Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
The Amazon Sustainable Landscape II – Guyana Project provides small grants starting from US$10,000 to support Sustainable Land and Water Management initiatives in communities within the North Rupununi and Kanuku Mountains Area. The program funds projects focused on environmental conservation, sustainable livelihoods, restoration activities, community capacity building, and the integration of traditional knowledge to strengthen long-term ecosystem management.
About the Program
The Amazon Sustainable Landscape II – Guyana Project is a grant initiative implemented through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support community-led actions that promote sustainable land and water management in environmentally significant areas of Guyana.
The program aims to strengthen environmental stewardship, improve natural resource management practices, and empower local communities to actively participate in conservation and sustainable development efforts.
Funding supports practical projects that contribute to healthier ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods, and improved management of land and water resources.
Program Objectives
The program seeks to:
- Promote sustainable land and water management practices.
- Strengthen environmental conservation and ecosystem protection.
- Support community participation in natural resource management.
- Enhance local capacity for environmental stewardship.
- Improve sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- Encourage restoration and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes.
- Preserve and integrate traditional ecological knowledge into conservation efforts.
Focus Areas
Projects must align with one or more of the following focus areas:
- Capacity building and community training.
- Environmental monitoring and resource management.
- Sustainable livelihood development.
- Sustainable productive practices.
- Ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation activities.
- Integration and preservation of traditional knowledge.
- Community-based environmental conservation initiatives.
- Land and water resource protection activities.
Funding Information
- Grants start from US$10,000.
- Funding is available for eligible community-based projects.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide co-financing to strengthen project impact and sustainability.
- Funding supports activities that directly contribute to sustainable land and water management objectives.
Project Implementation Period
Supported projects will be implemented during the following period:
- Start Date: August 2026
- End Date: June 2027
Projects should be designed to achieve measurable outcomes within this implementation timeframe.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Communities located within the North Rupununi Wetlands area.
- Communities within the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area.
- Community-based organisations.
- Women’s groups.
- Youth groups.
- Partnerships between communities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between proposed activities and sustainable resource management goals.
Eligible Project Activities
Examples of activities that may be supported include:
- Community environmental training programs.
- Sustainable agriculture and land-use initiatives.
- Water resource conservation projects.
- Biodiversity monitoring and data collection activities.
- Reforestation and habitat restoration efforts.
- Traditional knowledge documentation and application.
- Community-led conservation planning.
- Sustainable income-generating activities linked to environmental protection.
How the Program Works
- Develop a project idea that supports sustainable land and water management objectives.
- Ensure the proposed project aligns with one or more program focus areas.
- Confirm eligibility as a community, community-based organisation, youth group, women’s group, or eligible partnership.
- Prepare a project proposal outlining objectives, activities, expected outcomes, and budget requirements.
- Include co-financing contributions where possible to strengthen the application.
- Submit the application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Successful applicants receive grant funding and implement activities between August 2026 and June 2027.
Why This Program Matters
Sustainable management of land and water resources is essential for protecting biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, supporting local livelihoods, and strengthening climate resilience.
This program helps communities:
- Protect valuable natural resources.
- Improve environmental management practices.
- Increase local participation in conservation efforts.
- Strengthen sustainable economic opportunities.
- Preserve traditional environmental knowledge.
- Support long-term ecosystem health and resilience.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Clearly demonstrate how the project supports sustainable land and water management.
- Align proposed activities with one or more program focus areas.
- Include realistic objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrate community involvement and local support.
- Present a detailed and practical implementation plan.
- Highlight environmental, social, and economic benefits.
- Include co-financing contributions whenever possible.
Common Application Mistakes
- Proposing activities that do not align with program priorities.
- Providing unclear project objectives or outcomes.
- Submitting incomplete budgets or work plans.
- Failing to demonstrate community participation.
- Ignoring opportunities to include co-financing support.
- Presenting unrealistic timelines or implementation strategies.
- Insufficient explanation of environmental benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Amazon Sustainable Landscape II – Guyana Small Grants Program?
It is a grant program that supports community-led projects focused on sustainable land and water management, conservation, restoration, and sustainable livelihoods in the North Rupununi and Kanuku Mountains Area.
How much funding is available?
Successful applicants can receive grants starting from US$10,000.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include communities, community-based organisations, women’s groups, youth groups, and community-NGO partnerships located within the eligible project areas.
What types of projects are supported?
Projects related to capacity building, environmental monitoring, sustainable livelihoods, restoration activities, sustainable productive practices, and traditional knowledge integration are eligible.
Is co-financing required?
Co-financing is encouraged but not stated as mandatory. Providing co-financing may strengthen an application.
When will funded projects be implemented?
Projects will be implemented between August 2026 and June 2027.
Why is traditional knowledge included as a focus area?
Traditional knowledge often provides valuable insights into sustainable resource management and can strengthen conservation outcomes while preserving cultural heritage.
Conclusion
The Amazon Sustainable Landscape II – Guyana Small Grants Program provides an important opportunity for communities and local organisations to secure funding for environmental conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and natural resource management initiatives. With grants starting from US$10,000 and a strong focus on community participation, the program supports practical solutions that contribute to long-term sustainability and ecosystem resilience in the North Rupununi and Kanuku Mountains Area.
For more information, visit EPA.