Deadline: 29-Dec-22
The MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability is accepting applications for its grants that aim to contribute to the healthy lives of the people of the Republic of Mauritius as well as to the sustainable social development of the country by providing assistance to nature conservation projects and other projects which contribute to local communities in Mauritius.
Objective of the Fund
- The Fund aims to contribute to the healthy lives of the people of the Republic of Mauritius (hereinafter “Mauritius”) as well as to the sustainable economic growth of Mauritius by providing grants for nature conservation and other projects that will contribute to local communities in Mauritius.
Funding Information
- The minimum project application amount shall be an annual average of 3 million yen.
- Duration: Maximum 5 years
- Annual project plans and budgets for income and expenditures for each year of the grant period must be submitted at the time of the initial application.
- Note: Grants may be suspended depending on the contents of the interim reports submitted in each fiscal year.
- In addition, the Fund itself or a representative designated by the Fund may hold hearings from time to time for the objective of managing the progress of the project.
Projects Eligible for Grants
- Projects that aim to contribute to the improvement of the living environment of the Mauritian people and promote the development of the nation’s economy in any of the following two activity areas:
- Projects related to the restoration and protection of the natural environment and ecosystems in Mauritius e.g., Protection, cultivation, and research of mangrove forests, restoration, conservation, and research of coral reefs, and protection and research of wild birds and rare species of birds
- Projects related to the development of Mauritian local communities, such as fisheries, tourism, and cultural education.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a grant, an organization must:
- Organizations registered in Mauritius: Meet all of the requirements in following paragraphs A–C. Organizations registered outside of Mauritius: Meet all of the requirements in paragraphs A–D.
- Has the qualification of being a juridical person, be a voluntary organization that has earned the same level of social trust as an organization that has the qualification of being a juridical person, be neither for-profit organizations nor national and local governments.
- Disclose the status of activities and finances for either the past three fiscal years or since its establishment if it has been in existence for less than three years.
- Receive a recommendation from one or more of the following:
- A government or municipality of Mauritius, Japan or any other country,
- A government-affiliated organization, or
- An internationally well-known public interest organization.
- Organizations registered in Mauritius must submit a Certificate of Registration of Association and a National CSR Certification Number.
- Multiple organizations may jointly apply for a single project. However, the main organization must be distinctly identified and the division of roles must be clearly stated.
- Organizations with projects that have been selected in the past or currently receive a grant are also eligible to apply. However, for projects at the same level, preference will be given to new organizations.
Requirements
- Selected projects must:
- Not be in the interest of any particular group or individual
- Comply with the laws and regulations of Mauritius and the region in which the activities take place, and obtain the necessary approvals for the activities from relevant government and local authorities. And be able to expect sufficient cooperation from relevant government and local authorities.
For more information, visit https://www.mol-mauritius-fund.jp/en/