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EbA Call for Proposals

Yes. The EbA Facility allows repeat applicants

No, this falls outside the focus of the EbA Facility. All benefits must be directed toward coastal or marine ecosystems, and community benefits should also be coastal-related.

If they are not able to compete in the tier 1 funding bracket (USD$ 400,000.00 to USD$ 1 million), Montserratian agencies may be best advised to collaborate with a regional or international entity that can lead the proposal development and project management while building capacity in Montserrat

The foundation will only be able to act as lead applicant if it can provide two years of audited statements in its own name.

General

We cannot share the successful proposal documents. However, you can view the project flyers for EbA Facility grantees from the 1st Call for Proposals.

The EbA Facility is a sinking fund. This 4th Call for Proposals is the final call under its current lifespan and availability of funds.

We cannot share the successful proposal documents. However, you can view the project flyers for EbA Facility grantees from the 1st Call for Proposals.

We have tried this in a few exceptional cases in previous calls, and it did not work well for us. This is why our donor requested that no exception be made for this 4th call. A separate project account will be required.

Each EbA application is reviewed on its individual merit. Outreach and environmental education are an important part of EbA projects. Different methods are legitimate to reach different audiences and should contribute to strengthening the three pillars of EbA.

Applications can be submitted until Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 23:59 UTC-5. Concept Notes received after this time will be rejected. Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their Concept Note at the time of submission.

The EbA Facility has the flexibility to consider land purchase as part of an EbA project. Like any capital investment, it would have to be well-justified and contribute to the EbA objectives and sustainability.

The EbA Facility strictly funds projects with a clear EbA focus, in eligible Caribbean island states. Any partnership in relation to interventions outside of our mandate geography would have to supported by cofinance. Proposal with a focus other than EbA should be directed to the appropriate donor(s).

This is an open call.  We welcome applications from all eligible geographies and have no bias for a particular coastal or marine ecosystem. The evaluation matrix (English, French, Spanish) rewards scaling-up an already tested approach that was successful or clearly shows synergies with other activities in the area, whether CBF-funded or not.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Concept Note Preparation Webinar that was held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 can be watched here.

 
 
 
 
 
 

CBF EbA grantees should budget for annual project audits.

No, but you can re-watch the webinar here.

 
 
 
 

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.

Our two grantees with activities in Haiti are J/P Haitian Relief Organization (contract: Marc Kenson Theus, [email protected]) and the Dominican Institute for Integrated Development (contact: David Luther, [email protected].

The four grantees with activities in the Dominican Republic are the Centro Agronómico Tropica de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE, contact: Miguel Cifuentes, [email protected]), Fundación REDDOM Rural Economic Development Dominicana (contact: [email protected]), Fundación Grupo Puntacana (contact: Jake Kheel, [email protected]), and IDDI (as above).

 
 

This Call for Proposals focuses on improving the management and/or restoration of EbA-supporting marine and coastal zone habitats. Where a ridge to reef approach is being proposed we would expect that the share of EbA supporting coastal/marine habitats will be in the majority of measures of the overall proposal.

Budget

Concept Note

The Concept Note template is available in three languages on the call for proposal page.  The required wording for the Declaration by the lead applicant is provided in the Concept Note template: “I, the undersigned being the person responsible in the Applicant’s organization for the proposed Project, do hereby certify that the information given is true and correct at the time of submission.” and would need to be pasted into the lead applicant’s letterhead and uploaded with signature, name, position, place, date.  The Certificate of Registration of the applicant organization would be provided by the applicable country’s authorities, and the Audited Financial Statements would be prepared and signed by an independent, external auditor, engaged by the applicant to produce these audits.

Applications that include Cuba will only be accepted from United Nations agencies and US based institutions that have experience in implementing projects and other activities in compliance with US Government regulations concerning Cuba. If the lead applicant also encounters problems downloading, a representative of the lead applicant should contact us.

The relevant experience of all consortia members will be assessed. As such, it may be useful to list partners’ relevant project expertise. Partner co-finance should be included in the budget section under “Are there in-kind contributions from your organization or from other supporters or partners? In-kind support may include labor, travel costs, equipment that is provided to the project, training, etc.”

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.

The preference is that you use the tabular format represented in the concept note template.

Eligibility

Consortia are welcome to apply. However, there should be a clearly defined lead agency, the “Applicant Organization”, as detailed in the concept note template. This agency, if successful, would be the responsible contract party.

Yes, it applies to all applicants who wish to propose projects with activities in Cuba.

“Organizations from outside the Caribbean applying for funding should have EbA experience/expertise, as well as one or more local partners. It is expected that international organizations applying for grants will incorporate local knowledge transfer and capacity building activities in their projects.”

Yes. Past and existing CBF grantees may apply, independent of the number of projects they have or are undertaking with CBF. Grantees’ past performance will be considered in the selection process. The final decision on the concept note selection rests with the recommendations of the EbA Facility Evaluation Committee.

Research elements as part of an EbA approach can be considered if they contribute to the overall EbA objectives. Ecosystem health is an important aspect of EbA. Please also see the presentations of this webinar and resource links provided for further guidance on EbA focus.

The minimum would be one (national project). The maximum number of countries that can be supported by EbA funds would be all eligible countries and territories, i.e. 14: the nine primary beneficiary countries plus five that may benefit from regional projects. Primary beneficiary countries are: Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Additionally, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago may participate in regional projects (secondary beneficiaries). .The majority of effort and CBF funding should be dedicated to primary beneficiary countries.

Yes.

There are no restrictions on the home base of a lead agency but being Caribbean-based is an asset.  A private company based in the EU is eligible to apply. Private sector applicants are required to provide a minimum of 50:50 cofinance.  Consortium applications, with a clearly defined lead applicant, are welcome. The application would be assessed on a competitive basis, with evaluation criteria including experience in the geographic area, cost-effectiveness (proportion of funds that reaches beneficiaries in EbA countries), stakeholder inclusion and partnerships, capacity-building in target community, among other criteria.  The evaluation matrix is available on our website.

Eligibility for EbA funding is based on the list of low and middle income countries that are eligible for Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), as identified by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC). Additional Caribbean countries may receive support through their participation in multi-country projects. Multi-country projects are projects involving activities in more than one country, and the majority of countries (at least three- quarters) must be on the list of eligible countries referenced above. These multi-country projects could benefit the following additional insular countries: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Yes, regional institutions are eligible, if they meet the other qualifying criteria. There are no restrictions on the home base of the lead agency, but being Caribbean-based is an asset.

There are no restrictions on the home base of the lead agency, but being Caribbean-based is an asset. If they meet the other qualifying criteria, they can lead the proposal.

Applications that include Cuba will only be accepted from United Nations agencies and US based institutions that have experience in implementing projects and other activities in compliance with US Government regulations concerning Cuba. If the lead applicant also encounters problems downloading, a representative of the lead applicant should contact us.

The foundation will only be able to act as lead applicant if it can provide two years of audited statements in its own name.

Yes. There is no upper limit to the concepts an applicant can submit. Each Concept Note will be assessed individually on a competitive basis like any other concept and thus compete with each other.

Only applications meeting the criteria specified in the Call for Proposal documentation will be considered for funding in a highly competitive selection process. A consideration is to partner with an organization that fulfills the required criteria.

Full Proposal

Project Implementation

The testing and development of new EbA approaches and models are identified as possible options in the call documentation together with the scaling-up and replication of proven concepts.

We do not give cost-extension to existing projects. However, follow-up projects (a “phase 2”) and upscaling will be considered. The application process is identical to a new project. For existing projects that already have some results and are aiming for a phase 2, the added value and/or how the new submission builds on existing efforts should be clearly stated.

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

Project Location

Grants would generally range from US $250,000 to US $2 million, with some exceptions for larger grants involving multi-country/regional projects. National projects have a USD 2 million ceiling.

It is expected that your site(s) is very specific in the concept note stage and does not change later in the process.

The EBA Facility currently only finances projects in the insular Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Thus, the Central American Caribbean is not eligible for an EbA Facility Grant.

The CBF EbA Facility can only fund eligible Caribbean island states and territories. Any other country participating in a regional project would have to be supported entirely by co-finance. Concept Notes would be assessed based on the proposed outcomes for eligible Caribbean SIDS.

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

Yes. The call is open to a wide range of Caribbean national, regional and international entities, as well as consortia of organizations. Organizations from outside the Caribbean applying for funding should have EbA experience/expertise, as well as one or more local partners. Preference will be given to organizations with experience working in the Caribbean. Further, it is obligatory that international organizations applying for grants will incorporate knowledge transfer and capacity building activities for the local partners in their projects.

Project Size

Reporting

Reporting requirements will be specified in the grant agreement with successful applicants. Current grantees under the 1st CfP are required to submit the below-listed.  Additionally, the CBF may request other information or reports, as may be required in order to assess the project and/or to comply with any internal policies, procedures, and obligations pursuant to its funders:

  1. An Annual Work Plan within 25 business days of signing and subsequently annually, on the same date;
  2. Project Financial Reports for the 6-month period up to the 31st of December and 30th of June of every year to be delivered by the final business day of the following January and July, respectively;
  3. Audited annual financial statements promptly following such audit, by June every year following the respective financial year.
  4. Project Progress Reports for the 6-month period up to the 31st of December and 30th of June of every year to be delivered by the final business day of the following January and July respectively,
  5. A Final Narrative Report and a Final Financial Report to be delivered 40 business days after expiry of the grant agreement; and
  6. A Close-out Report to be delivered within 25 Business Days from the expiry of the grant agreement.

It is likely that the agreements under the 2nd CfP will follow the same, or a very similar, reporting schedule.

There are no additional requirements for the larger grants. We do expect the applicants to have experience in managing grants in the size bracket they apply for.

EbA Facility projects follow CBF procedures. These currently include some KfW procedures and where these are included, they will be identified in the grant agreements. The reporting schedule will be defined in the grant agreement (see Q&A 15) and does not contemplate reminders.

ACE Call for Proposals

The current priority scope of the ACE Facility’s First Call for Proposals is solid waste streams and sectors. Organic waste, sargassum, and wastewater management are not directly eligible under the scope of the ACE Facility but may be considered as a secondary or indirect benefit. Consideration should be given to the elaboration of the project targets in accordance with the ACE Facility Log Frame and Facility objectives related to marine litter management.

No. The requirement is that applicants use the ACE Facility concept note template that is available on this webpage. Note that the EBA Facility and the ACE Facility have distinct processes and objectives.

Applications can be submitted until “11:59 pm (AST) 26 November, 2025”. Concept Notes received after this time will be rejected. Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their Concept Note at the time of submission.

Co-financing shall be stated in the concept note. Grantees will be required to provide co-financing as follows:

  • Non-profit organisations (CBOs, academia, local and regional NGOs) – 25% co-financing (in-kind and cash inclusive)
  • Government Institutions; Statutory Bodies or Quasi-government Institutions – 25% co-financing (cash only)
  • Regional Organisations – 50% co-financing (25% cash and 25% in-kind)  
  • For-profit private SMEs, NGOs, CBOs – 50% co-financing (25% cash and 25% in kind)  

General

No. The requirement is that applicants use the ACE Facility concept note template that is available on this webpage. Note that the EBA Facility and the ACE Facility have distinct processes and objectives.

Yes, this is a barrier. The CBF ACE Facility does not provide grants to individuals. Two years of recent audits and a certificate of registration of the lead applicant are required as part of the concept not submission

To maintain the transparency of our processes and the integrity of the ACE Facility, any person involved in the strategic development or technical support of the Facility is ineligible to apply for funding under the Facility for a period of two (2) years following the conclusion of their engagement or contract.

The responsibility is on the Grantee to staff the project, to ensure the effective and efficient execution of the project to ensure objectives are met following the work plan. As such the human resource management of the Project (i.e. full-time or part-time employment) resides with the lead Grantee.

Grants may not be assigned, transferred, sub-contracted, mortgaged, or charged by the Grantee in whole or in part without the prior written consent of the CBF. However, third parties may be contracted in accordance with the Grantee’s procurement process and CBF’s no objection to execute specific activities which meet the objectives of the grant.

All consortium members must be clearly identified, and their commitment be confirmed. The relevant experience and contribution of all consortia members will be assessed. As such, it may be useful to list the partner’s relevant project expertise. Partner co-finance should be included in the budget. In-kind support may include labour, travel costs, and equipment that is provided for the project. There should be a clearly defined lead agency, the “Applicant Organisation”, as detailed in the concept note template. This agency, if successful, would be the responsible contract party.
In the case, of consortia, all members must submit a signed declaration on appropriate letterhead, including the following:
“We have read and approved the content of this application to the ACE Facility and agree to comply with the roles and responsibilities detailed in this project concept. We confirm that the project can be executed according to the proposed timeline considering a start date in Q1 of 2025”, with signature, name, position, place, and date.”

Applications that include Cuba will only be accepted from institutions that have experience in implementing projects and other activities in compliance with US Government sanctions and regulations concerning Cuba. Applicants must include documentation that demonstrates such experience as well as any additional evidence that provides information on internal systems in place to ensure compliance.

The objective is to provide sustainable financing in support of innovative projects that promote the principles of the circular economy, which includes reducing solid waste, extending the lifecycle of products, and creating sustainable business practices to address marine pollution in the Caribbean Region.

Projects that demonstrate clear circular economy principles while addressing the prevention of marine litter, removal of marine litter (where the waste is further utilized, reused, recycled, repurposed, or proposed for proper disposal), and support knowledge and data generation on the topics of the circular economy and marine pollution in the Caribbean region. All projects will need to have a direct and measurable impact on reducing marine litter, promote a sustainable approach to demonstrate that they can operate financially independently by the end of the project grant funding period, and formulate new and/or strengthen existing partnerships that promote the circular economy in the Caribbean Region.
The Facility will support the following waste streams and sectors:

  • Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems
  • Littering/open Dumpsite management
  • Agricultural plastics
  • Synthetic Textiles
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry (Plastic Packaging)
  • Transport Sector (solid waste components and waste tyres)
  • Coastal/Offshore Tourism and Recreation
  • Medical Waste Articles such as medical sharps, needles and syringes, disposable masks, bandages, or other dressings, contribute significantly to solid waste
  • Abandoned, lost, or other discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)
  • Marine Transport Industry
  • Disaster Debris Management

The current priority scope of the ACE Facility’s First Call for Proposals is solid waste streams and sectors. Organic waste, sargassum, and wastewater management are not directly eligible under the scope of the ACE Facility but may be considered as a secondary or indirect benefit. Consideration should be given to the elaboration of the project targets in accordance with the ACE Facility Log Frame and Facility objectives related to marine litter management.

Budget

Grant funding amounts range from USD 400,000 to USD 2,000,000 and shall have an implementation period of two and a half (2.5) years to three (3) years.

Yes. There is a maximum percentage cap on Project Management Costs, which is limited to 20% of the total project ACE budget (detailed in CN template documents).

We encourage applicants to demonstrate their most cost-effective budget in alignment with an impactful project design.
The acceptable maximum for Project Management is usually 20%, and the range for overheads is typically between 5% and 15%.
It is important to note that the final decision on the approved percentage always rests with the Evaluation Committee during the full proposal review.
This process will be further streamlined should you advance to the Full Proposal Phase.

We ask that you comply with the requirements outlined in the Concept Note Guidance.
In-kind contributions can include technical assistance; equipment, materials, and services; human resources; and infrastructure and facilities.
Additional guidance on requirements and documentation will be provided should you advance to the Full Proposal Phase.

The allocation of staff time towards the project will be streamlined at the Full Proposal Phase.

In cases where the lead organisation is a for-profit entity (such as a small or medium enterprise) or a regional organisation, the calculation for the co-financing structure is as follows:
25% in-kind + 25% cash co-financing of the total project value of USD 800,000.

Grant funds are disbursed in phases. The first two disbursements are made at three-month intervals, and subsequent disbursements occur every six months.
However, there are no pre-determined percentages, as disbursements are made in accordance with the grantees’ requests and determined against their approved workplans.

The classification of your organisation must align with the organisation type stated on your legal registration certificates.
Accordingly, you are required to fulfil the co-financing requirements associated with your organisation type as indicated in the legal registration certificate.

Please review the co-financing requirements in section 9 of our Terms and Conditions document here.

 

Concept Note

Co-financing shall be stated in the concept note. Grantees will be required to provide co-financing as follows:

  • Non-profit organisations (CBOs, academia, local and regional NGOs) – 25% co-financing (in-kind and cash inclusive)
  • Government Institutions; Statutory Bodies or Quasi-government Institutions – 25% co-financing (cash only)
  • Regional Organisations – 50% co-financing (25% cash and 25% in-kind)  
  • For-profit private SMEs, NGOs, CBOs – 50% co-financing (25% cash and 25% in kind)  

No. The requirement is that applicants use the ACE Facility concept note template that is available on this webpage. Note that the EBA Facility and the ACE Facility have distinct processes and objectives.

You will need to provide audited financial statements from two recent fiscal years (most recent available) at the concept note stage as described in the template to be qualified for consideration. In lieu of updated approved audited financial statements and/or where separate audited financial statements are not produced or available, Government Ministries can provide draft audited financial statements, management accounts and/or parent ministry financial audits.

Yes, the template for the concept note is available in three languages (English, French, or Spanish) on the ACE Facility call for proposals page. Follow this link.

Yes. There is no upper limit to the concepts an applicant can submit. Each concept note will be assessed individually on a competitive basis like any other concept and thus compete.

All concept notes shall be prepared using the template provided and completed entirely for timely submission on or before the date provided by the ACE Facility. Late submissions of concept notes will not be accepted.

The following documents are required to be submitted as attachments with the Concept Note:

  • A signed declaration by the applicant organization on the organisation’s letterhead, including the following:

“I, the undersigned being the person responsible in the Applicant’s organization for the proposed Project, do hereby certify that the information given is true and correct at the time of submission.”, with signature, name, position, place, date.

  • A signed declaration by the applicant organization on the organization’s letterhead, including the following statement:

“I, the undersigned, being the person responsible in the Applicant’s organization for the proposed Project, do hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, neither I nor my organization have any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the proposal process under the ACE Facility. I further certify that no persons within the Applicant’s organization have been involved in the strategic development or technical oversight of the ACE Facility within the past two (2) years. I confirm that the information provided herein is true and correct at the time of submission.”, with signature, name, position, place, date.

  • Certificate of registration of the applicant organization and demonstration of local partnerships for each project intervention country, or evidence to operate in the project intervention country(ies).
  • Audited financial statements prepared and signed by an independent, external auditor from two (2) recent fiscal years (most recent available). In lieu of updated approved audited financial statements and/or where separate audited financial statements are not produced or available, Government Ministries can provide draft audited financial statements, management accounts and/or parent ministry financial audits.
  • In the case of consortia, all members must submit a signed declaration on appropriate letterhead, including the following:

“We have read and approved the content of this application to the ACE Facility and agree to comply with the roles and responsibilities detailed in this project concept. We confirm that the project can be executed according to the proposed timeline, considering a start date in Q2 of 2026.”, with signature, name, position, place, and date.

  • In the case of cofinancing, all co-financers must submit a signed declaration on appropriate letterhead, including the following:

“We have read and confirm that we commit to providing co-financing to the amount of (USD xxx cash and/or USD xxx in-kind) as detailed in this project proposal. We confirm that the co-financing can be mobilised according to the proposed timeline, considering a start date in Q2 of 2026.”, with signature, name, position, place, and date.

If a member of the consortia is also a co-financier, one letter can suffice, provided it includes both the consortia and co-financing declarations.

Applications can be submitted until “11:59 pm (AST) 26 November, 2025”. Concept Notes received after this time will be rejected. Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their Concept Note at the time of submission.

The attachment is optional and should be as concise as possible. If the concept note is shortlisted, applicants will be invited to develop full proposals. At this stage, applicants will have the opportunity to expand and elaborate on their consortia, the project background and approach, and the proposed team of experts.

The current priority scope of the ACE Facility’s First Call for Proposals is solid waste streams and sectors. Organic waste, sargassum, and wastewater management are not directly eligible under the scope of the ACE Facility but may be considered as a secondary or indirect benefit. Consideration should be given to the elaboration of the project targets in accordance with the ACE Facility Log Frame and Facility objectives related to marine litter management.

Eligibility

Potential grantees include entities such as non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, the private sector – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public institutions, regional organisations, research institutions, and academia. Organisations from outside the Caribbean applying for funding should have circular economy experience/expertise, as well as one or more local partners. It is expected that international organisations applying for grants will incorporate local knowledge transfer and capacity-building activities in their projects.

Institutions based outside the Caribbean may apply; however, they are required to partner with at least one local organisation registered in each of the project intervention countries. The lead applicant should preferably be a Caribbean-based organisation with registration to operate in the region and, ideally, in the designated project country.

Regional (Caribbean-based) intergovernmental organisations are eligible. However, UN agencies are not eligible for direct funding and are required to partner with other agencies that can feasibly absorb the role of the lead grantee.

Yes, academic institutions are considered eligible organizations under the ACE Facility.

We confirm that the geographical focus of this call is geared towards the Caribbean countries listed in the guidance. We also wish to reiterate that entities from outside the region are eligible to apply for and execute projects in any of the nine eligible countries. However, the existence of local partnerships with organizations based in the beneficiary countries must be demonstrated.

The geographical focus of the ACE Facility is currently on the insular Caribbean which focuses on nine (9) countries – Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. These countries are directly eligible for Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), as identified by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Development Assistance Commitiee (OECD-DAC).

Full Proposal

Project Implementation

Project Location

The geographical focus of the ACE Facility is currently on the insular Caribbean which focuses on Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. These countries are directly eligible for Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), as identified by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC).

Project Size

Reporting

Partnerships and Consortia

If the project involves multiple Caribbean countries, it is not necessary to submit separate Concept Notes for each. A single Concept Note can be submitted for the regional project, provided it clearly outlines the multi-country approach, identifies local partners in each participating country, and demonstrates coordinated implementation.

Regional/sub-regional projects involving any of the nine eligible project countries can submitted. Please note that a lead applicant organisation must be indicated. We also wish to highlight requirements for applications that involve Cuba. Applications that include Cuba will only be accepted from institutions that have experience in implementing projects and other activities in compliance with US Government sanctions and regulations concerning Cuba. Applicants must include documentation that demonstrates such experience as well as any additional evidence that provides information on internal systems in place to ensure compliance.

There are no limits on the number of concept notes that an organisation can submit. There are no limitations on the number of consortium partnerships that can be formulated on separate submissions from an organisation.

Consortium members can be changed; however, this must be justified by completing the requisite form at the Full Proposal Phase.