Yes, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does
give grants to support development projects and programs in developing
countries. UNDP manages a range of funding mechanisms that provide grants to
national governments, civil society organizations, and other development
partners.
Some of the grant programs managed by UNDP include:
Global
Environment Facility (GEF): UNDP serves as an implementing agency for the
GEF, which provides grants to support projects that address global
environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and
land degradation.
United
Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women: UNDP manages this trust
fund, which provides grants to organizations working to prevent and
respond to violence against women and girls.
Small
Grants Programme: UNDP manages the Small Grants Programme, which provides
grants of up to $50,000 to support community-led projects that promote
sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Women's
Economic Empowerment Programme: UNDP provides grants to support women's
economic empowerment in developing countries, with a focus on promoting
gender equality and women's access to economic opportunities.
These are just a few examples of the grant programs managed
by UNDP. The organization also works with national governments and other
development partners to provide tailored grant support for specific development
priorities and challenges.