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Apply now for GEF Small Grants Program in Mozambique

Issued by UNDP · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

Published: 13 Nov 2026
Closes: 30 Nov 2026
Reference: apply-now-for-gef-small-grants-program-in-mozambique
Location: Mozambique
Sector: Water & Environment

At a glance

UNDP in Mozambique has published a funding call in water & environment: “Apply now for GEF Small Grants Program in Mozambique”. Submissions close on 30 November 2026, 17 days from today. Quote reference apply-now-for-gef-small-grants-program-in-mozambique in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3,382 notices from this buyer since 2024, 500 of them currently open. There are 10 open water & environment notices in Mozambique on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are CSOs, CBOs, and NGOs operating in Manica, Maputo, and Sofala provinces.

Details

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mozambique invites proposals for the GEF Small Grants Program, targeting environmental and climate change projects. Eligible organizations can apply from 9 to 30 November 2026. This initiative supports projects in the Chimanimani-Gorongosa-Marromeu and Matutuine landscapes, within Manica, Maputo, and Sofala provinces. The GEF Small Grants Program (SGP), implemented by UNDP, empowers CSOs and CBOs to address global environmental challenges while meeting local sustainable development needs. Since 2005, the program in Mozambique has supported over 287 projects, enhancing socio-economic conditions and generating environmental benefits. The program provides small grants along with technical assistance, offering financial resources and expertise to support community-driven environmental initiatives. Projects should focus on delivering tangible global environmental benefits and improving local socio-economic conditions.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants must operate within the specified provinces of Manica, Maputo, and Sofala in Mozambique.

Projects should address:

This opportunity allows local organizations to contribute meaningfully to both global environmental goals and local community development. By combining financial support and technical expertise, the program fosters sustainable environmental practices and socio-economic growth. Who can apply for this grant? Eligible applicants are CSOs, CBOs, and NGOs operating in Manica, Maputo, and Sofala provinces. What is the deadline for proposal submission? The deadline is 30 November 2026. Where should proposals be submitted? Proposals should be emailed to gefsgp.mz@undp.org. What type of projects does this grant support? Projects should focus on environmental conservation, climate change, and sustainable development. Is there any financial limit per project? The program provides small grants, but specific financial limits are not specified in the source. Eligible organizations should review the official guidelines and prepare their proposals in alignment with the program’s objectives. For further details, consult the UNDP Mozambique website and ensure to meet all specified requirements before the submission deadline. For more information, visit UNDP.

Context for bidders

We hold 3,382 notices from UNDP, going back to May 2024 — 500 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, IT & Telecom and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 10 open Water & Environment tenders in Mozambique. This one closes in 17 days.

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Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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