EU and Philippines Extend Grant Facilities for Circular Economy Initiatives

Strategic Insights -

The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have agreed to extend the submission period for proposals under two grant facilities until 19 May 2025. These grant facilities, funded under the EU Green Economy Partnership with the Philippines (GEPP), aim to support local initiatives in ten partner Local Government Units (LGUs) to reduce waste, promote inclusion, and raise environmental education. The grants will focus on scaling inclusive, grassroots initiatives and behavioural change interventions in the areas of circular economy, particularly those led by local actors and targeting the informal sector, gender, and social inclusion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EU and the Philippines have extended the submission period for proposals under two grant facilities until 19 May 2025.
  • The Community Grants and the Circular Economy Education and Behavioural Change Grants will support initiatives in ten partner LGUs to reduce waste, promote inclusion, and raise environmental education.
  • The grants are part of the EU's broader partnership with the Philippine government to build greener, more resilient communities.
  • The EU-PH Green Economy Partnership will run from 2023-2028 with a grant of P3.67 billion (EUR60 million) from the EU.
  • The programme is co-funded by Germany's development agency GIZ and implemented by GIZ, UNDP Philippines, Expertise France with Global Green Growth Institute, and the International Finance Corporation.
  • The programme aims to accelerate the transition to a greener economy while sustaining economic growth that benefits all Filipinos.

Statistics:

  • The EU and the Philippines have agreed to extend the submission period for proposals until 19 May 2025.
  • The grant facilities will support initiatives in ten partner LGUs, including Baguio City, Pasig City, Caloocan City, Quezon City, Puerto Princesa City, Iloilo City, Ormoc City, Davao City, Island Garden City of Samal, and Del Carmen.
  • The EU-PH Green Economy Partnership will run from 2023-2028 with a grant of P3.67 billion (EUR60 million) from the EU.
  • The programme is co-funded by Germany's development agency GIZ.

Sources:

  • European Union External Action Service news release.
  • EU-PH Green Economy Partnership with the Philippines (GEPP) project.