Deadline: 28-Feb-23
With funding from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) is seeking applications from eligible registered government agencies, registered local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private businesses, local community associations, and other appropriate local entities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for the restoration and stabilization of the leeward and windward access trail of the La Soufriere Volcano.
This project focuses on a post volcano recovery for the restoration and stabilization of the windward and leeward access trails for the La Soufriere Volcano, which will include the following Components:
- Trail restoration and stabilization
- Interpretive signs
The restoration work will include, but not limited to, the following:
- All woody debris, organics, and loose rocks are removed from the trail.
- Natural drainage features of the landform are fully restored.
- Erosion control measures be installed prior to restoration work until the site is permanently stabilized. Any active erosion must be contained, corrected and permanently stabilized.
- Construction of trail Tread. The material used for the tread construction should be compatible with the environment and trail experience.
- Provide edge protection and handrail where required for safety.
Funding Information
- Approximately XCD$275,000.00 is allocated under this Call for Proposals.
- Duration: The project may be implemented within a maximum of 4 months.
Applicant Requirements
- Applications may be submitted by the following entities:
- Public sector agencies of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines responsible for natural resource, protected areas and biodiversity conservation. Public sector agencies must provide a match of funds through in-kind or cash contributions of no less than 30%.
- Local universities or colleges conducting activities relevant to the vision, mission, goals, and strategies of the SVGCF.
- Local or regional (Caribbean) NGOs established, legally-registered and existing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for no less than 5 years and with an established track record and complementary source of funds.
- Private corporations or other companies from relevant industries involved in marine/terrestrial ecosystem and biodiversity clean-up, protection, conservation, and/or monitoring. Private corporations must provide a match of funds through in-kind or cash contributions of no less than 30%.
- Local community associations/community bodies with direct impact on marine and/or terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem resources (e.g., fisherfolk associations, youth groups, church groups).
- Other appropriate local entities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines working toward the vision, mission, and goals of the SVGCF.
For more information, visit Volcano Recovery Grant.
