The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, under its Global Plastics Innovation Programme (GPIP), has launched a call for proposals to tackle plastic pollution through grassroots innovation.
Funded collaboratively by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund and the Government of China, this initiative offers $10,000 to $20,000 grants aimed at early-stage social impact organisations, community-based groups, and non-profits across Nigeria.
Key Details
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Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
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Who Can Apply:
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Early-stage NGOs, community-based organisations (CBOs), and social-impact groups with innovative solutions to plastic pollution.
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Must be based in Nigeria with Nigeria-focused initiatives.
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Funding Range: $10,000–$20,000 per project.
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Focus Areas
The program seeks unconventional, scalable solutions, including:
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Material innovation (e.g., eco-friendly alternatives)
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Circular business models (e.g., community recycling initiatives)
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Policy or systems innovations
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Tech-driven tools or governance mechanisms.
Why It Matters
Nigeria produces more than 2.5 million tonnes of plastic annually, but less than 10% is recycled, leading to environmental hazards, blocked drains, and urban flooding costs are estimated at $4 billion annually in Lagos alone. This grants initiative empowers local innovators—women, youth, informal waste workers—to apply creative, community-rooted solutions to the plastic crisis.
How to Apply
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Proposals must be emailed to: globalgpip.plastics@undp.org
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Use subject format: NIGERIA-PLASTIC INNOVATION PROJECT-[ORGANIZATION NAME]
This opportunity presents significant support and visibility for changemakers dedicated to environmental innovation in Nigeria.
