Deadline: 1 March 2014
The Waterloo Foundation (TWF) is inviting proposals on both practical local projects, and strategic initiatives working to halt declining fish stocks that communities in developing countries rely on, for funding under Marine Program. Major aim of the Marine Program is to stop fish stocks declination as it being an important source of food especially in developing countries as the primary source of protein.
Local Projects – Projects on development of marine protected areas or sustainable fisheries management; addressing local causes of over-exploitation of fish stocks and other seafood; and creation of sustainable livelihoods for coastal and seafood dependent people.
Strategic Projects – Projects working on international or regional marine policy; campaigning for improved practices in commerce; exploring different fishing practices and techniques; and maintaining or improving fish stocks to a sustainable level.
Total grant of the foundation is up to £50,000 – £100,000 for a period of up to three years.
Eligibility Criteria –
- UK-based charities, who work in close partnership with smaller local NGOs based in the countries in which they operate, are eligible to apply. Organization outside UK can also apply with reference from someone in INGO with office in UK or any relevancy to be offered the fund.
- Projects that could demonstrate positive impact upon the marine resource they are working to protect are eligible for local projects grant.
- Projects that are working on addressing marine issues at a wider or international scale are eligible for strategic projects grant.
- For local projects, applicants should be able to evidence previous successful marine projects, with outcomes including a demonstrable increase in fish stocks; implementation of a management plan over a specified and measurable area; improved livelihoods and/or income levels of fishery-dependent communities.
- Strategic Project must demonstrate evidence of previous successful strategic programs; the specific measurable outcomes that applicant expect the program to achieve, and the methods they will use to monitor those outcomes; and the strategy put in place to ensure the sustainability of the program’s objectives for the long term.
For more information, please visit TWF Environment Application Guidelines page.
