Small Initiatives Programme Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and community groups and 1 other. Funding is a grant of Up to $44,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Subsaharan-Africa. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
Supports civil society organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa with small grants for biodiversity conservation and nature preservation projects that improve local livelihoods. Eligible organizations can receive funding for 2-year conservation initiatives across 28 African countries.
About this grant
The Small Initiatives Programme (PPI) has been supporting civil society organizations in Sub-Saharan African countries since its launch in 2006. The programme funds projects focused on biodiversity preservation while improving the livelihoods of local populations. PPI is described as the only French cooperation tool that funds civil society organizations directly in developing countries for specific conservation initiatives. Over five phases from 2005 to 2021, the programme implemented 274 projects across 28 African countries, with funding from the FFEM and MAVA Foundation totalling €11.5 million, averaging €32,000 per two-year project. The programme addresses the need for direct funding mechanisms that support local conservation action and community-based environmental protection across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Eligibility
Civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in Sub-Saharan African countries are eligible to apply. The programme specifically funds organizations involved in biodiversity preservation initiatives that also aim to improve livelihoods of local populations.
Key requirements
- ✓Applicant must be a civil society organization (CSO) based in or operating in one of 28 Sub-Saharan African countries
- ✓Project must focus on biodiversity preservation and conservation with explicit livelihood benefits for local populations
- ✓Project duration is 2 years with average grant size around €32,000 (up to $44,000)
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- ACB-CI - Action pour la Conservation de la Biodiversité en Côte d'Ivoire
- TF-RD - Tropical Forest & Rural Development
- PROGRAM - association Protectrice des Grands Singes de la Moukalaba
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Small – Scale Initiatives Program (PPI) offer?
- Small Initiatives Programme offers up to $44K.
- Who can apply for Small Initiatives Programme?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; nonprofit, charity, community-group, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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About this sector
Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.
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