NOFO: Implementing Waste Management Plan for Balangoda Urban Council (Sri Lanka)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka invites eligible national and/or international NGOs and CSOs to submit proposals under a Call for Proposal (CFP) to implement project activities related to scaling up and sustaining low carbon municipal solid waste management and resource recovery in Sri Lanka. The opportunity is managed through UNDP’s Quantum supplier portal, with a submission deadline of 06-Oct-2026 at 04:30 AM (New York time). This Call for Proposal (CFP) is for partners to support UNDP’s work under the “Scale-up and Sustain the Low Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka” project context. In this specific negotiation, UNDP seeks proposals to support implementation of the Waste Management Plan for Balangoda Urban Council in Sri Lanka. UNDP invites eligible national and/or international NGOs and CSOs to submit their information and proposals to partner with UNDP to implement the project activities outlined in the negotiation. Note: The source text provided does not specify whether the amount is “up to” a ceiling, whether it is per project or per award, or any co-financing/cost-sharing requirements. Applicants should review the negotiation document(s) for detailed financial terms.

UNDP’s CFP invites:

The source text provided does not list additional eligibility requirements (such as registration status, years of experience, consortium rules, or sector-specific mandates). Applicants should consult the official negotiation document(s) for complete eligibility criteria. Based on the verified focus areas and the negotiation title/context, proposals are expected to support: The specific activities to be implemented are described in the negotiation materials; applicants should refer to the Negotiation Document(s) for the detailed scope. Municipal solid waste management and resource recovery are central to environmental sustainability and public health outcomes at the local government level. This CFP focuses on implementing the waste management plan for Balangoda Urban Council within a broader UNDP effort to scale up and sustain low carbon municipal solid waste management and resource recovery in Sri Lanka. Official UNDP bidder guidance (resources for bidders): https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders

Contact (as listed in the notice): Procurement Unit — procurement.lk@undp.org

What is this UNDP opportunity? It is a Call for Proposal (CFP) managed by UNDP in Sri Lanka to support implementation of the Waste Management Plan for Balangoda Urban Council, under the broader low carbon municipal solid waste management and resource recovery project context. Who can apply? Eligible applicants are national and/or international NGOs and CSOs. Additional eligibility requirements are not specified in the provided source text and should be confirmed in the negotiation document(s). What is the grant size? The verified editorial record lists a grant size range of $100,000 to $500,000. The source text provided does not specify whether this is “up to” a maximum or how awards are calculated. Where is the opportunity located? The opportunity is for Sri Lanka, specifically tied to Balangoda Urban Council. When is the deadline to apply?

The deadline is 06-Oct-2026 at 04: 30 AM (New York time).

How do I submit my proposal? Proposals must be submitted directly in the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal at http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org, using the negotiation reference number UNDP-LKA-00737. What if I have never registered on the portal? If you have not registered before, you must register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and follow the UNDP bidder guidance. If you already have a profile, use login or the forgotten password feature. Review the official negotiation document(s) linked from the UNDP procurement notice to confirm the detailed scope, eligibility requirements, and any proposal formatting or documentation requirements. Then prepare your submission for the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal and ensure it is submitted by 06-Oct-2026 at 04:30 AM (New York time).