Background

Established in 1992, following the Rio Earth Summit, the Global Environmental Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP) is a corporate programme of the Global Environment Facility. The GEF/SGP is implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on behalf of the World Bank, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNDP; executed by United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

The goal of the Programme is to secure global environmental benefits through community-based initiatives and actions. With the slogan, ‘community action global impact’, the Programme recognizes the contribution of communities in mitigating environmental challenges at local level and collectively contributing to the global environmental benefits. In this regard, the GEF/SGP is aligned and contributes to attainment of aspirations and visions at both the global, regional and national levels. In Botswana, the chapter commenced its operations in 1992 and having been supporting government efforts in ensuring the realization of sustainable development.

Start date

1992

Estimated end date

Programme on-going

Eligibility Requirements

The GEF/SGP provides both technical and financial support to non-profit oriented institutions such as; Civil Society Organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations and Community-Based Organizations), Academia and Research Institutions. The Programme provides grants ranging from USD 2,000.00 to USD 50,000.00 to enable CSOs to tackle global environmental challenges and tap on opportunities for local sustainable development needs. The proposal submitted must fall within the focal/strategic areas of the programme.

Geographical coverage

Countrywide

Focus areas

Biodiversity

Climate Change

Land Degradation & Sustainable Forest Management

Persistent Organic Pollutants and Chemicals

International Waters

Capacity building

Relevant SDG Goal

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 4: Gender equality; Goal 6: clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

For more information Contact:

National Coordinator

Baboloki Autlwetse (Mr), Tel: +267 363 37 68, Fax: +267 395 60 93

GEF SGP Global Website: Website: https://sgp.undp.org/

Partners

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism (MENT), Leading IP: Department of Environmental Affairs

Budget

USD 500,000 for Operational Phase 7

Results

Since implementation, the Programme has supported 200 projects. Projects funded at a tune of <USD 5, 300, 000 of varying successes within different focal areas.