Name of the entity
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type of Support Provider
Multilateral
Close Date
Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Eligible to submit a proposal
Non-state actors (e.g., academic/research institutions, non-profits, etc.)
Public entities
Private companies
Co-financing Requirement
Yes
Consortium Requirement
No
Funding Amount
USD 800,000
Sectors and Themes
Infrastructure and Industry
Waste
Call Summary
The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund issues periodic calls for applications. The first round of applications is open from 1 October 2024 to 31 January 2025. The Fund provides financial support of 300,000 to 800,000 USD for an implementation period of up to three years. Applicants are requested to provide co-financing and in-kind contributions of at least 25%.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum criteria include:
The project:
• is aligned with and supports the vision, strategic objectives, and targets of the Global Framework on Chemicals, with particular attention to the strategic priorities set out above.
• builds long-term capacity in the management of chemicals and waste nationally, regionally, or internationally.
• has a sustainable financing mechanism or a plan for ensuring long-term sustainability beyond the life of the Global Framework on Chemicals funding.
• should try to achieve at least 25% co-financing which could include in-kind contributions such as staff time, accommodation, office space, or operating costs.
• creates synergies with other related initiatives in the country, regionally and/or globally.
• does not duplicate existing projects and programmes funded under other bilateral or multilateral funding mechanisms.
• has a gender mainstreaming component and promotes UNEP safeguard standards.
• involves sectors and stakeholders, particularly other ministries and authorities, relevant to implementing the specific projects.
Desirable criteria include:
The project:
• supports the implementation of the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) resolutions, taking into account priorities for implementation mentioned in paragraph 9 of resolution V/8.
• builds on or complements previous initiatives and projects to ensure the sustainability of the outcomes and draws on lessons learned.
• implements large-scale projects, possibly through established structures such as regional centres, health networks, etc.
• has the potential to be scaled up from national to regional or global level.
• prioritises the involvement of major economic and industry sectors.
• engages with civil society, non-economic sectors, the private sector and/or other relevant stakeholders.
• explores or demonstrates links with investment and development banks for investment opportunities, particularly for higher-value projects.
• supports the private and finance sector, especially small businesses, to incorporate strategies and policies that ensure the safe and sustainable management of chemicals in their financial approaches and encourages them to adopt and apply internationally recognized reporting standards.
The project:
• is aligned with and supports the vision, strategic objectives, and targets of the Global Framework on Chemicals, with particular attention to the strategic priorities set out above.
• builds long-term capacity in the management of chemicals and waste nationally, regionally, or internationally.
• has a sustainable financing mechanism or a plan for ensuring long-term sustainability beyond the life of the Global Framework on Chemicals funding.
• should try to achieve at least 25% co-financing which could include in-kind contributions such as staff time, accommodation, office space, or operating costs.
• creates synergies with other related initiatives in the country, regionally and/or globally.
• does not duplicate existing projects and programmes funded under other bilateral or multilateral funding mechanisms.
• has a gender mainstreaming component and promotes UNEP safeguard standards.
• involves sectors and stakeholders, particularly other ministries and authorities, relevant to implementing the specific projects.
Desirable criteria include:
The project:
• supports the implementation of the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) resolutions, taking into account priorities for implementation mentioned in paragraph 9 of resolution V/8.
• builds on or complements previous initiatives and projects to ensure the sustainability of the outcomes and draws on lessons learned.
• implements large-scale projects, possibly through established structures such as regional centres, health networks, etc.
• has the potential to be scaled up from national to regional or global level.
• prioritises the involvement of major economic and industry sectors.
• engages with civil society, non-economic sectors, the private sector and/or other relevant stakeholders.
• explores or demonstrates links with investment and development banks for investment opportunities, particularly for higher-value projects.
• supports the private and finance sector, especially small businesses, to incorporate strategies and policies that ensure the safe and sustainable management of chemicals in their financial approaches and encourages them to adopt and apply internationally recognized reporting standards.