CFPs: Youth-Led Initiatives Advancing Environmental Justice, Responsible Business and Human Rights in Papua New Guinea

UNDP Papua New Guinea has launched a Call for Proposals to fund youth-led initiatives advancing environmental justice, responsible business, and human rights. The opportunity offers Low-Value Grants to eligible civil society and not-for-profit organizations operating in Papua New Guinea, with a total funding pool of USD 20,000. The application deadline is 9 October 2026 (deadline time and time zone not specified in the source). This Call for Proposals supports youth-led initiatives through UNDP’s Advancing Human Rights, Responsible Business and Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea Project. The project aims to strengthen national capacity to promote responsible business conduct, environmental justice, and the protection of human rights. Through the Youth Call to Action for Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea, UNDP plans to support locally led initiatives that strengthen the role of young people in environmental governance and accountability at the community level. Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements: The source also indicates that UNDP is inviting eligible civil society, community-based, non-governmental, and other not-for-profit organizations in Papua New Guinea. Additional eligibility requirements, exclusions, and detailed conditions are not specified in the source. Applicants should review the full Call for Proposals for the complete eligibility and documentation requirements. Funded initiatives can support activities including the following (as listed by UNDP): This Low-Value Grant opportunity is designed to help organizations implement locally led, youth-driven work that connects environmental justice with human rights and responsible business approaches. It specifically targets initiatives that enhance community accountability, build practical monitoring and response capacity, and improve access to information about grievance and accountability mechanisms. For eligible Papua New Guinea organizations, the opportunity provides structured support for short, community-focused initiatives with an implementation period of up to three months. Low-Value Grant Proposal – Youth Call to Action: Business and Human Rights and Environmental Justice For access to the application materials, UNDP indicates a downloadable document for the Call for Proposals: “Call for Proposals for Low Value Grants Advancing Human Rights, Responsible Business and Environmental Justice (DOCX)”. The direct file link is not provided in the source text, so applicants should locate it within the official UNDP Papua New Guinea news page. What is this UNDP opportunity for? It is a Call for Proposals funding youth-led initiatives that advance environmental justice, responsible business, and human rights in Papua New Guinea. How much funding is available? The total funding pool is USD 20,000. How many grants will UNDP award? UNDP expects to award up to two Low-Value Grants, depending on the quality of proposals and availability of funds. What is the maximum implementation period? Each grant-supported initiative must have an implementation period of no more than three months. Who can apply? Legally registered not-for-profit organizations operating in Papua New Guinea that can demonstrate relevant experience, operational capacity, and ability to manage and implement the proposed activities. What is the application deadline? The deadline is 9 October 2026. The source does not specify the deadline time or time zone. How do I submit my proposal? Submit electronically by email to procurement.pg@undp.org with the subject line: Low-Value Grant Proposal – Youth Call to Action: Business and Human Rights and Environmental Justice. If you are an eligible not-for-profit organization operating in Papua New Guinea, review the full Call for Proposals for the complete eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and supporting documentation instructions. Then complete the application form and submit your proposal electronically to procurement.pg@undp.org before 9 October 2026, using the specified email subject line.