Call for Letters of Inquiry: GEF Small Grants Programme (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) from civil society organizations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for projects under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program (SGP). The opportunity supports community engagement in the management of threatened ecosystems and species within eligible areas of the country. The LOI submission period opens on 25 September 2026 and closes on 1 November 2026. CEPF is accepting LOIs from eligible civil society organizations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to support projects under the GEF Small Grants Program. Proposed work must focus on community engagement to help manage threatened ecosystems and species in eligible areas of the country. Applicants are advised to review the full call announcement (available on the official CEPF page) before submitting an LOI. CEPF also encourages applicants to read the Country Program Strategy and to reach out to the GEF SGP National Coordinator for questions or to discuss project ideas. CEPF’s call invites LOIs from the following types of organizations based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: CEPF notes that detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria are provided in the official call document linked on the CEPF page. Not specified in the source beyond the organization types and country basis listed above. Projects must support community engagement in: Projects should be designed for eligible areas within Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (the specific eligible areas are expected to be defined in the full call details). Not specified in the source beyond this requirement. This LOI call is designed for local civil society groups seeking small-scale conservation support aligned with GEF Small Grants Program priorities. Because the projects must center on community engagement and the management of threatened ecosystems and species, applicants can focus proposals on practical, community-led conservation actions within the country’s eligible areas. Official call document (English PDF): The CEPF page includes a link to the Call for Letters of Inquiry (English PDF, 264 KB). Source: CEPF – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Call for Letters of Inquiry for GEF Small Grants Program (September 2026)

1) Who can submit a Letter of Inquiry for this call?

CEPF accepts LOIs from NGOs, community-based organizations, Indigenous People’s organizations, women’s groups, youth groups, and other civil society organizations based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

2) What is the maximum grant size under this opportunity?

The call summary states a grant size of up to US $50,000.

3) When is the LOI submission deadline?

The closing date is Sunday, 1 November 2026. The source does not specify the deadline time or time zone. Not specified in the source. 4) What kind of projects does CEPF want under this GEF Small Grants Program call? Projects must support community engagement in the management of threatened ecosystems and threatened species within the country’s eligible areas.

5) Where can I find the LOI guidance and eligibility details?

CEPF indicates that detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria are contained in the Call for Letters of Inquiry document linked from the official page.

6) Are there information sessions to help applicants?

Yes. CEPF planned webinars and in-person sessions (some details still tentative). The source lists planned dates, including online sessions and an in-person event with location details to be announced. Review the official Call for Letters of Inquiry document and the LOI template on the CEPF page to confirm application requirements, eligible areas, and the submission process. If you need clarification or want to discuss an idea, CEPF encourages contacting the GEF SGP National Coordinator listed on the page.