CAPPP’s Conservation Stewards Program: Supporting Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem around the World

Deadline: 15 October 2016

The Conservation Agreements Private Partnership Platform (CAPPP) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) in order to catalyze private sector participation in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service maintenance.

CAPPP’s goal is to protect at least 1 million hectares of high biodiversity areas, by supporting conservation agreements with at least 30 communities around the world and engaging at least 15 private sector partners.

Priority Areas

Shape product-sourcing relationships between private sector companies and communities.
Develop conservation partnerships that support compliance with corporate social and environmental responsibility commitments.
Build capacity of small- and medium-sized enterprises to promote community participation in product/service supply chains that benefit conservation and economic development.

Funding Information

CAPPP grants will be for up to 3 years and up to $250,000 (larger grants may be considered but will be subject to additional review and approval).
Funding will support conservation agreements currently under implementation that have developed or are developing a relationship with the private sector.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible grantees will include local, national and international NGOs interested in using conservation agreements to catalyze private sector participation in community-based conservation.
These organizations will implement conservation agreements with local communities and land owners who can secure the conservation of high biodiversity areas or areas providing ecosystem services.
Successful applications will include clear and compelling justification for how conservation agreements will support institutional strategy and help ensure sustainability of results beyond the Platform’s implementation
Eligible partners must have a sound and tested financial and administrative system that will be assessed through the application process. In accordance with CI procedures, applicants must describe in detail their existing administrative and financial structures and how these structures will support effective and efficient implementation.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a multi-year proposal (up to 3 years) via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit Conservation Stewards Program.