Waste reduction and circular economy development grant programme in Georgia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part the EU-funded joint programme ‘Green, Inclusive and Circular Economy: Waste Reduction and Recycling for Citizens’ Health’, has announced a call for proposals to support the establishment of extended producer responsibility (EPR) waste management systems in Georgia, aligned with EU standards.

The call for proposals seeks to support eligible producer responsibility organisations (PROs) and civil society organisations (CSOs/NGOs) in implementing practical, measurable initiatives that reduce, reuse, recover, and/or recycle waste across at least one of the seven targeted EPR waste streams:

• used portable batteries and accumulators;
• used lead-acid batteries;
• waste oils;
• waste electrical and electronic equipment;
• packaging;
• end-of-life tyres;
• end-of-life vehicles.

The grant programme will primarily finance capital investments in infrastructure, equipment, and technologies, while also supporting operational improvements and the introduction of innovative service models, provided these are directly linked to strengthening waste management systems (collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling, and/or recovery). The proposed project must clearly demonstrate how it contributes to relevant waste stream(s) in line with at least one of the 4R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle, or recovery).

Eligible applicants should have at least two years of experience working on waste management and circular economy development and commit to co-financing at least 10 per cent of project costs (in cash or in-kind).

The deadline for applications is 1 May. 

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Please note that upcoming developments in the legal and regulatory environment of Georgia may affect the implementation of this call for participation and activities supported under it.