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PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT–BASIC STEPSBangkok, August 2016
“Your proposal isinnovative.Unfortunately wewon’t be able to use itbecause we’ve nevertried something likethis before.”
Step 1: Read the CallDonor strategyand need Your strategyand need Your capacityCheck Eligibility
6 July 2016Call for Letters of Inquiry, Indo-Burma HotspotSmall GrantsCountries: Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and VietnamDeadline: Wednesday 17 August 2016Eligible Strategic Directions: 4 or 8 (you must choose only one)Small grant ( 20,000) Letters of Inquiry only. Submit by email to CEPF-Indoburma@iucn.orgThe Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is designed to safeguard Earth’s biologically richest andmost threatened onsasEligiblefor Funding underThis CallCEPF is a joint initiative of l’Agence Françaisede Développement, n, the Global Environment Facility, theDirection 4. Empower local communities to engage in conservation and management ofprioritykey JohnbiodiversityGovernment of Japan,theD.areasand ApplicantsCatherineT. grantsMacArthurFoundation,and ortheBank, and infor small(up to US 20,000)can apply in EnglishlocalWorldlanguages (Burmese,Chinese, Khmer, Lao, Thai or Vietnamese), using the offline template available here. Completed LoIsNOTE: Projectsunder supportedInvestment Priorities4.24.3 mustfocusA.ontooneor more ofFoundation.the priority ReceiptAthe Indo-Burma Hotspotis alsotheMargaretCargillshouldbybe4.1,sentas andane-mailattachmentCEPF-Indoburma@iucn.org.of fundamentalthe application will be goal issites identified in Table 24 on page 198in the EcosystemProfile.Projects willunderbeinvestment4.5as to how to proceed. Questions oracknowledgedby e-mail.Applicantscontacted Prioritythereafterto ensure civil societyengagedinofbiodiversityconservation.must isfocuson one or morethe KeyBiodiversity(KBAs)canin beMyanmaridentified in Figures 10aconcernsduringAreasthis processsent to CEPF-Indoburma@iucn.organd 10b on pages 40-42 of the Ecosystem Profile, or on Lawkananda or Pwe Hla KBAs, which wereidentified during the March 2015 MidTheTermReviewforworkshop.in doubt,please contactthe RIT.deadlinereceipt ofIfLoIsis Wednesday17 August2016.The Indo-Burma Hotspotcomprises all non-marinepartsofCambodia,Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand andIUCN, KFBG, MERN and CEPF inviteproposalsaddressLoIsone areor moreof the following investmentPleasenote thatthathardcopynot acceptable.Vietnam, plus parts priorities:of southern China.Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (in English) may be found here.4.1 Raise awareness about biodiversity conservation legislation among target groups at priority sites4.2 Pilot and amplify community forests, community fisheries and community-managed protected areas4.3 Develop co-management mechanisms for formal Furtherprotectedinformationareas thatcommunityand enableassistancecan be obtained from:participation in management and governance4.5 Support expansion of the protected area networkCEPFin RegionalMyanmarImplementationusing participatorygazettal,Team, IUCNAsia Regional Office,community consultation processes and/or community-based63 modelsSukhumvit Soi 39, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, ThailandEmail: CEPF-Indoburma@iucn.orgTel: 66662 4029; Fax: 66 2 662 4389.Strategic Direction 8. Strengthen the capacity of civil society to workon2biodiversity,communitiesand livelihoods at regional, national, local and grassroots levelsIUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG),Myanmar Environment Rehabilitation-conservation Network (MERN), and CEPF are pleased to inviteLetters of Inquiry (LoIs) from non-government organisations, community groups, private companies andother civil society organisations, for small grants in all countries of the Indo-Burma Hotspot. A separateandcall for proposals for large grants in Myanmar has been issued simultaneously.NOTE: For projects under Investment Priority 8.1, priority will be given to projects that developKadoorieConservationKadooriesectorsFarm &toBotanic Gardenadequately resourced coordinating bodies with a clear mandate,andthat forge China,links amongLam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.promote good governance.Email: cepf@kfbg.orgApplicants are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselveswith the CEPF investment strategyTel: 852 24837178； Fax: 852 24837198IUCN, KFBG, MERN and CEPF invite proposals that address one or more of the following investment(summarised in Burmese,Chinese,Khmer,Lao,ThaiandVietnamesehere, and available in full inpriorities:andEnglish here (PDF 8.6MB)),and to contact the Indo-BurmaRegionalImplementation Team (RIT) at8.1 Support networking activities that enable collective Myanmarcivil societyresponsestopriorityandemergingEnvironment Rehabilitation-conservation Network (MERN)threatsRoom 302,orBuilding212-213,Marga gif they have any questionswishtoSabaldiscussprojectideas.8.2 Provide core support for the organizational development of domestic civil society organizationsWard-5, Sinmalite, Kamaryut Township, Yangon, Myanmar8.3 Establish clearing house mechanisms to match volunteers to civilEmail:societyorganizations’ trainingmern.myanmar@gmail.comTel: 95 1 536201; 95 9 49577439needsPlease note that preference will be given to projects that are the closest fit to the investment strategy.Additional InformationIUCN, KFBG, MERNand CEPF welcome applications from grantees under earlier funding rounds, asIndividualsmust workwith previouslycivil society organisationsto developCEPFapplications,rather than apply directly.well as organizationsthathavenotreceivedfunding.Anyone who is uncertain of their eligibility to apply for CEPF funding should contact the RIT at CEPFIndoburma@iucn.org. Guidance is available to all applicants, and civil society organizations consideringapplying are encouraged to contact the RIT at CEPF-Indoburma@iucn.org prior to preparing their LoIs.This call is open to both local and international civil society organizations. Please note, however, thatcannot be used for: (i) purchase of land; (ii) removal or alteration of any physical cultural propertypreference will be Grantsgivento eforvalues);local organizations and/or an(includingthosewith archaeological,historical,a religiousor uniquenatural(iii) relocation of people or any other form of involuntary resettlement; or (iv) capitalization of trustexplicit focus on capacitybuildingfor withlocalcivilfunds. All activitiesmust complyCEPF’ssocial society.and environmental safeguard policies, which can befound here.231
Step 1: Read the Call Step 2: Consult your Idea with Others Step 3: Situation AnalysisWhatcausedtheproblemWhat istheproblemWhat isthesolutionBe Specific
Step 1: Read the CallStep 2: Consult your Idea with OthersStep 3: Situation AnalysisStep 4: Logframe / Theory of ChangeActivities Conductconsultationmeetings todiscussprocess Conductparticipatoryland usesurveysOutputs Participatoryprocessagreed uponby bothparties SurveyresultsavailableObjectives To initiateparticipatoryland useplanningprocess withgovernmentagencies andlocalcommunitiesGoal Conservingthe integrityand diversityof KaengKrachanForestComplex
Step 1: Read the CallStep 2: Consult your Idea with OthersStep 3: Situation AnalysisStep 4: Logframe / Theory of ChangeStep 5: IndicatorsStep 6: Safeguards, gender, cross-cutting themesStep 7: BudgetBe Realistic
Start writing Be clear and concise
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.Read the ecosystem profileBe specificConsult other stakeholdersStart smallPick a project you’re passionate aboutBe realisticSolicit feedbackConsider your audienceGet to the pointThink beyond the grantExplain why you’re the one for the jobTalk with us!
From Theory to Practice“Your ideaswork inpractice butnot in theory.That worriesme.”
PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT– BASIC STEPS Bangkok, August 2016 “Your proposal is innovative. Unfortunately we won’t be able to use it because we’ve never tried something like this before.” Step 1: Read the Call Your strategy and need Your capacity Donor strategy and need Check Eligibility. 1 Call for Letters of Inquiry, Indo-Burma Hotspot Small Grants Countries: Cambodia .
