Deadline: 11-Jul-22
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme invites Civil Society Organisations, Academic and Research Institutions to submit project proposals that promote and support innovative, inclusive and scalable initiatives, and foster multi stakeholder partnerships at the local level to tackle and addresses environmental conservation in the landscapes under the following strategic initiatives of:
- community-based conservation of threatened ecosystems and species;
- sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and food security;
- low-carbon energy access co-benefits and local to global coalitions for chemicals and waste management in line with the country environmental management and development priorities as well as the GEF targets.
The proposed projects are planned to support the Community Management of Protected Areas for Conservation (COMPACT) replication project and to be implemented within Operational Phase 7 landscape to support local communities within the boundaries of Panhandle of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount for the proposed project under this call is the Pula amount equivalent to USD 50,000.00.
Duration: The proposed project is expected to run for a period of 2 years from the date of signing of the Agreement by both parties. In this regard, it is important that eligible entities set realistic timeframes that will enable completion of the project on time, within budget and with the desired results.
Outputs
In line with the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), the expected outputs of the proposed projects include:
- Reports detailing progress (narrative and financial) in the overall implementation of GEF/SGP projects.
- Final product, desired results and impact as per the approved project proposal.
- At least 3 knowledge products for dissemination including but not limited to; guidance notes, toolkits, posters, brochures, and video documentary, short stories, policy briefs etc.
Responsibilities
- Undertake consultations with local authorities, local communities, Technical Advisory Committees at District levels and other stakeholders to facilitate consensus building, cooperation and partnership in developing the proposal;
- Propose pilot projects that promote environmental conservation and poverty reduction in line with the COMPACT site strategy;
- During implementation, Grantee projects to promote the enhancement and utilization of indigenous knowledge and traditional knowledge systems for the sustainable use of the natural resources;
- Conduct periodic project site visits and monitor project progress according to the approved Annual Work Plans (AWPs);
- Oversee and ensure that all planned activities as per approved AWPs are implemented and adhere to the standards in line with the respective sectoral requirements;
- As part of the knowledge management and communication of the GEF/SGP, capture and share best practices and lessons learnt from project implementation and monitoring and submit to the National Coordinator (NC) for approval and dissemination;
- Maintain good working relationship with the GEF/SGP National Coordinator and ensure continuous and timely flow of updates to the NC on all relevant matters concerning activities supported by the Programme.
Eligibility Criteria
The SGP only supports non-profit oriented institutions registered in Botswana such as; Civil Society Organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations and Community-Based Organizations), Academic and Research Institutions. Proposals submitted by the eligible entities should be as follows;
- Proof of registration as a Civil Society Organisation (CBO or NGO) including copies of registration certificate, constitution or governing documents;
- Academic and Research Institutions established with an Act of parliament, proof of registration provided;
- A consortium of CSOs can apply as partners with one CSO being the lead entity and executor of the project; institutional arrangements should show clear role clarity between the two entities.
CSOs led and working towards uplifting the inclusion of the vulnerable groups such as; Women, Youths, People Living Disabilities and San communities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_file.cfm?doc_id=299705
