Global Environment Facility (GEF)
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Aim —
The GEF unites 182 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. Today the GEF is the largest public funder of projects to improve the global environment. An independently operating financial organization, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.
More information — Since 1991, the GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing $10.5 billion in grants and leveraging $51 billion in co-financing for over 2,700 projects in over 165 countries. Through its Small Grants Programme (SGP), the GEF has also made more than 14,000 small grants directly to civil society and community based organizations, totaling $634 million.
Sectors —
Who can apply
Type of organisations targeted —
Specific organisations targeted —
Any eligible individual or group
Type of projects —
Specific type of projects —
Biodiversity
Climate Change
International Waters
Land Degradation
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Climate Change Adaptation
Project stadia — preparation and development of projects
Target world region —
Specific information on target countries —
Developing countries and transition countries.
Criteria — two key criteria: It must reflect national or regional priorities and have the support of the country or countries involved, and it must improve the global environment or advance the prospect of reducing risks to it.
How to apply
Application procedure — The country office will advise you on the eligibility of your proposal through the GEF and on your options for the different types of grants. If your proposal is considered eligible, our regional coordinators work with the country office to guide you through eligibility criteria and the GEF project cycle.
Selection procedure —