Funding type

Grants

Project size funding

US$ 150.001 - 300.000, US$ 300.001 - 500.000

Target region/countries

Developing countries

Eligible Organisations for funding

Bilateral / Multilateral Organization

Ecosystem

Deserts & Semi-Deserts, Forest & Woodlands, Freshwater, Human-changed areas, Marine & Coast, Mountains & Rocky Areas, Savannas & Shrubland & Grasslands, Wetland

Biodiversity Categories

Biodiversity planning and finance, Green Economy (incl. Ecotourism), Sustainable Use (of productive areas)

Sector Tags

Finance, Agriculture and Hunting, Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate, Water, Climate Change, Environmental Protection and Conservation

Funding Criteria

topics:
- water and land management
- climate-resilient agriculture, including food systems, sustainable agriculture, forestry and soil management
- green infrastructure and sustainable cities, including nature based solutions, water management
- green finance instruments, including green credits and insurance
- blue economy, including sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, marine and coastal ecosystem restoration

eligibility:
- submission via UNDP units (Country Offices, Regional Hubs, Global Hubs, and Global Policy Centres)
- open for public-sector, PPP, or private-sector led projects
- alignment with national climate and development priorities
- integration of gender equality and social inclusion

Application process

Call for application

Application language

English

Particular consideration of

Gender

Additional information

PISTA also offers technical assistance and financial structuring support to help turn promising ideas into investment-ready projects.