Expression of Interests (EOI) for Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) Timor-Leste – Operational Phase 8 (OP8)

The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is a programme established by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It is in the second period of call for proposal. The GEF SGP continues providing technical and financial assistance to Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Community-Based Organization (CBO).

SGP Timor-Leste would like to invite NGOs and CBOs who are interested in implementing the SGP project to submit an ‘Expression of Interest’ for the Small Grants Programme in the following thematic areas: 
- Community-based conservation of threatened ecosystems and species - Community-led initiatives for biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. 
- Sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and food security - Promote sustainable agriculture and fisheries practices particularly for drought-resistant food production, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture for El Nino preparedness/response and long-term resilience.
- Low-carbon energy access co-benefits - Promote affordable clean energy in remote areas and vulnerable communities in critical landscapes-seascapes, particularly small-scale solar water pump system and solar-powered irrigation systems for El-Nino preparedness/response.
- Local to global coalitions for chemicals and waste management - Support community-driven solutions for sustainable chemicals and waste management, including waste-water management, green waste recycling/organic fertilizer production, to reduce environmental and health risks.

Total Funds: 

    For local NGOs: maximum US$25,000 (new project) and US$50,000 (scaling-up). 
    For CBO or other community groups: maximum US$10,000 (new project) and US$20,000 (scaling-up).

Implementation Period: One year (October 2026 – October 2027)
Eligibility: registered local NGO and CBO. 
Geographic Area: Aileu, Ainaro, Ataúro, Baucau, Bobonaro, Covalima, Dili, Ermera, Lautem, Liquica, Manatuto, Manufahi, Oecusse, and Viqueque. Most vulnerable sites will be prioritized.
Submission requirement ‘Expression of Interest’: All organizations which have interests must submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form (Annex I). 
Submission Deadline: 11 August 2026
Submission Method: Expression of Interest for GEF SGP OP8 will be submitted via email to smallgrants.tl@undp.org with a copy to joao.dorosariopereira@undp.org
Subject: Submission of EOI GEF SGP OP8 – [Name of NGO/CBO].

For further information or clarification, please contact National Project Coordinator of GEF SGP OP8, Mr. João do Rosario Pereira via E-mail at smallgrants.tl@undp.org with a copy to joao.dorosariopereira@undp.org or via telephone at (+670) 7726 2608.
 

Anunsiu Husu Espresaun Interese (EI) ba Fasilidade Ambiente Global Programa Fundus Ki’ik (SGP) Timor-Leste - Faze Operasional 8 (OP8)
 

Programa Fundus Ki’ik hari’i husi Fasilidade Ambiente Global (GEF) ne’ebe implementa husi Programa Dezenvolvimentu Nasoes Unidas (UNDP) Timor-Leste, dadaun ne’e iha faze daruak bolu proposta. GEF SGP kontinua fo apoiu asistensia tekniku no finanseira ba Organizasaun Sosiedade Civil (ONG lokal) no Organizasaun base komunidade (CBO).

Ho ida SGP UNDP Timor-Leste konvida Organizasaun Sosiedade Sivil (ONG lokal) no CBO sira
ne’ebe interese atu implementa projetu SGP ami hakarak konvida atu submete “Espresa Interese” ba área temátiku tuir mai:
- Konservasaun ekosistema no espesie ne’ebé ameasada ba komunidade - Inisiativa husi komunidade hodi proteje biodiversidade no hadia ekosistema. 
- Agrikultura no peska sustentavel, no seguransa alimentar - Hametin pratika agrikultura no peska sustentavel liu-liu produsaun aihan ne’ebe dura hasoru bailoron naruk hodi prepara responde ba El Nino no resiliensia iha periodu naruk. 
- Benefísiu asesu enerjia karbonu-baixa - Promove energia moos iha area remotas no komunidade vunerável iha paisajen kritiku, liu-liu sistema bomba bee solar ki'ik no sistema irigasaun ne’ebé uza enerjia solar hodi prepara responde ba El Nino no resiliensia iha periodu naruk. 
- Koalizaun husi lokal ba global ba jestaun kímiku no residu - Apoia solusaun husi komunidade ba jestaun kímiku no residu sustentavel, inklui jestaun bee foer, resiklajen lixu matak no/ka produsaun adubu orgániku, atu hamenus risku ambiental no saúde.

Fundus Total:  
    ONG Lokal: maksimu US$25,000 (projetu foun) no US$50,000 (scaling-up). 
    CBO ka Grupu Komunidade Seluk: maksimu US$10,000 (projetu foun) no US$20,000 (scaling-up) 
Periodo Implementasaun:  tinan 1 (Outobru 2026 – Outobru 2027)
Elijibilidade:  ONG lokal registradu no CBO
Area jeográfiku:  Aileu, Ainaro, Ataúro, Baucau, Bobonaro, Covalima, Dili, Ermera, Lautem, Liquica, Manatuto, Manufahi, Oecusse, and Viqueque. Sítiu ne’ebé maka mais vulneravel sei prioridade.
Rekerementu Submissaun ‘Espresa Interese’: Organizasaun hotu-hotu ne'ebé iha interese tenki hatama formuláriu Espresa Interese (Aneksu I). 
Data ikus submisaun:  11 Agustu 2026
Métodu submisaun: Espresa Interese ba GEF SGP OP8 sei submete liu husi email smallgrants.tl@undp.org ho kopia ba joao.dorosariopereira@undp.org
Sujeitu:  Submisaun EOI GEF SGP OP8 [Naran organizasaun ONG/CBO]

Atu hetan informasaun ka klarifikasaun liután, bele kontaktu:  
João do Rosario Pereira
Koordenadór Nasional ba Projetu GEF SGP OP8  
E-mail: smallgrants.tl@undp.org ho kópia ba joao.dorosariopereira@undp.org 
Telefone: (+670) 7726 2608