Deadline: 29 November 2016
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting civil society organizations to submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the sixth call for projects in the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot in order to encourage local indigenous, afro-descendent and environmental civil society groups to be effective advocates and facilitators of multi-stakeholder approaches that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the Tropical Andes Hotspot through financing projects within the framework of CEPF’s Strategic Directions and Investment Priorities of the Ecosystem Profile.
Proposals should seek to mainstreaming climate change resilience and strengthening capacities for indigenous, Afro-descendants and mestizo communities. CEPF will emphasize support to community and indigenous civil society groups.
Funding Information
- Small grants can reach up to US$20,000.
- Large grants are grants of more than US$20,000. The average size of CEPF large grants is approximately $140,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for CEPF grant, the applicant needs to meet the following criteria:
- Be a civil society organization such as community-based organization, no governmental, private company, and university among others.
- Have a legal personality independent of any government agency or actor;
- Have the authority to apply for and receive private funds, and be able to account for in a transparent manner and under a separate bank account.
- Not be able to assert a claim of sovereign immunity.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the LOI form via given website.
Eligible Country: Ecuador
For more information, please download the pdf Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot.