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 —
Type of projects —
Specific type of projects —
- Biodiversity
- Chemicals
- Climate Change (Mitigation and Adaptation)
- International Waters
- Land Degradation
- Sustainable Forest Management / REDD +
- Ozone Layer Depletion
More details about the GEF projects.
Project stadia —
Target world region —
Specific information on target countries —
Developing countries and transition countries.
Criteria —
To be taken into consideration a project proposal has to fulfill the following criteria:
- It is undertaken in an eligible country. It is consistent with national priorities and programs.
- It addresses one or more of the GEF Focal Areas, improving the global environment or advance the prospect of reducing risks to it.
- It is consistent with the GEF operational strategy.
- It seeks GEF financing only for the agreed-on incremental costs on measures to achieve global environmental benefits
- It involves the public in project design and implementation.
- It is endorsed by the government(s) of the country/ies in which it will be implemented.
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 —