Deadline: 25 October 2016
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is currently inviting applicants from civil society organization to submit Letters of Inquiry (LoIs) for its Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot with an aim to encourage local indigenous, afro-descendent and environmental civil society groups to be effective advocates and facilitators of multi-stakeholder approaches that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the Tropical Andes Hotspot.
Crosscutting Themes
- Mainstreaming resilience to climate change
- Strengthening capacities of local indigenous, afro-descendent and mestizo communities.
Funding Information
This call provides for the financing of small and large grants:
- Small grants can reach up to US$20,000.
- Large grants range from US$20,000 onwards. The average size of CEPF large grants is approximately $140,000.
Duration
All projects funded under this call must be completed before April 30, 2020 in line with the closing of the CEPF Tropical Andes investment program.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for CEPF grant, the applicant needs to meet the following criteria:
- Be a civil society organization such as social organization, no governmental, private company, and university among others.
- Have a legal personality independent of any government agency or actor;
- Have the authority to apply for and receive private funds, and be able to account for in a transparent manner and under a separate bank account.
- Not be able to assert a claim of sovereign immunity
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the LOI form via given website.
Eligible Country: Bolivia
For more information, please visit Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.
