UNDP’s GEF Small Grants Programme in Sri Lanka is inviting proposals for a capacity development and knowledge management grant under its eighth operational phase. One selected organisation can receive up to US$50,000 to support community environmental projects.
The deadline is 19 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. IST, as stated in the official call. This is an organisational funding opportunity connected to projects in Sri Lanka, not an individual scholarship or a worldwide cash grant.
What the grant supports
The selected grantee will provide capacity development and knowledge management support for approximately 20–25 community projects in the Ampara, Badulla and Monaragala districts. The assignment is expected to run for about two and a half years.
Applicants should read the complete terms of reference to understand the required activities, deliverables and reporting arrangements. The maximum grant is US$50,000 for the selected organisation, rather than US$50,000 for every participating community project.
Who should consider applying?
The call is aimed at registered nonprofit organisations, NGOs, civil-society organisations and academic institutions able to carry out the required work. An organisation’s suitability depends on the full eligibility and experience requirements in the official document.
Before preparing a proposal, assess whether your organisation can support the specified Sri Lankan districts, deliver the capacity-building work and document lessons from the community projects throughout the assignment.
Application checklist
- Download and read the official call for proposals, including all submission instructions and selection criteria.
- Check your organisation’s registration, relevant experience and ability to deliver the requested activities.
- Prepare the proposal, work plan, budget and supporting documents in the format required by UNDP.
- Ensure the proposed budget stays within the US$50,000 ceiling and matches the requested scope.
- Submit the complete application to gefsgp.lk@undp.org before the stated deadline, following the official instructions.
Key details
- Provider: UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme, Sri Lanka.
- Grant ceiling: US$50,000.
- Expected selection: one grantee.
- Geographic focus: Ampara, Badulla and Monaragala districts.
- Duration: approximately two and a half years.
- Deadline: 19 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. IST.
Read the official UNDP Sri Lanka call for proposals for the full eligibility criteria, required documents and submission requirements.
Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher. UNDP administers the call and makes funding decisions. Funding is competitive and is not guaranteed to every applicant.
