Call for proposals - Result of short-term Small Grants 2020

A call for proposal from the SPAW-RAC for Short-term Small Grants was opened until 31st July 2020.

COVID-19 has had a negative impact on many projects resulting in start-up delays, withdrawal of funding, and weakened institutional support (especially non-governmental organizations [NGOs]). 
In light of this, and in order to strengthen stakeholder capacity via funding for projects focused on regional biodiversity, in June 2020 the SPAW-RAC launched a call for proposals for short-term grants (€5,000 - 10,000 for between 4 months to 1 year).
 Countries that have ratified/signatories to the SPAW-Protocol were prioritized, particularly those with challenges to access traditional funding sources – Has your country ratified the SPAW Protocol? (remember there are advantages) EN|ES|FR

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Proposals with a focus on species annexed under the SPAW Protocol especially plants, birds, fish (including elasmobranchs), and sea turtles were also given priority – but this did not preclude other proposals.

A number of qualifying factors were taken into account, such as the proposal’s innovativeness, how well it addressed the primary goals of the Protocol, the capacity of the lead organization and its partners, and the implementation schedule. Of the 37 proposals received, 14 have been selected for funding ( approximately €100,000).