Darwin Initiative: applying for main project funding

Last date : July 20, 2015

How to apply

Before applying, please read the guidance note Round 22- main projects guidance note (PDF, 676KB, 24 pages) .
Once you have read the guidance note, please complete the Stage 1 application formRound 22 - Stage 1 application form (ODT, 101KB) .
If you are invited to Stage 2, please complete the Stage 2 application form Round 22 - Stage 2 application form (ODT, 81.3KB) .
A completed budget form Round 22 - Stage 2 Budget Form (MS Excel Spreadsheet,44.5KB) must also be submitted with your Stage 2 application form.

When to apply

There is a two-stage application process for main round Darwin projects. The provisional timetable for Round 22 main project applications is:

• 24 June 2015 - call for Stage 1 applications
• 20 July 2015 - deadline for Stage 1 applications
• Early October 2015 - expected outcome of Stage 1 and notification of applicants invited to Stage 2
• 1 December 2015 – deadline for Stage 2 applications
• By March 2016 - expected notification of successful projects
• From 1 April 2016 – expected start date for successful projects

Who can apply

There are no restrictions on the location or nationality of applicants, but projects must benefit biodiversity and local communities in developing countries.
Organisations making the application must:

• have experience of managing similar projects in developing countries
• be able to demonstrate financial stability and provide audited accounts

The proposed project leader must have suitable qualifications or at least 10 years’ experience working on similar projects in developing countries.

Level of funding

There is no specific minimum or maximum level for a main round project. On average, a typical Darwin main round project is around £250,000 - £300,000 and up to three years in length.

Case study

Before completing the application form, you might like to take a look at a case studyshowing an example of a successful main project.
 
For more details : https://www.gov.uk/darwin-initiative-applying-for-main-project-funding

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