Deadline: 20 December 2016
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Patners for Global Research and Development (PGRD) is seeking applications for its 5 year project on “Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM)” providing grants to civil society organizations throughout the Pacific Rim in support of climate change adaptation measures.
The Pacific Island region is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to the negative impacts of climate change. Climate stressors, such as rising sea levels, ocean acidification, changing temperatures, and shifting rainfall and storm patterns, will impact human health, water resources, fisheries, agriculture, ecosystems, infrastructure and other sectors.
Funding Information
- Subject to availability of funds, solicitations will be open to fund grants with a recommended ceiling amount of United States’ Dollars (USD) $250,000 in value, and with PACAM reserving the right to negotiate final grant amounts with selected applicants after the submission of full applications.
- The period of performance for each grant may vary but the maximum is 21 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Activities implemented in or for the benefit of Papua New Guinea will be considered.
- Non-sovereign, civil society organizations and other entities are eligible to apply for grants. They must have the ability to legally operate in Papua New Guinea where the proposed activity will take place.
- Civil Society Organizations eligible for PACAM grants include:
- Non-government organizations (NGOs)
- Universities, academic institutions, advocacy groups, and umbrella organizations that represent multiple NGO members
- Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) operating nationally, or regionally, pursuant to Executive Order 13279
- Private sector entities such as companies, chambers of commerce, and associations
- Applicants must demonstrate that the organization has the human resources and capacity to manage and implement the proposed project.
- Preference will be given to applications from organizations which have not previously received a grant from the Pacific-American Climate Fund.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Papua New Guinea
For more information, please visit Pacific-American Climate Fund.