Deadline: 15-Jan-24
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) is seeking applications from eligible registered government agencies, local universities or colleges, registered local or regional (Caribbean) non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private businesses, local community associations, and other appropriate local entities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under its Grant-Making Framework.
Areas
- Projects to be supported should contribute to the realization of the following key areas:
- Water Management:
- Water Harvesting Systems: Implement rainwater harvesting systems to capture and store rainwater for use during dry periods.
- Irrigation Techniques: Implement efficient irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation and sprinkler systems to optimize water use.
- Water Conservation: Implementing water-efficient practices on farms, such as mulching and soil moisture conservation methods.
- Soil Management:
- Sustainable Agriculture: Implement agriculture practices that enhance soil health, reduce erosion, and improve water retention.
- Agroforestry: Integrate trees and shrubs into farming systems to improve soil structure, provide shade, and contribute to overall ecosystem resilience.
- Water Management:
Funding Information
- Approximately XCD$80,000.00 is allocated under this call for proposals.
- Grant size may range from XCDXCD$13,350 – $26,700 (USD $5,000 – $10,000).
Project Duration
- Funded projects may be implemented within a maximum of 12 months.
Types of projects to be supported:
- The call for proposal will focus on strengthening drought resilience for small holder farmers and vulnerable communities.
- The grant-making process will conform to the grant-making policies and procedures in the Operations Manual of the SVGCF and the Grant-Making Framework. This Request for Proposals is financed with resources from The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) under the management of SVGCF.
Criteria
- Applications for funding from the SVGCF may be received from 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 1:1 match of funds through in-kind or cash contributions for all proposals; in-kind contributions may be no more than 50%of the match.
- 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 2:1 match of cash funds for all proposals, and they must not generate a profit through project activities.
- Local community associations/community bodies with direct impact on marine and/or terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem resources (e.g., fisher folk 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 SVGCF.