Deadline: 20 November 2015
GBIF is currently inviting applications from sub-Saharan Africa for the Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme.
The total potential funding assigned to this call is €900,000.
Objectives
This call seeks projects from sub-Saharan Africa that will:
- Mobilize biodiversity data relating to protected areas, threatened species, and invasive alien species.
- Use and extend best practices for digitizing natural history collections and mobilizing other biodiversity data.
- Apply biodiversity data in support of decision-making and research.
- Develop lasting national, regional or thematic networks to support ongoing data sharing and reuse.
Types of Grants
- National biodiversity data mobilization grants: Up to €60,000 per national grant.
- Regional biodiversity data mobilization grants: minimum grants up to €20,000 and maximum grants of €30,000.
- Small biodiversity data mobilization grants: up to €5,000 per small grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be legal entities located in an African ACP country. Such entities include national government agencies, GBIF Participant nodes, natural history museums and collections, research institutes, universities, and NGOs.
- Applications involving partners from countries or organizations that already participate in GBIF must include a statement of endorsement from the GBIF Head of Delegation or Node Manager.
- All BID funded activities must be not-for-profit. BID programme funds may be used to support staff time, travel and costs associated with the organization of meetings and workshops, and limited costs for IT services and equipment.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form through the website.
For more information, please visit BID Proposals.
