$30,000 Grants Available under Nagao Wetland Fund

Deadline: 31-Mar-23

The Nagao Wetland Fund (NWF) is a grant scheme jointly launched by the Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) and the Secretariat of Convention on Wetlands for conservation and wise use of all wetlands by supporting local and national actions in the Asia-Oceania region.

The funding is specifically provided to projects that aim to implement the overall goals and targets of the Ramsar Strategic Plan 2016 – 2024.

Funding Information

• Maximum of 30,000 USD per project.

Eligibility Criteria

• NWF is open for national and local governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and local communities of the countries listed on Section 3 “Target Countries and regions” and Contracting Parties in Central and West Asia. Countries that are not yet Contracting Parties to the Convention of Wetlands, but have clearly signaled their intention to join, may apply for grants from the NWF to support activities necessary for the accession process. It should be noted that if resources in the NWF are scarce, such assistance might receive a lower priority than assistance to Contracting Parties.
• Every proposal shall require an official endorsement from their respective head of the Administrative Authority or the National Focal Point of the Convention. The proof of endorsement to be provided is in the Project Summary and Endorsment Form (also in Section B of ‘Standard Operating Guidelines or SOG’). A Contracting Party, when considering submitting or endorsing a project, should consider how the project fits with its national planning for the implementation of the Convention, and in particular which Target(s) of the Strategic Plan 2016-2024 the project will address.
• It should be noted that:
  • Projects are expected to be implemented within one-year.
  • Countries are unlikely to be awarded more than one project in any year. Thus, the Administrative Authorities of the Convention of the eligible Contracting Parties are encouraged to make a pre-selection of potential projects and endorse only the one considered to the top priority for advancing the implementation of the Convention in the country.
  • The amount allocated for the total cost for equipment and salaries is recommended to not exceed 20% of the overall Project Costs. In the case it does exceed 20% then it should be appropriate to the objectives and the budget allocated is rationalized.

For more information, visit Nagao Wetland Fund.