[meetyeti] Fwd: Darwin Initiative - Call for Main and Post Project Applications
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> From: "Darwin Applications" <darwin-applications@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: April 8, 2011 9:50:01 PM GMT+05:30
> To: "Darwin Applications" <darwin-applications@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Darwin Initiative - Call for Main and Post Project Applications
>
> DARWIN INITIATIVE CALL FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS: ROUND 18
>
> The Darwin Initiative offers funds to encourage the sharing of UK
> biodiversity expertise with local partners in countries with a wealth of
> biodiversity, but who lack the means to protect these resources and to assist
> in meeting their international biodiversity commitments.
>
> Since its launch in 1992, the Darwin Initiative has committed more than £80
> million in funding for 555 main projects and post projects (consolidating the
> results of already successful projects). In addition, 27 Darwin Fellowships
> have been awarded, over 160 small grants have allowed UK applicants to travel
> to meet and develop applications in collaboration with host country partners,
> including the new Challenge Fund awards to support applications for main
> projects in the Overseas Territories.
>
> Originally focusing on supporting projects to achieve their CBD commitments,
> the Darwin Initiative now also includes the Convention on Trade in Endangered
> Species (CITES) and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or the Bonn
> Convention). There has also been a shift of focus to ensure that more
> projects adopt ecosystem-based approaches to conservation and to ensure that
> the needs of the UK’s Overseas Territories are adequately supported. Please
> note that applications from Overseas Territories need not have a metropolitan
> UK based partner in order to apply for Darwin funding.
>
> It is important to note also that, for this and subsequent rounds, there will
> need to be measurable outputs/outcomes in terms of development of developing
> countries associated with projects. Successful projects will need to be able
> to define how their project will benefit these countries, describing how
> their project will impact on poverty reduction and/or welfare. Further
> details of this new requirement will emerge during the round, but it is
> important to stress that this will be a key factor in the success or
> otherwise of project proposals.
>
> Defra is now inviting applications from UK institutions and organisations in
> the UK Overseas Territories for support for Main projects to commence from 1
> April 2012 and for Post Projects to commence from 1 October 2011. There will
> be up to £9m available for this new round.
>
> New guidance notes and application forms are available on the Darwin website
> at http://darwin.defra.gov.uk. If you have difficulty accessing the
> information and forms, please contact Darwin Applications on
> Darwin-applications@xxxxxxxxxx or on 0131 440 5180. The documents can also
> be made available in large print on request.
>
> Please note that the process for full projects will be carried out in two
> stages. Only those applicants successful at Stage 1 will be asked to
> continue to Stage 2. Please ensure that you read the guidance carefully and
> complete the forms accordingly – word counts and provision of supporting
> documentation will be strictly enforced.
>
> The closing date for Stage 1 applications is midnight on Monday 20 June 2011.
>
> Stage 1 applicants will be notified during the week commencing Monday 15
> August 2011 and successful applicants will be asked to submit full
> applications for Stage 2 by midnight on Monday 24 October 2011. Defra hopes
> to announce the successful Round 18 applications by the end of the year.
>
> The closing date for full Post Project applications will be Monday 13 June
> 2011.
>
> Further information on the Darwin Initiative, including lists of projects
> funded in previous rounds, can be found on the website.
>
> If you no longer wish to receive details about Darwin Initiative, or if this
> email was incorrectly addressed, please let us know and we will amend your
> listing.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Eilidh Young
> Darwin Projects
> DDI 0131 440 5181
> http://darwin.defra.gov.uk
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