Objective:

To support community-led ecosystem restoration initiatives that have a high return for people, their lands, and livelihoods, as part of the G20 GLI’s strategy to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030 and reduce land degradation by 50 per cent by 2040.

Deadline:

15 September 2025

Eligibility criteria:

1. Projects must focus on land restoration (e.g., reforestation, afforestation, sustainable agriculture, soil improvement, waste management, rewetting peatlands, etc.).
2. Restoration activities can take place in any landscape (forests, grasslands, drylands, croplands, mangroves, peatlands, tundra, wetlands, etc.) and in any country worldwide.
3. Priority consideration will be given to submissions of civil society organizations from developing and least developed countries.
4. Both proposed and ongoing projects may be considered, though preference is given to ongoing operations.
5. Organizations must have an annual budget greater than USD 25,000.
6. The grant cannot be the sole source of funding; stand-alone projects solely depending on this grant will not be supported.
7. Multi-year support may be considered depending on demonstrated progress.
8. Only organizations are eligible, not individuals.
9. Organizations must be accredited with the UNCCD, or have accreditation in process at the time of application.

• The UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is the only legally binding international agreement that addresses desertification, land degradation, and drought.
• Accreditation with UNCCD allows civil society organizations to engage in global land restoration initiatives under the Convention.
• More info and accreditation process: CSO accreditation guidelines | UNCCD

Eligible countries:

All countries worldwide. Priority to developing and least developed countries.

Project duration:

Not specified; multi-year funding may be considered depending on progress.

Grant amount:

USD 17,000

Contact:

mrother@unccd.int

Additional information:

Funds may be used to expand restoration areas, improve techniques, adopt new technologies, provide technical assistance, conduct capacity building, or document and communicate project progress.

For more information, visit G20 GLI.

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