CFAs: Cagayan de Oro City – EU-PH Circular Solutions Innovation Grant (Philippines)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines is calling for proposals for the EU-PH 2026 Circular Solutions Innovation Challenge. This initiative aims to address local circular economy priorities through innovative business solutions in selected Local Government Units (LGUs). Successful applicants will receive funding of up to USD 40,000 to pilot their projects. The deadline for submissions is 19 October 2026, 5 PM (Manila Time). The EU-PH 2026 Circular Solutions Innovation Challenge is part of the EU–PH Green Economy Partnership. It seeks to find and pilot scalable business solutions that address circular economy priorities in 10 partner LGUs: City of San Carlos, City of Ilagan, City of San Jose Del Monte, City of Bacoor, City of Sorsogon, Maasin City, Isabela City, Cagayan De Oro City, Koronadal City, and Cotabato City. The focus is on innovations in plastic and organic waste management. Each selected proposal will receive funding of up to USD 40,000 to implement their solution in one of the partner LGUs. There will be one award per LGU, supporting efforts in either plastic circularity or organic and food circularity. This challenge provides a platform for innovators to contribute to sustainable development in the Philippines, addressing critical issues in waste management and promoting economic growth through sustainable practices. What is the deadline for submissions? The deadline is 19 October 2026, 5 PM (Manila Time). How much funding is available per proposal? Each winning proposal can receive up to USD 40,000. Who is eligible to apply for this challenge? Eligible applicants include individuals, organizations, NGOs, MSMEs, academic institutions, and private sector entities with legal registration in the Philippines or equivalent. What are the focus areas of the challenge? The challenge focuses on innovations in plastic circularity and organic and food circularity. How do I submit my proposal? Proposals must be submitted via the UNDP Quantum ERP system, following the user guide instructions. Interested applicants should review the official guidelines and follow the detailed application process to ensure their submission is complete and timely. Access the necessary documents and user guides on the UNDP website.