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Find similar grantsGEF SGP CSO Challenge Program is sponsored by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). A pilot initiative of the GEF Small Grants Program, offering grants to civil society organizations with proven environmental solutions ready for scaling.
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Supported by IUCN and GEF, this program helps civil society organizations scale and replicate innovative conservation solutions that deliver global benefits for people and the planet.
## Eastern Europe, Caucasus & Central Asia Applications due **07 August 2026** Deadline: 07 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC ## Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific & Oceania Applications due **15 September 2026** 18 days, 12 hours, 40 minutes remaining Deadline: 15 September 2026 at 23:59 UTC Submit proposals in English, Français, or Español through the online grants portal.
IUCN and the GEF have launched the SGP CSO Challenge Program - a new global program to identify, reward and support high impact innovative environmental approaches and solutions spearheaded by civil society organizations and actors. The program welcomes submissions from CSOs working in one of 5 strategic areas: 1. 1.
Community-based management of threatened ecosystems and species 2. 2. Sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and food security 3.
3. Low-carbon energy access 4. 4.
Chemicals and waste management 5. 5. Sustainable urban solutions ### Up to $300,000 USD in direct grant funding Funding for projects lasting up to 24 months to scale or replicate promising environmental solutions.
### Tailored, demand-driven technical support Assistance with tracking results, managing environmental and social risks, designing high-impact programs, and engaging private sector partners. ### Capacity building and collaboration Support to increase organizational visibility, share knowledge, learn from other CSOs, and build partnerships. Have questions about the program or application process?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Civil society organizations with successful environmental initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program is funded by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) CSO Challenge Program is sponsored by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This program supports competitive opportunities for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to access financial and technical resources to scale up innovative environmental solutions that deliver measurable global environmental benefits while strengthening local communities.
GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Challenge is sponsored by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This program, implemented by IUCN and executed by RTI International, supports competitive opportunities for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to access financial and technical resources to scale up innovative environmental solutions.
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