UNDP Uganda ICCA-GSI Phase II Call for Proposals 2026: Up to $44,000 Grant for Indigenous and Community-Based Organisations

Overview

The United Nations Development Programme Uganda, operating through the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, invites applications to serve as the National Catalytic Organisation for Phase II of the Global Support Initiative to Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. The selected organisation will lead a programme running for approximately 25 months to strengthen biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection, and community-led environmental governance.

Who can apply

Applicants must be eligible indigenous Ugandan non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, or civil society organisations. Eligible applicants should possess experience in environmental conservation, community development, biodiversity protection, or the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

What you get

The selected organisation will receive a grant of up to USD 44,000 to implement the programme over a period spanning approximately 25 months, starting in November 2026 and continuing into 2028. This funding supports responsibilities that include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, capacity development, conservation mapping, registration support, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and policy dialogue.

How to apply

Interested organisations should review the official call documentation and application instructions before submitting their proposals. Submissions and inquiries can be directed to the application contact email at tenders.kampala@undp.org.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 October 2026. The implementation of the programme is expected to commence in November 2026 and continue through 2028.