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| Organization | Type | Regions eligible for funding | Type of project | Funding amount / period | Comments | Website |
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| FFEM – Fonds Fraçaise pour l’Environnement Mondial | French National Aide Program | All OECD developing countries, with priority given to Africa & the Mediterranean. French overseas areas through regional projects, but the FFEM contribution is then limited to 25% total cost. | Biodiversity, international waters. Project must be related to development – not only capacity building or research. | 100,000 to 2,000,000 € Multi-year projects | A “Project Opportunity Note” must be prepared & accepted by one of the following French Ministries: Ministry of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Sustainable Development, Research, Agriculture and the Agence Française de Developpement | English site: http://www.ffem.fr/lang/en/accueil-FFEM/projets/autour-des-projets/comment_presenter_projet_ffem French site: http://www.ffem.fr/accueil-FFEM/projets/autour-des-projets/comment_presenter_projet_ffem |
| Foundation for Philippine Environment | Philippine Foundation | Philippines | Unsustainable fishing practices, climate change, solid waste, land conversion, etc. Grants are focused on specific sites or proactive projects or competitive selection. | Small, medium or large depending on the scope of project. | NGO must be registered & have board of Directors in the Philippines. | http://fpe.ph Grant information: http://fpe.ph/type-of-grants.html |
| GEF Medium & Full Project Fund Program | Governmental Institution – Global United Nations Development Program | Approximately 100 countries are eligible under the program. | Wide range of environment and climate change related issues. Country specific. | Medium Project to 2 million $US. Full projects over 2 million $US | Complicated. Best place to start is the A-Z Guide of the GEF – in English, Spanish & French | https://www.thegef.org/gef/project_types A-Z Guide of the GEF https://www.thegef.org/gef/pubs/AZ |
| GEF Small Grants Fund Program | Governmental Institution – Global United Nations Development Program | Approximately 100 countries are eligible under the program. | Climate change mitigation & adaptation, biodiversity, international waters. “Global environmental benefits secured through community-based initiatives and actions.” | Request 50% in-kind financing. Maximum grant of 50,000 USD, average project is 25,000 USD. | Call your country’s National Coordinator concerning proposal dates. Main web site not very specific. Some countries have a dedicated site with clear information. | http://sgp.undp.org List of country pages https://sgp.undp.org/index.php?option=com_countrypages&view=countrypages&Itemid=152 |
| Lighthouse Foundation | German Foundation - Private | International | Promotion of integrated sustainable development in coastal areas & fisheries; awareness & responsible protection of marine environments. | Not specified | There is no clear application process. First contact to be made by e-mail/ phone. | http://www.lighthouse-foundation.org/index.php?id=4&L=1 General Project Criteria – English: http://www.lighthouse-foundation.org/index.php?id=16&L=1 Español: http://www.lighthouse-foundation.org/index.php?id=16&L=2 |
| MAVA | Swiss Foundation - Private | Mediterranean, Coastal West Africa, Alpine Arc – Flexibility for other regions especially if a project fits in their “Sustainable Economy” program. | Must meet their strategy goals which include sustainable use of marine resources & protection/restoration of valuable ecosystems & seascapes, capacity building & awareness raising. | Must meet their strategy goals which include sustainable use of marine resources & protection/restoration of valuable ecosystems & seascapes, capacity building & awareness raising. | Web site is very clear with step-by-step guidelines to prepare a project proposal. | http://www.mava-foundation.org |
| National Geographic Society – Waitt Foundation | USA Foundation - Private | International – Individual early career researchers. | Grants to help researchers in the “proof-of-concept” phase. | Grants of 5,000 - 15,000 $US. Monthly review of proposals. Approx 100 grants/yr. | Review other projects granted before you start. On-line application process. | http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grants-programs/waitt-grants-application/ |
| Prince Bernard Nature Fund | Netherlands Foundation – Private | Tropical & subtropical zones of Asia, Africa & Latin America | Conservation of Flora & Fauna | Up to 25,000 €. Grants are made 2 times/year. | Read the FAQs and projects already funded. | http://www.pbnf.nl The application form is here: http://www.pbnf.nl/project-support |
| Save Our Seas Foundation | Swiss Foundation -Private | International | Research, conservation & education about marine megafauna – especially sharks, rays, skates. | Keystone Grant – 10,000 – 100,000 $US; Small Grant – up to 10,000 $US, Emergency Grant – up to 5,000 $US | Internet site is very clear. | http://saveourseas.com Overview of grants: http://saveourseas.com/funding-applications/ |
| UK National Aquarium | UK Organisation | International & UK | Science-based or arts to increase awareness. | 1,000 – 5,000 £UK. 2 funding reviews per year. | Review the schedule & the application instructions. | http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk Grant information http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/get-social/funding-opportunities |
| Waitt Foundation | USA Foundation - Private | International – Must provide proof and documentation of charitable status. | Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants cover marine research, policy, management, & communications. | Grants of 10,000 $US. Monthly review of proposals. | Application process is very clear. | http://waittfoundation.org Rapid Small Grants Criteria: http://waittfoundation.org/roc-grants/ |