UNCLS | Grant Application

Required inputs

What a seller needs to enter when applying

The draft application combines business identity, circular operations data, funding requests, compliance evidence, and storeowner material requests in one package.

Store identity and contact details

Confirm who is applying, where the store operates, and how reviewers can reach the lead contact.

Store or seller name *

Primary contact *

Email address *

Phone number

City and country *

Seller type *

Years in operation

Average garments processed per month

Operations and sustainability profile

Show how the business keeps clothing in use and what share of inventory already aligns with UNCLS goals.

Secondhand inventory share (%) *

Natural-material inventory share (%)

Garments diverted from landfill each year

Monthly repair capacity

Operations summary *

Funding request and use of funds

Specify how much support is requested and which parts of the resale operation the grant would strengthen.

Requested amount (USD) *

Implementation timeline

Repair tools and labor Machines, mending supplies, alteration benches, and paid repair hours. Authentication and trust tools Inventory records, authenticity systems, product labeling, and condition grading. Seller stability costs Storefront rent, pop-up fees, staffing, shipping, or e-commerce setup. Customer education and outreach In-store messaging, circular-fashion education, and shopper benefit materials.

How will the funds be used? *

Supporting documents and evidence

Reviewers need a basic operating record, proof of the business, and evidence behind the sustainability claims.

Business registration or seller verification

Budget or cost breakdown

Inventory or sourcing summary

Storefront or operations photos

Evidence notes

Storeowner materials and compliance review

Choose whether the store wants the shopper-facing advert package, annual certification review, or both.

Request customer benefits advert materials Supported stores can display a shopper-facing advert that explains UNCLS-linked pricing and repair benefits. Preview the customer advert

Request annual compliance certificate review Stores that meet the framework's standards can receive a UNCLS sustainability certificate after review. Preview the compliance certificate

How will you display the customer advert?

Compliance lead or reviewer contact

Current sustainable inventory share (%)

Preferred certification review cycle

Compliance and customer-benefit notes

This draft page is a checklist and mock application form. It does not transmit data. After preparing the information above, use the contact page to submit the package to the UNCLS team.

Go to submission contacts Download policy package

Prepare the full National Sustainable Grant application before you submit.

What a seller needs to enter when applying

Annual sustainability compliance certificate

Prepare the full National Sustainable Grant application before you submit.

What a seller needs to enter when applying

Shopper benefits advert for supported stores

Annual sustainability compliance certificate