Low Value Grants to a Local CSO/NGO for Community Engagement and Behaviour Change Medan (Indonesia)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from The Coca Cola Foundation, is offering grants to local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Medan, Indonesia. These grants aim to promote community engagement and behavior change regarding plastic circularity. Applications must be submitted by 17 November 2026. This grant opportunity is part of the ‘Plastics Circularity Project,’ which seeks to enhance Indonesia’s circular economy framework. The initiative focuses on empowering waste workers and improving community-based waste-management systems. The goal is to foster sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste through targeted community actions. The grant will provide financial support to selected local CSOs/NGOs to carry out community engagement activities and implement behavior change initiatives related to plastic management. Specific funding amounts are not detailed in the source. This grant addresses critical issues of plastic waste management by involving local communities in Medan. By supporting behavior change and empowering local waste workers, the initiative aims to create a more sustainable and efficient waste management system, contributing to Indonesia’s broader environmental goals. What is the application deadline? The deadline for submitting applications is 17 November 2026, at 17:00 (GMT +7). Who is eligible to apply for this grant? Local CSOs and NGOs operating in Medan, Indonesia, are eligible to apply. What activities are supported by this grant? The grant supports community engagement and behavior change activities related to plastic waste management. How should I submit my application? Applications should be emailed to jatu.sari@undp.org and bayu.adhi@undp.org, ensuring they are virus-free and within the 8 MB size limit. Where can I find the official guidelines and documents? Refer to the provided Terms of Reference and additional documents like Annex A and B for detailed guidelines. Eligible organizations are encouraged to carefully review the official guidelines and prepare their proposals in accordance with the specified requirements. Submit your application before the deadline to ensure consideration.