UNEP Special Programme Ninth Round of Applications

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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

Institutional strengthening for chemicals and waste governance.

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

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

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 20, 2026.

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

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.