Eight Community Environmental Projects Awarded Funding Under the Eswatini Environment Fund 2026/2027 Grant Cycle

The Honourable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has officially announced the successful projects awarded funding under the Eswatini Environment Fund (EEF) 2026/2027 Grant Cycle, marking another significant milestone in Government’s continued investment in community-led environmental conservation, restoration and sustainable natural resource management.

The announcement follows a highly competitive Call for Proposals, which attracted 186 applications from communities, civil society organisations, educational institutions and environmental stakeholders across the Kingdom. The overwhelming response demonstrates the growing national commitment to environmental stewardship and the increasing recognition of community-driven solutions in addressing environmental challenges.

After a rigorous and transparent evaluation process, eight (8) projects were selected for funding based on their potential to deliver measurable environmental, social and economic benefits while contributing towards Eswatini’s national environmental priorities.

The successful projects are:

1. Madvohane Wetland Project

Grant Awarded: E300,000.00
Location: Madvohane, Gebeni – Manzini Region

2. Dream Home Investment Nkoyoyo/Mpolonjeni ECO-HUB DHI Waste Management Project

Grant Awarded: E300,000.00
Location: Mpolonjeni, Hhohho Region

3. Landfill Reduction: From Waste to Construction Material & Moving Towards a Circular Economy

Grant Awarded: E300,000.00
Location: Vuvulane – Lubombo Region

4. Kuvalwa Kweludvonga Mphunyuka Donga Project

Grant Awarded: E250,000.00
Location: Mphunyuka, Lomfa – Shiselweni Region

5. Mlindazwe High School Rainwater Harvesting Project

Grant Awarded: E180,000.00
Location: Mlindazwe, Mhlambanyatsi – Manzini Region

6. Kubiyela Litete kaLiba Project

Grant Awarded: E300,000.00
Location: Hlatsi, Dzakasini, KaLiba – Shiselweni Region

7. Conservation and Restoration of

Warburgia salutaris

(Sibhaha) in the Ngudzeni Area – A Commercialisation Concept

Grant Awarded: E300,000.00
Location: Nkonjwa – Lubombo Region

8. Manjolo Donga Rehabilitation Project

Grant Awarded: E100,000.00
Location: Manjolo – Lubombo Region

Speaking during the announcement, the Honourable Minister commended the exceptional level of participation received during this funding cycle, noting that the 186 applications reflected a growing environmental consciousness among emaSwati and a collective willingness to contribute towards safeguarding the country’s natural resources.

The Minister expressed appreciation to every organisation and community that submitted a proposal, acknowledging the time, dedication and innovation invested in developing project concepts aimed at addressing environmental challenges.

Recognising that only a limited number of projects could be supported under the available funding, the Minister encouraged unsuccessful applicants not to lose hope. Instead, they were urged to refine and strengthen their proposals by building on lessons learnt during this application cycle and to prepare for the next Call for Proposals. She emphasised that every application represents an important contribution towards building a stronger national environmental movement and that future funding opportunities will continue to create space for new and improved initiatives.

Addressing the successful beneficiaries, the Honourable Minister congratulated the eight project implementers and reminded them that the grants represent both an opportunity and a responsibility. She urged recipients to utilise the funds prudently, transparently and strictly for the purposes for which they were awarded, ensuring full accountability throughout project implementation.

She further highlighted that the funded initiatives are expected to contribute significantly towards ecosystem restoration, sustainable waste management, water conservation, biodiversity protection, land rehabilitation and climate resilience, while simultaneously creating livelihood opportunities and strengthening community participation in environmental management.

The Eswatini Environment Fund remains committed to financing innovative, community-centred environmental initiatives that deliver lasting ecological, social and economic benefits. Through partnerships with communities, government institutions, development partners and the private sector, the Fund continues to advance sustainable environmental management and support Eswatini’s national development agenda.

As implementation of the 2026/2027 portfolio begins, the Eswatini Environment Fund looks forward to working closely with all grant recipients to ensure that these projects become models of environmental excellence, sustainable development and community empowerment across the Kingdom.