Grant of 10,000 euros to support projects aiming to protect wetlands

The Convention on Wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2022, themed ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature’ is inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.

The winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Anyone 18 years and above can pitch for the grant either as individuals or as part of a community organization or social enterprise.

WHEN TO PARTICIPATE

Applications for Pitch for the Grant 2022 are open on 2 February 2022 and close on 2 March 2022.
The winner and three finalists will be announced on 22 March 2022, World Water Day.

ELIGIBLE IDEAS AND CRITERIA

Pitch for the Grant 2022, is seeking to support ideas or approaches of ongoing or planned initiatives anywhere in the world with demonstrated capacity to be applied and replicated in areas with similar characteristics.
Eligible ideas could include:

  • Techniques for conservation, restoration and wise use of wetland ecosystems including their resources
  • Community effort or engagement for a cause that benefits wetlands e.g designation as a protected site or wetland clean up exercise etc.
  • Initiatives to support the creation of alternative livelihoods to reduce pressure on wetlands
  • Initiatives or actions that will lead to the long-term protection and conservation of wetlands
  • Research or academic project to increase knowledge and understanding about wetlands

 

Submit your project:

https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/en/grant-application-form 

Source: the Ramsar Convention