Deadline: 02-Apr-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting proposals for projects promoting nature-based solutions (NbS) in San Juan province, Dominican Republic. The initiative focuses on sustainable food systems, ecosystem restoration, climate-resilient agriculture, and inclusive community participation, with an emphasis on women, youth, and small-scale producers.
Overview of the Program
The WFP initiative, “Impulsando la Transformación de los Sistemas Alimentarios en la República Dominicana: Modelo escalable de la cuenca del Yaque del Sur”, aims to pilot an integrated territorial model to transform food systems sustainably.
Key goals include:
- Strengthening institutional and community capacities
- Aligning public and private investments for sustainability
- Generating actionable evidence to guide interventions
- Promoting active participation of local communities, particularly women, youth, and small-scale producers
The program emphasizes that sustainable transformation requires coordinated multi-level governance, community engagement, and the institutionalization of innovative practices.
Focus Areas
Projects should address one or more of the following areas:
- Community Co-Existence: Strengthening relationships between local communities and natural resources
- Forestry Production: Sustainable forest management and reforestation
- Integrated Territorial Governance: Aligning policies, stakeholders, and investments
- Ecosystem Restoration: Rehabilitation of degraded landscapes
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Adaptive practices to withstand climate shocks
- School Food Environments: Promoting nutrition-sensitive interventions
- Green Financial Inclusion: Access to sustainable finance for local actors
- Multi-Level Governance: Coordination between municipal, regional, and national actors
- Community Participation & Protection: Inclusive and safe engagement of local populations
- Gender Equity: Ensuring equal opportunities for women and marginalized groups
Objectives of the Call
This call seeks proposals to identify and implement one scalable nature-based solution (NbS) in San Juan province. Key objectives include:
- Assessing the most relevant NbS for the territory
- Identifying priority interventions in vulnerable communities
- Conducting risk analyses to ensure feasibility and sustainability
- Coordinating capacity-building actions with relevant authorities
- Integrating protection and gender-sensitive approaches into project design
- Systematizing, reporting, and maintaining community feedback mechanisms
- Ensuring complementarity with other ongoing WFP initiatives
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants are organizations capable of implementing nature-based solutions in San Juan province, including:
- Civil society organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Institutions with experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and food systems
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to engage local communities, coordinate with authorities, and implement gender- and protection-sensitive interventions.
How to Apply
- Identify Potential NbS: Conduct preliminary assessments to determine relevant solutions for the territory
- Engage Stakeholders: Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and WFP focal points
- Design Project Proposal: Include objectives, planned activities, risk assessments, and expected outcomes
- Submit Proposal: Provide all required documentation via WFP’s official application portal
- Capacity-Building & Implementation: Work with communities and authorities to ensure participatory development
- Monitoring & Reporting: Establish feedback mechanisms, track results, and document project actions
Tips for a Strong Proposal
- Clearly define the nature-based solution and its impact
- Demonstrate alignment with local priorities and ongoing WFP initiatives
- Include participatory approaches with women, youth, and small-scale producers
- Incorporate risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms are included
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring community participation or local governance structures
- Neglecting gender and protection considerations
- Failing to demonstrate feasibility or alignment with territorial priorities
- Overlooking integration with other WFP programs
- Submitting incomplete risk assessments or unclear implementation plans
Conclusion
The WFP San Juan Nature-Based Solutions initiative offers a unique opportunity to pilot sustainable and climate-resilient interventions in the Dominican Republic. By combining community engagement, ecosystem restoration, climate-smart agriculture, and gender equity, the program fosters transformative food systems and resilient communities, contributing to long-term environmental and social sustainability.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.