Deadline- 14 November 2013
All eligible civil society organizations are invited to submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for projects countries within the Hotspot under Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). The main purpose of this program is to Support civil society to build positive relationships with the private sector to develop sustainable, long-term economic activities that will benefit biodiversity and reduce poverty in priority corridors.
Grants offered up to USD 20,000 or less.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Non-governmental organisations, community groups, private enterprises, universities and other civil society applicants may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that propose to build capacity of local civil society and community groups are particularly encouraged. Projects must be located within the sites and countries identified above and in the Ecosystem Profile. Organizations must have their own bank account and be authorized under relevant national laws to receive charitable contributions.
- Government-owned enterprises or institutions are eligible only if they can demonstrate that the enterprise or institution-
- has a legal personality independent of any government agency or actor
- has the authority to apply for and receive private funds
- may not assert a claim of sovereign immunity
- Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) in English or in French
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