UNDP, under the regional project “Greening the Future, Advancing Rights and Stability,” funded by the Government of Denmark, is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for Eco-Smart Initiatives Grants in Khobi and Poti municipalities.

The project aims to promote a green and just transition in the municipalities of Khobi and Poti, actively engaging citizens, businesses, and civil society organisations in local climate action and sustainable economic development. This grant competition supports community-driven, innovative solutions that respond to local climate challenges, promote eco- and smart rural/urban solutions, and empower citizens to build greener, more sustainable futures.

What We Aim to Achieve

The Call seeks to empower civil society actors, including NGOs, community-based organizations, academia, and think tanks, to design and implement practical, replicable, and scalable initiatives in key thematic areas such as: circular economy and waste management, renewable energy and energy efficiency, urban greening and nature-based solutions, climate-smart agriculture, water and air quality, sustainable mobility and low-carbon transport, eco- and agro-tourism, digital transformation and citizen science for sustainable development, green skills and vocational education, eco-entrepreneurship and sustainable services, and other climate-related issues.

Structure of the Call

The call is structured into six thematic lots, each focusing on a specific area of intervention:

• Lot 1: Green Demonstrators and Practical Pilots.
• Lot 2: Digital Innovation and Smart Solutions (incl. Citizen Science).
• Lot 3: Green Skills and Vocational Education.
• Lot 4: Eco-Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Services.
• Lot 5: Community Climate Resilience and Sustainable Living.
• Lot 6: Green Leadership Fellows for Climate Change – Projects led by CSOs from the Green Leadership Programme Alumni Network.

Applicants may submit proposals under one or several lots (up to a maximum of three), but only one proposal per lot.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants shall meet the following criteria:

• Be a non-governmental non-profit organisation.
• Have experience working on green transition, green innovation, climate-related issues, digital and smart solutions, circular economy local development, and/or green skills development/ professional education.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted electronically to the following e-mail: teona.turashvili@undp.org
• “CoP Application – Eco-Smart Initiatives in Khobi and Poti” must be indicated in the subject line.
• Applications must be submitted in PDF (signed and stamped) and Word formats.
• More information and application forms are available in the enclosed documents.
• Deadline for submission: 20 October 2025, 18:00 (Tbilisi time)

Consultations

Interested candidates are encouraged to attend an online consultation meeting at 11:00 AM on 9 October 2025. Register here

Contact Person

Teona Turashvili, Civic Engagement Coordinator: teona.turashvili@undp.org