UN Habitat Urban Resilience and Governance Capacity Building Grant
UN Habitat invites proposals for urban resilience and governance capacity building in secondary cities of Africa and Asia. The grant supports local governments in developing disaster risk reduction strategies, participatory planning, and financial management for climate adaptation. Proposals should include training modules for municipal staff, community engagement plans, and MEAL frameworks to track resilience outcomes. Gender-responsive and youth-inclusive approaches are mandatory.
Strategic Overview
UN Habitat invites proposals for urban resilience and governance capacity building in secondary cities of Africa and Asia. The grant supports local governments in developing disaster risk reduction strategies, participatory planning, and financial management for climate adaptation. Proposals should include training modules for municipal staff, community engagement plans, and MEAL frameworks to track resilience outcomes. Gender-responsive and youth-inclusive approaches are mandatory.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, urban planning think tanks, and capacity building organizations. Partnerships with local universities and municipalities are required.
Priorities
Urban disaster risk reduction, participatory governance, municipal finance, and climate-resilient infrastructure planning.
Eligibility
Registered non-profit or academic institution. Demonstrated experience in urban governance and capacity building. Must include a letter of support from partner municipality.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Governance Needs Assessment & Proposal – 'Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector' course equips teams to design governance capacity building. Phase 2: Financial Management for Local Governments – 'Financial Management for NGOs' module tailored to public sector budgeting. Phase 3: Participatory Planning & MEAL – 'Project Planning and Management' and 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' courses enable community-driven monitoring. Phase 4: Fundraising for Urban Resilience – 'Fundraising & Resource Mobilization For NGOs Training Workshop' helps sustain initiatives beyond grant period. GSLI courses build the multi-sectoral expertise needed to win and implement urban resilience grants.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Project Planning and Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Fundraising & Resource Mobilization For NGOs Training Workshop
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Persona: General
Urgency: Normal