Application Deadline:
20 October 2026.
About Organisation
The United Nations Development Programme works with governments, civil society and other partners to address development challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its partnership with the Government of the Czech Republic, the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals promotes the transfer of innovative approaches, expertise and technologies to partner countries. The Czech Challenge Fund supports solutions that respond to locally identified development needs. Its approach encourages collaboration between organisations, local partners and experts to develop practical interventions with potential for sustainability, replication and wider development impact.
About the Grant
The Czech Challenge Fund 2026 supports innovative projects that address development challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Moldova. It provides funding for pilot projects, technology applications, new services and knowledge-sharing initiatives that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Areas of interest include sustainable cities, waste management, education, healthcare, agriculture and industrial innovation. Successful projects can receive between US$20,000 and US$40,000 for implementation lasting up to 12 months. Applicants must demonstrate the innovation’s potential to address local needs and produce sustainable outcomes. At least 20% co-funding is required.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include private-sector organisations, universities, research institutions, NGOs, nonprofit organisations and other legally registered entities. Projects must address a development challenge in one of the three eligible countries. Applicants registered outside the implementation country must establish a partnership with a suitable local organisation and document the collaboration. Proposals should demonstrate innovation, development impact, long-term sustainability and potential for replication. Applicants must also meet the programme’s co-funding and registration requirements.
How to Apply?
Visit the official Czech Challenge Fund website and review the 2026 call documentation. Identify the eligible implementation country and establish a local partnership where required. Prepare a proposal explaining the development problem, proposed solution, implementation plan, expected outcomes and budget. Demonstrate the required co-funding and register on the UNDP Quantum platform before submitting the application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 20 October 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
