GEF Small Grants Programme - Libya (GEF OP8)

Enriched UN / Multilateral · Found: 2026-03-11 11:10

Launch of GEF 8th Operational Phase in Libya, recruiting for community-driven environmental projects. Grants up to USD 75,000. Deadline March 25, 2026 (upcoming).

Source: https://instagram.com/p/DVJVQoSDEyk

Funding Details

Funder

Global Environment Facility (GEF) / UNDP

Funding Goal

Support community-driven environmental projects in Libya through civil society organizations, focusing on ecosystem conservation, sustainable agriculture, and chemicals/waste management

Funding Amount

Grants up to USD 75,000 per regular project; up to USD 150,000 for strategic projects. Typical grants range USD 25,000-50,000. (25.000 € – 75.000 €)

Deadline

2026-03-25 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Organizations contact the SGP National Coordinator for Libya to receive project application guidelines and forms. With assistance from the National Coordinator, the proponent prepares a brief project concept paper. Proposals are submitted through calls launched by the National Coordinator and reviewed competitively by the National Steering Committee before grant disbursement and implementation monitoring.

Target Region

Libya

Contact

Contact the SGP National Coordinator for Libya (appointed under OP8 launch). Implementation partners: Conservation International, BirdLife International (Mediterranean Basin regional lead).

Official Page

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVJVQoSDEyk/

Last Checked

2026-03-11 21:54

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a registered CBO, NGO, or CSO in Libya
• Organization must demonstrate capacity for transparent financial management

Project Scope

• Project must align with Libya's Country Programme Strategy
• Project must fall under one of three thematic priorities: ecosystem conservation, sustainable agriculture, or chemicals/waste management

Required Documents

• Submit proposal through call launched by the SGP National Coordinator for Libya
• Include risk mitigation strategies in the proposal

Constraints

• Maximum grant amount is USD 75,000 per regular project (USD 150,000 for strategic projects)
• Deadline: March 25, 2026

Summary

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) 8th Operational Phase in Libya provides grants of up to USD 75,000 to community-based organizations (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for local environmental projects. The programme is part of a global initiative operating in 99 countries, with over 30 years of history and more than 28,000 grants awarded worldwide totaling over USD 795 million. The Libya call focuses on three thematic priorities: ecosystem conservation and management (biodiversity protection in forests, grasslands, wetlands, and marine habitats), sustainable agriculture and food security (climate-smart practices), and chemicals and waste management (addressing plastic waste, electronic waste, mercury, and persistent organic pollutants). Special emphasis is placed on women-led, youth-led, and marginalized community groups. Projects must align with Libya's Country Programme Strategy and demonstrate capacity for transparent financial management. Implementation partners include Conservation International, the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, and BirdLife International as the Mediterranean Basin regional lead. The deadline for the current call is March 25, 2026. Strategic projects that scale up successful approaches may receive up to USD 150,000. The GEF-8 replenishment allocated USD 155 million to the SGP corporate program globally, with implementation shared among UNDP, FAO, and Conservation International. The programme aims to deliver 90,000 hectares of marine protected areas under enhanced management and 270,000 hectares of marine habitat with improved practices across all participating countries.

Historical Context

The GEF Small Grants Programme has operated since 1992, supporting over 28,000 grants across 136 countries totaling over USD 795 million. The 8th Operational Phase (OP8) was approved in August 2024 with a global GEF grant of USD 126 million. Libya's OP8 launch in early 2026 represents the country's participation in this new phase, with first small grants intended for early 2026.

Why it was added

UNEP/UN plastic pollution/CE program

Sources

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DVJVQoSDEyk/
• https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development/submit-applications-for-gef-small-grants-program-in-libya/
• https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/11285
• https://sgp.undp.org/about-us-157/how-to-apply.html
• https://www.thegef.org/what-we-do/topics/gef-small-grants-program

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