GEF Small Grants Programme Malaysia

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from sgpmalaysia.org · apply for grant unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

This Call for Proposals invites local organisations and communities to lead solutions grounded in local realities and knowledge.

Amount

Up to $75,000 USD

Grant Type: Regular Amount: up to USD 75,000

Where

Malaysia

In Malaysia, the programme has supported 294 community-based projects over the past 26 years

Who can apply

Community groups, NGOs, Research institutions, Social enterprises and Indigenous organisations

Eligible entities include national: Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Civil Society Organisations (CSO), including academic/training institutions Social Enterprises Indigenous Peoples' organisations

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Deadline : Sunday, 7 June 2026, 11.59 PM Malaysian Time

Co-funding required

No

Include co-financing or in-kind contributions, where possible

Run by

UNDP Malaysia

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by UNDP, supports community-led initiatives that address global environmental challenges while improving local livelihoods.

Restoration approach

Community conservation, Species conservation, Sustainable land use, Coasts and oceans and Natural regeneration

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Part of a larger programme

GEF Small Grants Programme, from Global Environment Facility