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UNDP/GEF Small Grants – Aral Sea Basin (Turkmenistan)
UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme
Summary
UNDP/GEF small grants for Aral Sea Basin communities in Turkmenistan. Supports land restoration, water conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. Launched June 2026. Highly relevant for CA environmental NGOs.
Description
UNDP with GEF support launched a small grants programme for local initiatives in the Aral Sea Basin, specifically targeting the Dashoguz and Lebap velayats of Turkmenistan. Supports sustainable pasture management, land degradation prevention, water conservation, afforestation, and alternative income development with emphasis on women-led initiatives.
Eligibility
Registered NGOs, civil society organizations, and community initiative groups in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats of Turkmenistan. Emphasis on vulnerable populations and women-led initiatives.