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Special Programme for institutional strengthening for the sound management of chemicals and waste Grant

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This call is open to non-profits, local authorities and research institutions. Funding is a grant of Up to $500,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Least-Developed-Countries and Small-Island-Developing-States. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

Funding for developing countries to strengthen national institutions responsible for managing chemicals and waste safely and sustainably. Priority given to least developed countries, small island developing states, and economies in transition.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 29 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Provides funding to developing countries, with priority for least developed countries, small island developing states and economies in transition, to strengthen national institutions for the sound management of chemicals and waste. Projects are approved by the Executive Board.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Applicant must be from a developing country, with priority for least developed countries, small island developing states, or economies in transition
  • ✓Project must focus on strengthening national institutions for sound management of chemicals and waste
  • ✓Projects require approval by the UNEP Executive Board

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does UNEP Special Programme offer?
Special Programme for institutional strengthening for the sound management of chemicals and waste offers up to $500K.
Who can apply for Special Programme for institutional strengthening for the sound management of chemicals and waste?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, LEAST-DEVELOPED-COUNTRIES, SMALL-ISLAND-DEVELOPING-STATES; nonprofit, local-authority, research-institution.

About this sector

Waste reduction funding covers prevention, collection, sorting, recycling and recovery of municipal, commercial and industrial waste. Much of the activity is public procurement by local and regional authorities, alongside grants for new treatment technology. Bidders are typically assessed on service capacity, environmental permits and track record with comparable contracts.

Funding route · no open call
Up to $500K
Deadline not stated · check listing
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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityGLOBAL-SOUTH, LEAST-DEVELOPED-COUNTRIES, SMALL-ISLAND-DEVELOPING-STATES
Org typesnonprofit, local-authority, research-institution

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