Funding calls
10 July 2025
Grants for coastal and plant biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean basin
Funding calls
10 July 2025
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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The CEPF is offering small grants of USD 15,000–40,000 to support civil society-led conservation projects in the Mediterranean Basin, with applications due by 2 August 2025.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
BirdLife International
DOPPS
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Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Local Authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
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Specific types of tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Ecotourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Funding and support measures
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Business activities
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Operation of historical sites
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Recreational and sport activities
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BirdLife International and DOPPS, serving as the Regional Implementation Team (RIT) for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), have launched a call for proposals inviting organisations to apply for small grants within the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot.
These grants aim to:
- Foster local partnerships for the conservation of globally significant coastal biodiversity
- Enhance civil society involvement in protecting threatened plant species and plant communities
Eligible applicants include NGOs, community groups, universities, and private enterprises from 12 countries. Selected projects may receive funding between USD 15,000 and USD 40,000, with a total of USD 600,000 available under this call.
Projects must run for at least 12 months, starting on 1 November 2025 and ending no later than 31 August 2027.
Application deadline: 2 August 2025
#Biodiversity #Community engagement #Wildlife tourism management #Sustainable tourism
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