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The GEF/UNDP Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Kyrgyzstan is inviting proposals for the funding opportunity titled “Conservation of the Ecosystems of the Inner and Central Tien Shan by Local Communities.” Implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic since 2002, the programme supports community-led initiatives that address environmental challenges and strengthen ecosystem and biodiversity conservation. This call focuses on the Inner and Central Tien Shan, a priority landscape identified under the programme’s strategy for biodiversity and ecosystem protection. Projects should contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources through local community engagement and nature conservation efforts. Grants are provided through the GEF/UNDP Small Grants Programme, with the grant amount not specified in the call. Supported projects may have a duration of up to 24 months, and grant agreements are expected to be signed by the end of December 2026.

Eligibility

Applications are open to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) registered in Kyrgyzstan and jamaats. Applicants must submit a completed project proposal form together with the organization’s charter and registration certificate, an organizational profile of no more than two pages, a list of project team members with accompanying CVs, bank account details in Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS), recommendation letters from partners, support letters from partners, and any additional documents relevant to strengthening the proposal. Proposals will be assessed based on their relevance to the conservation objectives of the Inner and Central Tien Shan ecosystem, the capacity of the applicant and project team to implement the proposed activities, the quality and completeness of the application package, and the strength of partnerships and stakeholder support demonstrated through the submission.

Post Date: October 19, 2026