Does your community organisation operate in Papua New Guinea’s priority conservation landscapes?
UNDP’s GEF Small Grants Programme in Papua New Guinea invites qualified local civil society, community and Indigenous Peoples organisations to propose environment and livelihood projects. Funding is up to US$75,000 per project. This call is for Papua New Guinea rather than African NGOs.
Funding, deadline and applicant fit
- Official programme: UNDP / GEF Small Grants Programme Operational Phase 8 (Papua New Guinea)
- Grant amount: Up to US$75,000 per proposal
- Application deadline: November 15, 2026
- Eligible geography: Papua New Guinea; strong priority on three designated landscapes
- Main focus: community biodiversity protection, landscape restoration and climate-resilient livelihoods
Who is this opportunity for?
Potential applicants include locally registered or otherwise qualifying community organisations, CBOs, CSOs, Indigenous Peoples organisations, community associations, cooperatives, environment-oriented faith groups, women/youth organisations and national NGOs operating in Papua New Guinea. UNDP prioritises Sepik-Hunstein, New Britain Ridge-to-Reef and Mount Wilhelm landscapes; applicants should check the Country Programme Strategy and community-support requirements.
What would a credible proposal demonstrate?
- Describe the environmental need and community-defined conservation or livelihood benefits, including the landscape where activities would take place.
- Explain community participation, including consultation, women/youth inclusion and how the work will protect natural ecosystems.
- Build a costed plan with measurable biodiversity, livelihood and climate outcomes and verify it against the official application template.
These preparation points are Africads editorial suggestions, not a substitute for the detailed rules or scoring published by the funder.
Application process and official source
Read the official programme announcement and application guidance. Use the linked Call for Proposals PDF and application template. Submit as specified in those official documents; the deadline is 15 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is this funding available to Kenyan NGOs?
No. This is a Papua New Guinea operational-phase call that focuses on eligible local organisations.
What is the maximum grant?
Up to US$75,000 per proposal.
Which landscapes are prioritised?
Sepik-Hunstein, New Britain Ridge-to-Reef and Mount Wilhelm.
Are community groups eligible?
Qualified CBOs, CSOs, Indigenous groups and other specified entities can apply if they meet UNDP’s conditions.
When do applications close?
15 November 2026, subject to the official instructions.
Next steps
Before applying, use the Africads Funding Readiness Toolkit to organise eligibility, evidence, budgets and the decision to proceed. For similar opportunities, subscribe to Grant News. For drafting support, explore GrantsWriterAI, while reviewing every document against donor rules.
