Deadline: 19 May 2017
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG), and Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) are seeking applications for its “Indo-Burma Hotspot” programme.
Priority Areas
- Support expansion of the protected area network in Myanmar using participatory gazettal, community consultation processes and/or community-based models
- Support civil society efforts to analyze development policies, plans and programs, evaluate their impact on biodiversity, communities and livelihoods and propose alternative development scenarios and appropriate mitigating measures where needed
- Pilot models for biodiversity-friendly production, including certification and eco-labelling
- Integrate the biodiversity and ecosystem service values of priority corridors into financial decision making by governments, private investors and development banks
- Provide core support for the organizational development of domestic civil society organizations
- Establish clearing house mechanisms to match volunteers to civil society organizations’ training needs
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for Large Grants (over US$20,000)
- Applicants may apply for Small Grants (up to US$20,000)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nongovernment-organisations, community groups, Indigenous People’s organizations, women’s groups, private companies and other civil society organisations in Myanmar are eligible to apply.
- Grants cannot be used for:
- purchase of land
- removal or alteration of any physical cultural property (including those with archaeological, palaeontological, historical, religious or unique natural values)
- relocation of people or any other form of involuntary resettlement
- capitalization of trust funds
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Myanmar
For more information, please visit CEPF Call for Proposals.