Deadline: 10-Aug-2024
The Landscape Fire Management in the Western Balkans (LFMWB) is inviting proposals for the Community-based Competitive Fund which is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation – SDC, coordinated by Farmahem.
The overall goal of the call is to actively engage local communities in applying landscape fire management while safeguarding and maintaining landscapes and improving local livelihoods.
Community-based projects should be implemented in the Western Balkans region, particularly in areas vulnerable to fires. By empowering communities and emphasizing evidence-based practices, the LFMWB Programme paves the way for landscapes and livelihoods to be safeguarded from the devastating impact of fires and build a sustainable path toward effective LFM in the Western Balkans.
Funding Information
- All eligible applicants can apply for projects of up to 30.000 CHF/per project (on the local level) or up to 80.000 CHF/per project for cross-border initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants such as:
- Civil society organizations (CSOs);
- Local government units (municipalities etc.);
- Public sector (e.g. public enterprises, local agencies etc.);
- Local research and educational organization/institution;
- Management authorities of protected areas or Other local organizations/institutions related to LFM, can apply for community-based projects.
For more information, visit LFMWB.
