Apply to the Small Grants Fund from Global Forest Watch

Last date : February 5, 2016

The Small Grants Fund seeks to promote uptake of Global Forest Watch by civil society organizations to use in their research, advocacy, and fieldwork. The fund provides grants between US$10,000 and US$40,000 and technical support to civil society organizations for project implementation. Additionally, grant recipients have the opportunity to form part of a unique network of environmental organizations, working around the globe towards objectives like increasing women’s participation in land use decision-making in Indonesia, protecting jaguars in Nicaragua, mapping mangroves in Madagascar, monitoring the impact of mega-dam projects in Brazil, and more.

• Projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • Forest management, monitoring and law enforcement - Use GFW’s near real-time alerts to monitor deforestation, notify authorities, target ranger patrols, or guide legal investigations.
  • Advocacy / campaigning - Use GFW data to generate evidence to campaign against illegal deforestation, land grabbing, and environmental injustice.
  • Journalism and storytelling - Raise public awareness about the threats to forests and forest-dependent communities by publishing stories or training local journalists using GFW data.
  • Data collection or generation - Contribute to GFW’s mission to increase forest transparency by promoting disclosure of geospatial data, aggregating and surfacing existing forest data, or developing new geospatial data, and making it publicly available.
  • Scientific or policy research - Use GFW data to generate original research or analysis discerning spatial or temporal trends in land use, forest change or drivers of deforestation to make forest policy recommendations.
  • Education and training / capacity building - Design training modules and create materials to further the understanding of how GFW can be used.
  For examples of past projects, see our interactive Story Map of 2014 grant recipients, and blog posthighlighting our 2015 winners.

• How to apply

  Please review the Guidelines for Applicants and Frequently Asked Questions below before applying.
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• Frequently asked questions

  How can I learn more about how Global Forest Watch can be used, and determine whether this platform can be used for my project?
  • All applications must clearly articulate how GFW will play a critical role in the project. To find out more information about GFW, visit the How To page for video tutorials and step by step instructions on how to subscribe to alerts, visualize data, view statistics, analyze forest change, download data through our Open Data Portal, and more.
  I’m seeking funding for a small component of a larger project. Can I apply?
  • Yes, in fact, we encourage applications that can clearly demonstrate how GFW contributes to existing work.
  Our larger project won’t be completed by December 31, 2016. Can I still apply?
  • Yes. However, in your application, you must describe the activities and outcomes that can be achieved in the time allotted, and how they tie into the larger project goal.
  Can the application be filled out in languages other than English?
  • Unfortunately, we can only accept applications in English.
  My project seeks funding to purchase equipment or other materials. Can I use the SGF award for this purpose?
  • You may use the some of the funds to purchase equipment directly related to the project. Total equipment purchases should not exceed $5,000.
  Can I apply on behalf of a university or research institution?
  • Unfortunately, only certified non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
  Can I apply as an individual, not as an organization?
  • No. Unfortunately, only organizations are eligible to apply. Please see the Guidelines for Applicants for more information.
  I applied to the SGF last year, but was not accepted. Will my application be given special consideration?
  • No. All applications will be reviewed against the same criteria. However, we encourage previous unsuccessful applicants to apply.
  I work for a large, international organization, but we’re implementing a project with a local partner. Can I still apply?
  • Yes. International organizations are eligible to apply if the proposed project is at the national or subnational level. In this case, organizations are encouraged to work with local partners.
  I’m implementing a project in conjunction with a partner organization. Can I apply on behalf of our partnership?
  • Unfortunately, funding can only be granted to one organization per application, although you may work with other partners to implement the project.
• Do you have a question that’s not on this list? Please consult the Guidelines for Applicants or emailGFWFUND@WRI.ORG

• Webinar for Prospective Applicants

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  Tuesday, January 26 at 9am EST
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