystems and species
• Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and food security
• Low-carbon energy access co-benefits
• Local to global coalitions for chemicals and waste management
• Catalyzing sustainable urban solutions through CSO-Government-Private Sector Policy and Planning Dialogue Platforms

2) Eligibility

The call is opened to local non-governmental or non-profit organizations operating in Ghana with valid Registrar General’s Department and Social Welfare certificates; or Community Groups/ Community-Based Organizations, and/or Social Enterprise Organizations recognized by the relevant District Assemblies and Environmental Protection Authority of Ghana. For more details on the eligibility, kindly refer to the Call for Proposal.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Ghana.

4) Budget

The budget size is a max. of $50,000.

5) Application

Interested organizations are expected to submit their proposals using the respective Proposal Template within the advertisement period, Friday 16 September 2026 until Friday 3 October 2026 (5pm). Applications should be submitted electronically to helpdesk.gh@undp.org and successful applicants would be notified after review and selection.