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Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility’s Third Call for Proposals

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The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), through its Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility (EbA Facility), is requesting project concept notes with a focus on EbA actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.

Around ten to fifteen million USD could be allocated under this Third Call for Proposals, depending on the number and quality of proposals. The EbA Facility will distribute grants from USD250,000 up to USD2 million, directly to local, national, regional and international institutions, including civil society organizations, government agencies, universities & research organizations, community-based organizations, and United Nations agencies in eligible countries and territories.

  • Opening date: August 31, 2022.
  • Closing date: October 31, 2022 - 2:38 pm UTC-5.
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  • Grant size:

    Medium grants between USD 250,000 and USD 1 million and large grants between USD 1 million and USD 2 million
  • Eligible countries:

    Antigua and Barbuda, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. These multi-country projects could benefit the following additional insular countries: The Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Eligible languages:

    The EbA Facility accepts concept notes in English, French and Spanish.

How to Apply

A two-step application process will be followed:

Applicant organizations must complete the Concept Note template. It is recommended that the Concept Note template is followed and completed fully. The Concept Note template has instructions on what is expected from the projects and indicates important references, such as the EbA Facility Logical Framework and the document on Environmental and Social Risk Management. Concept Notes will be accepted in English, Spanish and French. Full proposals after the concept selection phase will only be accepted in English. Funding to cover the cost of translation to English can be made available to applicants selected to submit full proposals as part of a project preparation grant mentioned below. The applicants must submit Concept Notes and other required attachments to the EbA Facility, through all the following emails: secretariat@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org and jsingh@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org

Deadline for application: 31 October 2021 at 23:59 UTC-5

Concept Notes received after this time will be rejected.

Full proposals after the concept selection phase will only be accepted in English. Funding to cover the cost of translation to English can be made available to applicants selected to submit full proposals as part of a project preparation grant explained in the Call for Proposals Document.

Timeline

* Dates are approximate and subject to revision
August 31, 2021
Posting of 3rd Call for Proposals
September 30, 2021
Deadline for Questions on EbA 3rd Call for Proposals
October 31, 2021
Deadline for submission of Concept Notes
January 31, 2021
Decision on selection of Concept Notes and invitation to selected applicants to submit Full Proposals
April 15, 2022
Deadline for submission of Full Proposals
June 15, 2021
Decision on selection of Full Proposals to be awarded
July 31, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our organization has been in existence for two years and has not been audited. The audit is scheduled for next year and we will be able to send the results once it is done. Can we apply with a concept note and deliver the audit reports once they are completed?

    Your organization will only be able to act as lead applicant if it can provide two years of audited statements, which are a compulsory part of the concept note submission package.

  • Are small island developing states or nations eligible for large grants?

    Caribbean SIDS are eligible for large grants. The lead applicant should have a proven track record of managing grants of that size.

  • Can the proposal include multiple intervention categories such as hybrid restoration solutions (green-gray) and community engagement categories? These often need to be integrated to be most effective.

    Yes, in fact an integrated approach is typical for EbA projects.

  • As an Annex, would it be adequate to send a document where we can expand and elaborate on the consortium, the project background and approach, and our proposed team of experts?

    The submission of an Annex is optional and should be kept as succinct as possible.  If the concept note is shortlisted, we will invite a full proposal.  At the full proposal stage, applicants have the opportunity to expand and elaborate on their consortia (if applicable), the project background and approach, and proposed team of experts.

  • As an Annex, would it be adequate to send a document where we can expand and elaborate on the Consortium, the project background and approach, and our proposed team of experts?

    The submission of an Annex is optional and should be kept as succinct as possible.  If the concept note is shortlisted, we would invite a full proposal.  At the full proposal stage, applicants have the opportunity to expand and elaborate on their consortia (if applicable), the project background and approach, and proposed team of experts.

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