Deadline: 29 December 2017
Applicants are invited to submit project concepts for Nature Protection project which is financed by the European Union, through IPA II – Sector operational programme for environment and climate action 2014-2020 and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in close cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning.
The project ‘’Improving the management of protected areas’’ aims to improve nature protection and to promote sustainable use of natural resources while increasing the capacity of local self-governments and civil society organizations to manage and promote protected areas in a professional and sustainable fashion.
Eligible Activities
- Conservation and monitoring
- Sustainable use of the natural resources
- Managing habitats and ecosystems
- Sustainable tourism and recreation development
- Local development
- Communication, education and public awareness raising (CEPA)
- General management with protected areas, financial and administration management
Funding Information
Up to 15 grants will be awarded in values ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Civil society organizations established and regulated in accordance with the “Law on Civil Society Organizations and Foundations” (Official Gazette of RM 52/2010).
- Local self-governments (Municipalities)
- Note: larger protected areas with management authorities – National Parks, Dojran, Prespa and Ohrid lakes – are not eligible for this call. Discussions will be initiated directly with management authorities of these areas to identify priority measures and activities, and grants will be awarded separately. Direct negotiations on potential projects will also be conducted with the City of Skopje.
- The following organizations/associations are not eligible to submit applications: for-profit entities, governmental institutions (other than municipalities), budget organizations (i.e. educational institutions, public enterprises and similar), centers for regional development, individuals and private companies. All of these categories may participate in projects as partners and/or provide co-financing. However, they cannot be beneficiaries and/or receive a grant.
- A single entity can apply to a maximum of two projects, one as a Project Leader and one as a Project Partner.
- Applicants are encouraged to create partnerships between CSOs, municipalities, local communities and/or the private sector.
- Applicants are also encouraged to provide co-financing for the implementation of specific actions and measures within the project that will increase the impact. Co-financing is not mandatory but will be considered an asset.
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted either via post or hand delivery at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit UNDP.