Deadline: 10-Aug-20
SeyCCAT’s goal is to competitively grant at least US$ 700,000 per annum to support the stewardship of Seychelles’ ocean resources, island life and blue economy.
The SeyCCAT believes that SeyCCAT’s funds provide a solid foundation for creative collaborations and that together they can secure Seychelles’ Blue Future.
SeyCCAT’s current cash flows capitalise the Blue Grants Fund (BGF) and the Blue Endowment Fund (BEF). The BEF is due to mature in 20 years time with an expected ending value of US$6-7M. They are also exploring options to capitalise a Blue Challenge / Enterprise Fund.
The BGF is the active revolving fund and from where current projects are funded. Access to these funds is through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
Objectives
RfPs focuses on one or more of the five strategic objectives:
- Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones
- Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market optiond
- Promote the rehabilitation of marine and coastal habitas and ecosystems that have been degraded by local and global impact
- Develop and implement risk reducation and social resilience plans to adapt to the effects of climate change
- Trial and nurture business models to secure the sustainable development of seychelles blue economy
Cross-Cutting Themes
SeyCCAT seeks projects that demonstrate alignment with one or more of the four cross cutting themes:
- Research and development
- Management and implementation
- Policy and advocacy
- Education, training and outreach
Funding Information
These projects are designed and delivered by a range of partners through either:
- Small-medium grants up to SCR 100,000. These grants will be awarded on the basis of an approved concept note. The maximum duration of grant awards is 12 months for a small-medium grant.
- Large grants between SCR 100,000 and SCR 1,000,000. These grants will be short-listed on the basis of the concept note (stage 1), and then awarded on the basis of a full proposal (stage 2). The maximum duration of grant awards is 24 months for a large grant.
Eligibility Criteria
SeyCCAT’s funds aims to be as open and accessible to all Seychellois. The following categories may submit a proposal to SeyCCAT.
- Any locally-registered NGO
- Businesses
- Parastatal organisation
- government department or agency
- or citizen of Seychelles.
Proposers must have legally existed and operated in the Seychelles for a minimum of one year. They encourage applications from partnerships and consortia that can demonstrate a shared vision and appreciation of inter-organisational competencies required to achieve a successful project. They actively seek to support “creative collaborations.” Overseas-based organisations are not eligible, although proposals from and led by eligible local organisations may include overseas-based partners. The Board of Directors may decide to restrict the participation of any of the above classes of persons or organisations in any RFP, and this shall be indicated in the scope of each specific RFP. Proposers are required to include details of qualifications and experience to ensure that a sound judgment can be made concerning the proposer’s ability to deliver the project. Proposals must also be compliant with Environmental and Social Safeguards applied by SeyCCAT.
For more information, visit https://seyccat.org/how-to-apply/