How to Access the GEF Trust Fund

This presentation provides a structured overview of how countries and eligible stakeholders can access financing from the Global Environment Facility Trust Fund, explaining its mandate, institutional framework, and operational processes. It outlines the purpose of Global Environment Facility financing, eligibility criteria, and the types of projects supported, including full-sized projects, medium-sized projects, enabling activities, and programmatic approaches. The document describes the roles of participating institutions, national focal points, and agencies in project development, approval, and implementation. It also explains the project cycle, approval pathways, and access modalities, including traditional and direct access.