Yes, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does give grants to support development projects and programs in developing countries. UNDP manages a range of funding mechanisms that provide grants to national governments, civil society organizations, and other development partners.
Some of the grant programs managed by UNDP include:
- Global Environment Facility (GEF): UNDP serves as an implementing agency for the GEF, which provides grants to support projects that address global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
- United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women: UNDP manages this trust fund, which provides grants to organizations working to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
- Small Grants Programme: UNDP manages the Small Grants Programme, which provides grants of up to $50,000 to support community-led projects that promote sustainable development and poverty reduction.
- Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme: UNDP provides grants to support women’s economic empowerment in developing countries, with a focus on promoting gender equality and women’s access to economic opportunities.
These are just a few examples of the grant programs managed by UNDP. The organization also works with national governments and other development partners to provide tailored grant support for specific development priorities and challenges.
