UNEP Special Programme Ninth Round of Applications

About the opportunity

The ninth round of the UNEP Special Programme invites eligible countries to seek support that strengthens institutions for chemicals and waste management.

UN Environment Programme lists this opportunity for Eligible governments, Climate and Energy, Developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Climate and Energy grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Developing countries and countries with economies in transition contexts.

Eligibility

Applications are submitted by eligible governments from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

Applicants should follow the official UNEP guidance, application package, and country endorsement requirements.

Funding and benefits

Funding follows the Special Programme rules and application package published by UNEP for the ninth round.

Themes and supported activities

Institutional strengthening for chemicals and waste governance.

National capacity to implement relevant chemicals and waste priorities, policies, and international commitments.

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 20, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official UNEP application page and submit the ninth-round application package by 20 July 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.