The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals for its Global Plastics Innovation Programme (GPIP), an initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution through grassroots innovation.
Funded by the Chinese government and the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund, the programme seeks revolutionary, locally grounded solutions to tackle plastic pollution while fostering sustainable development.
According to UNIDO’s 2021 mapping of Nigeria’s plastic value chain, there are significant untapped opportunities in material innovation, circular business models, community-led recycling, and financing tools that not only reduce plastic waste but also create jobs, support entrepreneurship, and build community resilience.
This open call supports Nigeria-based innovators and organisations working to transform these opportunities into impactful solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be based in Nigeria and propose solutions relevant to Nigeria.
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Offer early-stage, unconventional ideas rooted in local realities.
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Design with users in mind and focus on scalable, inclusive, and sustainable impact.
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Propose either single-focus or multi-sector innovations.
Grant Information
Grants between $10,000 and $20,000 are available for successful proposals.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit proposals detailing:
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Information about their organization
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The proposed innovation
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Anticipated impact
Submit proposals by email. More information and the application link are available here:
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals for its Global Plastics Innovation Programme (GPIP) with funding from the Chinese government and the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund. The initiative focuses on finding innovative, locally grounded solutions to tackle plastic pollution and encourage sustainable development in Nigeria. A 2021 mapping of Nigeria’s plastic value chain by UNIDO revealed significant opportunities in material innovation, community-led recycling, and circular business models that can reduce plastic waste while fostering entrepreneurship and job creation.
Eligibility for the program requires applicants to be based in Nigeria with solutions relevant to the local context. Proposed innovations should be early-stage, unconventional, user-focused, scalable, inclusive, and sustainable, targeting either single-focus or multi-sector areas. Grants of $10,000 to $20,000 are available for successful proposals.
Interested applicants should submit proposals by email, including information about their organization, proposed innovation, and anticipated impact. The application deadline is June 13, 2025, and further application details can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/nigeria/news/open-call-proposals-reimagining-nigerias-plastic-crisis-through-grassroots-innovation).
