Low Value Grant for Public Private Partnerships and/or Public Private Community Partnership (Indonesia)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia is offering a Low Value Grant (LVG) to support sustainable coffee and palm oil value chains in Central Aceh and Mandailing Natal Districts. The grant supports public-private and public-private-community partnerships that improve market access, strengthen smallholder livelihoods, mobilize sustainable finance, and deliver measurable environmental benefits.

About the FOLUR Indonesia Low Value Grant

The grant is offered under the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Indonesia Project, which is funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by UNDP and FAO in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs. FOLUR Indonesia aims to strengthen the sustainability of commodity and food systems through: - Integrated landscape management. - Landscape restoration. - Sustainable production. - Improved governance. - Inclusive economic development. The current Low Value Grant focuses specifically on Central Aceh and Mandailing Natal Districts, where coffee and palm oil production play an important role in local economies. Why the Grant Is Needed Coffee and palm oil production in the target districts face several challenges that can affect producers, communities, and the environment.

These challenges include:

- Productivity constraints. - Limited market access. - Environmental degradation. - Social inclusion challenges. - Limited access to sustainable finance. - The need for stronger and more sustainable value chains. The grant seeks to address these challenges by supporting innovative partnerships and investment-ready initiatives. What Does the Grant Aim to Achieve? The Low Value Grant is designed to catalyze public-private and public-private-community partnerships that strengthen sustainable commodity value chains. Supported initiatives should contribute to: - Sustainable commodity production. - Improved market access. - Sustainable and innovative financing. - Better smallholder livelihoods. - Environmental conservation. - Biodiversity protection. - Inclusive economic development. The programme also places strong emphasis on gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches. Focus on Women and Youth The initiative aims to increase the participation of women and young people in sustainable commodity development.

Specific objectives include:

- Increasing women’s and youth engagement in cooperative leadership. - Establishing women-led green business micro-enterprises. - Establishing youth-led green business micro-enterprises. - Strengthening inclusive participation in local value chains. Applicants should consider how their proposed interventions can create meaningful economic and leadership opportunities for women and youth. What Activities Can the Grant Support? The grant supports a broad range of activities designed to strengthen sustainable commodity value chains.

Eligible activities include:

- Beneficiary verification. - Landscape assessments. - Establishment and strengthening of partnerships. - Sustainable value chain development. - Improved market access. - Certification activities. - Mobilization of sustainable and innovative financing. - Capacity building. - Piloting integrated business models. - Monitoring and knowledge management. - Scaling of successful approaches. Projects should demonstrate how these activities contribute to sustainable development in the target landscapes. Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture Priority is given to interventions that promote more sustainable approaches to agricultural production.

Relevant approaches include:

- Climate-smart agriculture. - Regenerative agricultural practices. - Sustainable production systems. - Community-based restoration. - Environmental conservation. - Biodiversity protection. These approaches are intended to strengthen commodity production while reducing environmental pressures and improving landscape sustainability. Traceability and Digital Solutions The grant also prioritizes innovative tools and systems that can improve commodity value chains.

These include:

- Traceability systems. - Digital solutions. - Improved market information. - Technology-enabled value chain management. Such solutions can help strengthen transparency, improve market access, and support compliance with sustainability requirements. Sustainable Finance Mobilizing sustainable and innovative financing is another important focus of the initiative. Supported projects should explore ways to improve access to finance for sustainable commodity production and strengthen investment-ready business models. The objective is to connect sustainable production with financial mechanisms that can support long-term value chain development. Community-Based Restoration The grant recognizes the importance of community participation in environmental restoration. Priority may be given to initiatives that combine economic activities with: - Landscape restoration. - Environmental conservation. - Biodiversity protection. - Community participation. - Sustainable natural resource management. This approach seeks to balance livelihood improvement with long-term environmental sustainability. How Much Funding Is Available? The total grant amount available for Central Aceh and Mandailing Natal Districts is USD 450,000. The funding is intended to support eligible initiatives that strengthen sustainable coffee and palm oil value chains and develop effective partnerships across public, private, and community stakeholders. What Costs Can Grant Funds Cover? Grant funds can be used for eligible costs associated with implementing approved activities.

These may include:

- Travel. - Meetings. - Workshops. - Technical fees. - Professional fees. - Accommodation. - Operational expenses. Grant funds are disbursed in tranches, subject to approval of deliverables and submission of supporting documentation. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants include organisations and institutions with relevant