PAEPARD APPEL A DEMANDES D’APPUI AU DEVELOPPEMENT DE PARTENARIATS MULTI-ACTEURS QUI ENCOURAGENT L’INNOVATION ET LA RECHERCHE AGRICOLES AXEES SUR LA DEMANDE
Les demandes doivent être recues au plus tard le 28 Janvier 2011.PAEPARD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE DEMAND-DRIVEN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AND RESEARCH
Applications should be received no later than 28 January 2011
UK Department for International Development (DFID), Research into Use.
Calls for concept notes under RIU Best Bets, round 2, West Africa. Research in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry with an enterprise orientation that promotes scaling-up successful practices. Closing date is 29 January.
The themes include climate, energy, and sustainable natural resources. They also include economic growth related to property rights, agricultural productivity, and other factors. Priority is for research projects submitted by Danish institutions in partnership with organizations in the South, particularly in Denmark's partner countries (in Africa and in 2011: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe). Applications from PhDs and post-docs are due 11 February 2011.
Future Agricultures Consortium -- UK with Africa. Second call for applications to support talented young researchers working on African agricultural policy. The Futures Agricultural Consortium is a partnership of research organizations in UK and several countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe). FAC makes capacity-building grants for research in the UK and Africa to support original field-based and policy-oriented research on African agricultural policy. Deadline is 15 February 2011.
Comic Relief -- International Grants.
Comic Relief makes grants in several program areas of relevance to Sub-Saharan Africa, including Trade. Grants in this program support small-scale producers and workers in sectors such as agriculture. Open to UK charities and to for-profit organizations which reinvest in the funded projects. Closing date for summary proposals in Cycle 5 is 22 February 2011.
European Commission (EC) -- Food Security in Liberia. The EC invites proposals to improve food security in Liberia in favor of the poorest and must vulnerable communities. Actions should increase and diversify food production; support access to markets; stimulate cash crops; improve family nutrition (e.g., gardens and household livestock); and strengthen Liberian institutions concerned with food security. Applications are open to nonprofit organizations in Liberia and the EU, and to international organizations. Reference EuropeAid/130791/L/ACT/LR. Closing date is 11 March 2011.
Canadian International Food Security Research Fund. The CIFSRF announced its 2011 calls for research to improve agricultural productivity and nutrition in the developing world. Canadian organizations collaborate with organizations in eligible developing countries. Applicants are academic, private sector, civil society, and research-based organizations. Deadline 23 March 2011
Projects promote family farming in West Africa by improving and diversifying production, managing natural resources, and strengthening farmers' organizations. Deadline for applications 7 April 2011.
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) -- Partners for Development 2011. Canada's CIDA announces a call for proposals under its Partners for Development program. The call is open to Canadian organizations in partnership with organizations in developing counties. CIDA provides guidance on the cost-sharing ratios and eligible countries. Increased food security and environmental sustainability are among the priority themes. Proposals for over C$2 million are due 31 March 2011; proposals for under C$2 million are due 28 April 2011.
African Union Research Grant Program -- Open Call 2011. The African Union invites proposals for research in themes of (i) post-harvest and agriculture; (ii) renewable and sustainable energy; and (iii) water and sanitation in Africa. Applications require partnerships of at least three organizations from at least two African countries. Eligibility is open to qualified organizations in the African Union, the ACP countries, the EU member states and candidate countries, the European Economic Area, and least-developed countries as defined by the United Nations. The deadline is 30 April 2011.
Ramsar Small Grants Fund -- Funding 2011. The Ramsar Small Grants support projects in wetlands conservation and wise use in developing countries. Projects can be proposed by individuals, government agencies, and NGOs. Funding is up to US$40 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2011. (Applicants intending to use the SGF advisory service (optional) must submit drafts to the regional advisers before 30 April.)
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Royal Geographical Society -- Application Deadlines January 2011
The RGS funds British students and researchers for international studies and projects, including many in ecology and environment in the developing world. The RGS-IBG fieldwork grants, and several categories of research grants, have deadlines on 21 January and 28 January 2011.
World Conservation Union (IUCN)
Central African Regional Program for the Environment. IUCN-CARPE makes small grants to civil society for sustainable forest conservation in Central Africa. Application deadlines are 31 January and 30 June 2011.
Environmental conservation projects conducted by NGOs in Japan and developing countries. Deadline 24 January 2011. Note: If required, grant seekers should use internet language translation to obtain the information from the Japanese version of the website.
International Osprey Foundation -- Small Grants for Research
The International Osprey Foundation makes grants of US$1,000 to individuals engaged in research of ospreys, other raptors, or environmental research on wildlife and birds in general. Many past grants have been awarded for projects in the developing countries. Closing date for applications is 31 January 2011.
Garden Club of America -- Grants for Students
The GCA offers grants, prizes, and fellowships for students enrolled at U.S. universities, including some awards that have a tropical focus. Most grants do not have nationality restrictions. The Awards in Tropical Botany are offered in partnership with WWF (application deadline is 15 January). The Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany is in partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden (deadline is 15 January). GCA also offers the Lou McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture (deadline is 1 February 2011).
Travel grants for ecologists from developing countries to attend the Society's meeting and conduct other professional activity in the UK. Grants of up to £2 thousand are available to fund a visit normally expected to last around 14 days. Application deadline is 1 February 2011.
The Small-Scale Initiatives Program makes grants for conservation in West Africa, Central Africa, Madagascar, and Mozambique. Grants are up to 50 thousand euros per project. The application deadline is 5 February 2011.
The Programs Fund supports projects in water and sanitation and sustainable development (e.g., renewable energies, sustainable agriculture, alternative waste management, biodiversity, and others). Grants are€50 thousand per year for at least two years. In 2010, the Fund defined the following priority countries in Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Mali, Senegal. Grants are to French and international NGOs. The application deadline is 11 February 2011.
The ABC Conservation Awards (up to £1,000) support small and medium-sized bird conservation projects in Africa. Applicants should be resident in Africa. The ABC Expedition Awards (up to £1,500) take place within continental Africa or adjacent islands, with a strong base in conservation and birds. Applications for both programs are due before the end of February 2011.
Projects for nature protection in France and Francophone Africa. The next application deadline for projects (from €3 thousand to €30 thousand) is 15 February.
European Commission (EC) -- Combating Illegal Forest Exploitation in Gabon and Liberia. The EC supports civil society organizations in developing countries to participate in the Forest Law, Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) program to monitor and control the export of tropical forest products. Two current calls are for Gabon (Reference EuropeAid/130838/L/ACT/GA) and Liberia (Reference EuropeAid/130683/L/ACT/LR). Applications are open to nonprofit (non-state) organizations in these countries for actions to monitor the forest sector; promote dialogue among communities, local governments, and logging companies; and strengthen communities to combat illegal forest cutting. Application deadlines are 14 March 2011 for Gabon, and 22 March 2011.
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European Commission (EC) -- Combating Illegal Forest Exploitation in Gabon and Liberia. The EC supports civil society organizations in developing countries to participate in the Forest Law, Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) program to monitor and control the export of tropical forest products. Two current calls are for Gabon (Reference EuropeAid/130838/L/ACT/GA) and Liberia (Reference EuropeAid/130683/L/ACT/LR). Applications are open to nonprofit (non-state) organizations in these countries for actions to monitor the forest sector; promote dialogue among communities, local governments, and logging companies; and strengthen communities to combat illegal forest cutting. Application deadlines are 14 March 2011 for Gabon, and 22 March 2011.
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The TBA offers annual small grants for conservation projects and research in Sub-Saharan Africa. The call is open to TBA alumni groups. The application deadline is 30 April 2011.
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The CTI works in cooperation with the United Nations (UNFCCC Expert Group on Technology Transfer) to identify projects in clean energy suitable for private finance. The application deadlines for Africa is 23 April 2011.
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PADI Foundation -- Grants for Marine Conservation
The PADI Foundation invites applications for its worldwide grants in underwater science, environmental projects, and education. Most grants are US$5 thousand to US$10 thousand. Applicants include many for projects in tropical regions. Applications will be accepted from 11 December 2010 through 31 January 2011.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- African Wildlife Conservation
Grants for wildlife conservation and management in Africa. Open to government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, private-sector entities, and individuals. Proposal deadline is 1 March 2011.
