Guide to Projects

This guide advises on how to develop project proposals and access project funding from the Global Environment Facility for sustainable land management. It takes the reader step-by-step from the initial idea for a project to applying for funding and what happens after a project is approved.

The guide was developed by the GEF Secretariat in consultation with its partner agencies (see Acknowledgements for details).

Below you have the opportunity to download either the complete guide or individual sections, which may be preferable if you have poor internet access.

Application forms are made available in Word format so that you can complete and save them.

Complete file of the guide (pdf 494kb | 143 pages)

Acknowledgements (pdf 48kb | 1 page)

Foreword (pdf 49kb | 2 pages)

Contents (pdf 31kb | 2 pages)

Who should read this guide (pdf 36kb | 1 page)

Section 1. Introduction (pdf 119kb | 13 pages)

Project ideas - about the GEF - some caveats - which focal area?

Background on land degradation - project criteria - funding options - writing a concept paper - a winning project document - what happens after approval?

Appendix I: Operational Program 15 on Sustainable Land Management

Appendix II: GEF template for developing a Project Concept/PDF B Proposal

Appendix III: GEF template for developing a PDF A proposal

Appendix IV: GEF template for developing an MSP proposal

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