Deadline: 9-Jul-25
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has launched a second call for proposals under its SOS Lemurs initiative to support targeted conservation action for Madagascar’s threatened lemurs.
Objective
- The objective of this Call for Proposals is to support civil society organisations (CSOs) engaged in the conservation of Madagascar’s threatened lemurs.
- “Threatened species” are those listed as Vulnerable (VU), Endangered (EN) or Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- The aim is to ensure the protection of their habitats, mitigate the threats they encounter, and enhance the overall well-being of both the lemur species and the communities reliant on rich and diverse ecosystems.
Funding Information
- Indicative total financial envelope made available for this call for Medium Grants is CHF 1,035.000
- Maximum grant amount: CHF 100 000
- Minimum grant amount: CHF 50 000
Duration
- The maximum duration of the project should be 24 months (2 years).
Eligibility Criteria
- This call for proposals is open to any civil society organisation working on lemur conservation in Madagascar.
- Organisations that are currently receiving a Large Grant as a Lead partner (the restriction does not apply to co-applicants) under SOS Lemurs Phase II are not eligible to apply as a Lead Partner under this call for proposals.
- However, these organisations — whether acting as Lead partner or co-applicant in one of the 11 projects funded through a Large Grant — are eligible to apply as co-applicants for this call for Medium Grants.
- To be eligible for a medium grant, the Lead partner must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a legal entity;
- Be non-profit;
- Be a local or national civil society organisation (CSOs2), or a local or international nongovernmental organisation (NGOs); Proposals submitted by local or national CSOs, including community-based organisations, will be viewed favourably.
- Not currently be receiving a Large Grant as a Lead partner under SOS Lemurs Phase II.
- Be directly responsible for the preparation and implementation of the project.
- Have a bank account in the name of the organisation.
For more information, visit IUCN.
