Ford Motor Company since the year 2000 has been providing grants for its Middle East Conservation & Environmental Grants programme every year in the region. In this context, applications are sought from all types of not-for-profit conservation initiatives that have already been implemented and are ongoing. Projects that are still in the planning stages will not be considered.
Past projects that have benefited from the Ford Grants in the GCC and Levant countries include whale and dolphin research projects, saving coral reefs in Oman, monitoring sea turtles and monk seals on Syrian coasts, growing environmental clubs in schools all around the region, cleaning up beaches in Jordan and the UAE, protecting mangroves in Saudi Arabia, saving the Arabian Leopard in the mountains of Oman and many more.
In 2011, Company’s Conservation & Environmental Grants – supported by UNESCO – will provide support to creative projects focused on Conservation Engineering, Protection of the Natural Environment and Environmental Education. A total of US$100,000 is available for the deserving initiatives. If you’re currently working on an environmental non-profit project and need funding support, you can be the right candidate for this grant.
Projects Eligible for 2011 grants
Projects may be entered in any of the following categories:
– Conservation Engineering – Projects to reduce the rate of consumption of natural resources and/or pollution.
– Protection of the Natural Environment – Projects to conserve flora, fauna and/or their respective habitats.
– Environmental Education – Projects aimed at creating or increasing environmental awareness.
Last date for submission of application is September 10, 2011
For more information and details, you can visit this link.
