YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,
The Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund (the Fund) is a partnership between the United Nations (UN) in Malaysia and Yayasan Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan Malaysia (Yayasan MySDG), supported by the Ministry of Finance has officially launched the Call for Proposals 2026/2027. This grant funds innovative, scalable, and community-driven initiatives that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia.
Guided by the principle of Leave No One Behind (LNOB), the fund prioritizes initiatives that improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable populations while strengthening local capacity and supporting sustainable and inclusive development. It encourages partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure everyone benefits from sustainable development.
If your research can be translated into real-world, grassroots impact for vulnerable communities (such as B40, indigenous peoples, or persons with disabilities), this is the ideal funding avenue for you.
Thematic Focus: Pillars and Priority Areas
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People & Prosperity
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Planet
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Peace & Partnership
Project Duration: Projects must run for a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 24 months.
Key Submission Requirements
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Template: Must use the official ProDoc Template and include all required supporting documents.
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Formatting: Maximum 20 pages using font size 11.
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Limit: Maximum 3 proposals per university/legal entity.
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Community Focus: Proposals must show evidence of consultation with stakeholders and intended beneficiaries.
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Approval: Submissions must be fully vetted and signed off by institution's senior management.
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Target Areas: High priority is given to projects impacting Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis.
For further details on eligibility criteria, thematic priorities and the application process, please download and review the brochure in full HERE.
Submission Timeline
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Remark |
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26 June -16 July 2026 |
Submission of application to RMC at https://forms.gle/ Fund's Project Document (ProDoc) Template Note: The project proposal should be no longer than 20 pages. |
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17 July - 31 July 2026 |
Evaluation by internal reviewer & revision by applicant |
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3 - 7 Aug 2026 |
GOU screen & submit to secretariat |
For full eligibility criteria, application templates, and to register for the UN orientation briefing, visit the Official UN Malaysia Portal.
MALAYSIA-UN SDG TRUST FUND SECRETARIAT
For further clarification, you may contact the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Secretariat at myun.sdgtrustfund@un.org
Let’s drive sustainable change together!
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