Funding type

Grants, Other

Project size funding

US$ 150.001 - 300.000, US$ 300.001 - 500.000, US$ 500.001 - 2.000.000, US$ 2.000.001 - 10.000.000

Target region/countries

Global

Eligible Organisations for funding

Communities / Non-registered citizen groups, Non-profit or Civil Society Organization (NGO)

Ecosystem

Forest & Woodlands

Biodiversity Categories

Access and benefit sharing

Sector Tags

Forests

Funding Criteria

topics:
- land tenure (recognizing rights, legal documentation, community mapping, monitoring and conflict resolution)
- capacity-strengthening of Indigenous people and local communities to protect, govern, plan, manage, and sustainably use their forests and lands
- additionally: gender, conflict and climate change

eligibility:
- Legal registration in the country where project is proposed
- Community ties and accountability to members or beneficiaries
- Commitment to diversity and gender sensitivity
- Sound internal management policies and practices
- Transparent disclosure of funding sources, financial accountability and governance
- Ability to manage large grants and have the appropriate scale of operations, facilities, and equipment
- Experience in project management, coordination and financial management OR partner with another entity that will be responsible for financial management
- A project-executing team with the relevant skills and experience for the proposed project
- No significant arrears in financial reporting or audits, or any cancellation of funding due to financial management issues in the past three years

Application process

Self-initiated (letter of inquiry) / by invitation only (proposals)
https://thetenurefacility.org/our-work/how-we-work/project-selection/

Application language

English

Particular consideration of

Indigenous Peoples (IP), Local Communities (LC)

Additional information

Provides Technical Assistance