Funding type

Grants, Other, Loans

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, not specified

Target region/countries

Global, United States of America

Eligible Organisations for funding

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

Ecosystem

Forest & Woodlands, Forest & Woodlands

Biodiversity Categories

Access and benefit sharing, Protected Areas and other conservation measures, Restoration, Sustainable Use (of productive areas)

Sector Tags

Forests, Agriculture and Hunting, Environmental Protection and Conservation, Forests, Water

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, English

Particular consideration of

Indigenous Peoples (IP), Local Communities (LC), not applicable

Additional information

Provides Technical Assistance