Grant opportunity

IUCN GEF CSO Challenge Program

Up to US$300,000 for proven environmental solutions. First round for Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia.

GrantEnvironmentConservationSustainable agricultureLow-carbon energyGlobal
Funder
IUCN GEF CSO Challenge Program
Rolling (45-day windows)
Rolling (45-day windows)
Award
Up to US$300,000
Applicant
Applicants should confirm eligibility on the official call page.
Discipline
Environment and Natural Resources
Region
Global
Posted
Jun 6, 2026

Call summary

Overview

IUCN GEF CSO Challenge Program is an opportunity from IUCN GEF CSO Challenge Program. Up to US$300,000 for proven environmental solutions. First round for Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia. The opportunity is relevant to Applicants should confirm eligibility on the official call page. and focuses on Environment; Conservation; Sustainable agriculture; Low-carbon energy. Applicants should read the source page carefully for the full call text, current eligibility rules, application documents and any changes to the deadline or submission route.

Who can apply

Applicants should confirm eligibility on the official call page.

What it supports

  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Global
  • Grant

Funding and duration

  • Up to US$300,000

Rolling (45-day windows)

Rolling (45-day windows)

How to apply

Use the linked call page to read the current guidance and follow the application, registration or submission route stated by the funder or organiser.

Call details

Up to US$300,000 for proven environmental solutions. First round for Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia. The listed opportunity type is Grant. The stated region or country focus is Global. The target applicants are Applicants should confirm eligibility on the official call page.. The deadline or key date recorded for this call is: Rolling (45-day windows). Applicants should verify all requirements, attachments, institutional approvals, eligibility restrictions and submission instructions on the linked call page before applying.

Applicants should confirm eligibility on the official call page.

Environment and Natural Resources

Global

Grant

Up to US$300,000

Rolling (45-day windows): Rolling (45-day windows).

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the linked call page to read the current guidance and follow the application, registration or submission route stated by the funder or organiser.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.