Call for Proposals: Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Development Grants Programme

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UNDP Georgia call for proposals to support EPR implementation in Georgia. Grants for PROs and NGOs working on waste reduction, collection, recycling across 7 waste streams. Deadline: 11 May 2026.

Source: https://www.undp.org/georgia/news/circular-economy-call-for-proposals

Funding Details

Funder

UNDP Georgia

Funding Goal

Support eligible producer responsibility organisations (PROs) and civil society organisations/NGOs in Georgia to implement practical, measurable initiatives that reduce, reuse, recover, and/or recycle waste across at least one of the seven targeted EPR waste streams: used portable batteries and accumulators, used lead-acid batteries, waste oils, waste electrical and electronic equipment, packaging, end-of-life tyres, and end-of-life vehicles. Priority given to initiatives that strengthen source-separated collection systems and/or expand pre-treatment and recycling capacities.

Funding Amount

Grant amounts not specified; co-financing of at least 10% required

Deadline

2026-05-11 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications submitted electronically to circulareconomy.ge@undp.org with subject line 'Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Development Grants Programme'. Must be submitted in PDF (signed and stamped) and Word formats. Application form available for download from UNDP Georgia website.

Target Region

Georgia (country)

Contact

circulareconomy.ge@undp.org

Last Checked

2026-05-06 21:31

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be a registered PRO or NGO in Georgia (provide registration certificate)
• At least 2 years experience in waste management and circular economy development

Project Scope

• Project must address at least one of the 7 EPR waste streams
• Project must contribute to at least one 4R principle (reduce, reuse, recycle, recovery)

Required Documents

• Application form (signed, stamped PDF) + Word format required

Constraints

• Co-financing of at least 10% of project costs (cash or in-kind) required
• Submit by 11 May 2026, 18:00 Tbilisi time to circulareconomy.ge@undp.org

Summary

The UNDP Georgia Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Development Grants Programme is a call for proposals under an EU-funded Joint Programme aimed at establishing EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) waste management systems in Georgia aligned with EU standards. The programme is jointly implemented by UNDP Georgia with EU funding and focuses on promoting circular economy approaches through strengthening implementation capacities of non-public operational actors. Thematically, the call targets seven specific EPR waste streams: used portable batteries and accumulators, used lead-acid batteries, waste oils, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), packaging, end-of-life tyres, and end-of-life vehicles. Priority is given to initiatives that reduce waste generation, strengthen source-separated collection systems, and/or expand pre-treatment and recycling capacities to reduce landfill disposal and increase resource recovery. Eligible activities include capital investments in infrastructure, equipment, and technologies, as well as operational improvements and innovative service models directly linked to strengthening waste management systems (collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling, and/or recovery). Community engagement, system optimisation, behavioural interventions, partnership models, and service innovation are also welcome, provided they demonstrate measurable contributions to EPR waste outcomes. Geographically, this call is limited to Georgia. All applicants must be PROs or NGOs registered in Georgia, with at least two years of relevant experience in waste management and circular economy development, and must demonstrate co-financing of at least 10% of project costs. The programme's theory of change is that providing grants to operationally capable PROs and NGOs will accelerate the establishment of inclusive and equitable EPR schemes aligned with EU standards. Technical and advisory support will be provided to selected grantees. The deadline for applications is 11 May 2026.

Historical Context

This Call for Proposals is issued under the EU-funded Joint Programme 'Green, Inclusive and Circular Economy: Waste Reduction and Recycling for Citizens' Health', implemented by UNDP Georgia.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #735: UNDP Georgia Circular Economy Call

Sources

• https://www.undp.org/georgia/news/circular-economy-call-for-proposals

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