UUPCRS : Upscaling Urban Poor Community Renewal Scheme

Menu of Projects that can be Funded


Menu of Projects that can be Funded

Physical and Environmental Development Projects such as: 

  • Micro drainage system;
  • Sanitation facilities such as septic tanks, public toilet and bath, and laundry;
  • Sewer lines and small-scale wastewater treatment plant;
  • Water supply systems comprising of well drilling, pipe laying, elevated storage tank, public faucet, rain water collection tank and tapping of main line from existing water works or spring source;
  • Solid waste disposal management system that involves development of areas for solid waste disposal, waste segregation, composting, and drop and collection points;
  • Pathways to include widening and paving of walkway/roadway;
  • Site development to comprise geodetic works, earthworks, provision of power supply facilities and amenities;
  • Rip-rap and retaining wall structures, gravity walls, i.e. dikes to control soil erosion and landslides; 

Socio-economic Development Projects such as: 

  • Health Center
  • School Building
  • Child Care and Nutrition Center
  • Community Center
  • Housing Constructions

Equipment for solid waste management and facilities such as: 

  • Garbage receptacles
  • Pushcarts, wheelbarrow or motorized vehicle
  • Waste segregation equipment such as simple waste sorters with conveyor belts
  • Spade
  • Weighing scale
  • Garbage bins

Training support for infrastructure and livelihood programs to include: 

  • Infrastructure systems and technologies
  • Micro-finance and small scale industry development
  • Waste Management disposal
  • Financial Management

Professional and technical support 

  • Design of civil works
  • Geodetic surveys
  • Preparation of subdivision or re-blocking plans

Criteria for Selection of an Implementing Agency

Accessing Grants

PHILSSA 3/F Hoffner Building, Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Tel: +63 (2) 426-4328 / 426-0811 Fax: +63 (2) 426-4327