GEF Small Grants Programme CSO Challenge Program 2026

The GEF Small Grants Programme CSO Challenge Program provides grants to civil society organizations to scale proven environmental solutions. Selected organizations can receive grants of up to USD 300,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months, along with technical assistance, capacity-building, peer learning, and increased international visibility.

Technical assistance, capacity-building, peer learning, partnerships, and increased international visibility.

Civil society organizations that are legally registered, have a bank account in the organization’s name, and operate in an eligible country/region; current call is open for the EECCA region.