UN Habitat Grant: Urban Resilience Capacity Building for Local Governments in Post-Conflict Regions
UN Habitat is offering grants to strengthen urban resilience in post-conflict regions through capacity building for local governments. Focus areas include participatory governance, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable urban planning. Projects must include robust M&E and financial accountability mechanisms. This aligns with the New Urban Agenda and SDG 11. GSLI’s courses on governance, project management, and fundraising equip local authorities to design and implement resilient urban strategies effectively.
Strategic Overview
UN Habitat is offering grants to strengthen urban resilience in post-conflict regions through capacity building for local governments. Focus areas include participatory governance, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable urban planning. Projects must include robust M&E and financial accountability mechanisms. This aligns with the New Urban Agenda and SDG 11. GSLI’s courses on governance, project management, and fundraising equip local authorities to design and implement resilient urban strategies effectively.
Who is it For?
Local governments, municipalities, and NGOs with experience in urban development and capacity building in post-conflict settings.
Priorities
Enhancing local governance, promoting inclusive planning, integrating disaster risk reduction, and ensuring financial sustainability.
Eligibility
Applicants must be legally registered in the target country. Budget between $200K and $800K. Proven ability to work with local governments required.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Conduct participatory urban resilience assessments with local stakeholders. Phase 2: Deliver GSLI’s 'Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector' and 'Project Planning and Management' courses to local officials. Phase 3: Implement a financial management framework using 'Financial Management for NGOs' to ensure donor compliance. Phase 4: Develop fundraising strategies via 'Writing Winning Proposals' course to sustain initiatives. GSLI courses directly address UN Habitat’s capacity gaps in governance and finance.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector
- Project Planning and Management
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Writing Winning Proposals
Deadline: 2026-08-15
Persona: General
Urgency: Normal