Deadline: 30 June 2017
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation is seeking applications from eligible Bhutanese individuals and institutions for its Grant program.
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) is the world’s first environmental trust fund, established in 1992 as a collaborative venture between the Royal Government of Bhutan, United Nations Development Program, and World Wildlife Fund.
Program Focus
Fund a Few Core Conservation Threats (Nu. 270 million):
- Human wildlife conflicts
- Waste management and prevention
- Sustainable forest management
- Protecting biodiversity while improving rural livelihoods
Support Populations Most Affected by Loss of Natural Resources and Biodiversity (Nu.135 million):
- Defining the specifics of conservation issues
- Trained to prepare proposals for project funding
- Include in project management and implementation
- Empower to sustain and improve conservation practices
Collaborate with Other Institutions to Maximize Conservation Benefits of BTFEC Funding (Nu.45 million):
- Conservation Initiatives
- Research institutions
- International aid organizations
- Civil societies
- Private industry
Eligibility Criteria
Agencies of the Royal Government, local NGOs, grassroots communities and Bhutanese individuals are eligible for support.
- Proposals received directly from grass roots communities are desired
- When submitted by government and NGOs, proposals that enhance community involvement in conservation will be prioritized
- Co-financing is desired, but trust fund support should not displace other donor funding
- Individual large scale grants should not exceed Ngultrum 15 million
- A grant should not exceed three years
- Small Grants are available at the trust fund secretariat
- Individual Grants should not exceed Ngultrum 0.4 million.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Bhutan
For more information, please visit The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Grant.