Up to $300,000 to Scale Environmental Solutions – GEF SGP CSO Challenge

The GEF Small Grants Programme CSO Challenge, supported by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Global Environment Facility, provides funding to civil society organisations with proven environmental solutions ready to be scaled or replicated.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to $300,000 in direct grant funding

• Funding for projects lasting up to 24 months

• Support to scale or replicate existing, proven environmental solutions

• Community-based management of threatened ecosystems and species

• Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and food security

• Low-carbon energy access

• Chemicals and waste management

• Sustainable urban solutions

• Tailored technical assistance

• Support with results tracking and environmental and social risk management

• Capacity building, knowledge sharing and partnership development

• Support engaging private-sector partners.

Who can apply?

• Civil society organisations (CSOs)

• Organisations with an existing environmental solution that has demonstrated positive results

• Applicants looking to scale, replicate or adapt their proven approach

• Projects must align with at least one of the programme's five strategic environmental areas

• The current funding round covers eligible organisations in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and Oceania

• Projects should deliver environmental benefits alongside positive outcomes for people and communities.

Deadline: 15 September 2026 at 23:59 UTC.