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Small Grants Programme
| Launched in 1992, SGP supports activities of nongovernmental and community-based organizations in developing countries toward climate change abatement, conservation of biodiversity, protection of international waters, reduction of the impact of persistent organic pollutants, and prevention of land degradation while generating sustainable livelihoods. Funded by the Global Environment Facility as a corporate programme, SGP is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on behalf of the GEF partnership, and is executed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). |
At present, 101 countries participate in SGP, having ratified the conventions on biological diversity and climate change. There are 84 country offices, two regional offices, and two subregional offices with day-to-day management by SGP National Coordinators.
PORTFOLIOS & FUNDING
The overall SGP project portfolio comprises 60 percent biodiversity, 20 percent climate change, 6 percent international waters, and 14 percent multifocal issues. The funding to date comprises US$247.2 million from GEF and US$242.8 million from other partners in cash or in-kind equivalents.
The maximum grant amount per project is US$50,000, but averages around US$20,000. Grants are channeled directly to CBOs and NGOs. More than 10,000 grants have been awarded worldwide to date, with many benefiting multiple communities.
SGP features decentralized decision-making about grant awards, based in strategic direction by a voluntary National Steering Committee in each participating country.
LOCATION & CONTACT
The SGP has a small central programme management team based in New York and is staffed by seven people.
For more information, visit http://sgp.undp.org/index.cfm
304 East 45th Street, FF-956
New York, NY, 10017
Phone: +1 212 906 5039
Fax: +1 212 906 6568
Email: sgp.info@undp.org