3rd Call for Proposals: Nature Based and Innovative Solutions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Deadline: 7-April-23

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) is seeking applications from eligible registered government agencies, local universities or colleges, registered local or regional (Caribbean) non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private businesses, local community associations, and other appropriate local entities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under its Grant-Making Framework.

Types of Projects to be Supported

• The call for proposal will focus on Nature Based and Innovative Solutions.
• The grant-making process will conform to the grant-making policies and procedures in the Operations Manual of the SVGCF and the Grant-Making Framework. This Request for Proposals is financed with resources from The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) under the management of SVGCF.
• Projects to be supported should contribute to the realization of the Two (2) Grant-Making Goals of the SVGCF, which are:
  • Grant-Making Goal 1 – Protect and enhance ecosystems: Protect and enhance critical ecosystems in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines against threats inclusive of pollution, unsustainable development, climate change.
  • Projects to be supported which will contribute to the realization of this Grant-Making Goal will include:
    • Reduce Pollution of Plastic waste.
    • Biodiversity conservation programs, implementation of restoration activities.
    • Habitat, species, and natural re-sources conservation and management.
    • Strengthening capacity for Survey, assessment and monitoring of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
    • Equipment linked to the conservation of marine and terrestrial eco-systems.
    • Regeneration or reforestation of degraded forest lands
  • Grant-Making Goal 2 – Strengthen the governance and management effectiveness of protected areas: Strengthen the effectiveness of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PAs to protect critical environments.
  • Projects to be supported which will contribute to the realization of this Grant-Making Goal will include:
    • Enhance capacity to manage knowledge and mainstream findings from rehabilitation/regeneration/management interventions into national/local decision making and policy development.
    • Enhance the capacity of local governance for Rehabilitation or regeneration of degraded forest lands.
    • Building the climate resilience of communities around PAs by expanding or improving existing alternative livelihood initiatives.
    • Enhance the capacity of local governance arrangements for data collection quality, monitoring, assessment and reporting on the state of PAs.
  • Grant-Making Goal 4 – Create sustainable livelihoods: Provide funding and training to persons supporting conservation efforts.
  • Projects to be supported which will contribute to the realization of this Grant-Making Goal will include:
    • Capacity building and training for Alternative livelihood (Sea Moss Farming, Bee Keeping. etc.).
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries and food security (e.g. agroforestry)
    • Sustainable Tourism (ecotourism, culture and heritage tourism).

Funding Information

• Approximately XCD$225,000.00 is allocated under this Call for Proposals. Grant size may range from XCD$13,500 – $81,000 (USD $5,000 – $30,000)
• Duration: Funded projects may be implemented within a maximum of 24 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications for funding from the SVGCF may be received from the following entities:
  • Public sector agencies of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines responsible for natural resource, protected areas and biodiversity conservation. Public sector agencies must provide a 1:1 match of funds through in-kind or cash contributions for all proposals; in-kind contributions may be no more than 50% of the match.
  • Local universities or colleges conducting activities relevant to the vision, mission, goals, and strategies of the SVGCF.
  • Local or regional (Caribbean) NGOs established, legally-registered and existing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for no less than 5 years and with an established track record and complementary source of funds.
  • Private corporations or other companies from relevant industries involved in marine/terrestrial ecosystem and biodiversity clean-up, protection, conservation, and/or monitoring. Private corporations must provide a 2:1 match of cash funds for all proposals, and they must not generate a profit through project activities.
  • Local community associations/community bodies with direct impact on marine and/or terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem resources (e.g., fisherfolk associations, youth groups, church groups).
  • Other appropriate local entities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines working toward the vision, mission, and goals of the SVGCF.

For more information, visit SVGCF.