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John Smith Fellowship Programme 2007

This is a study and placements programme in the UK, to show the workings of democratic organisations and their role within a democratic society. For more information about scholarships see the website. Applications for the year 2007 Programme must be submitted to the British Council office in digital form, along with a signed, original copy and passport-sized photograph, no later than 7TH NOVEMBER 2006. Visit www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org (Published September 2006)

Darwin Initiative

The latest funding round for new Darwin projects (Round 15) and post-project funding opened on 17 July 2006. The application process will be carried out in two stages. Only those applicants successful in Stage 1 will be asked to continue to Stage 2. The closing date for Stage 1 applications will be on 15 September 2006.

The Darwin Initiative was announced by the UK Government at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The aim of the Initiative is to assist those countries which are rich in biodiversity but poor in financial resources to implement the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) through the funding of collaborative projects which draw on UK biodiversity expertise. In addition to its main projects, the Darwin Initiative has three smaller project schemes which were introduced to enhance the legacy and impact of the Darwin Initiative. These are:

• Darwin Fellowships
• Darwin Scoping Awards
• Post-project funding

For more information see www.darwin.gov.uk/applications/

(Published 18 June 2006)

Environment for Europe fund (Defra)

Defra has announced the start of the fifth round of applications for PECE projects. The fund will only cover up to half of the cost of each project and the rest of the funding should be secured in advance of any application by the partner organisations from other sources. Only PECE branded projects will be considered for funding. Completed application forms should be sent by 16 October 2006 to iuliiana.best@defra.gsi.gov.uk and lydia.breslin@defra.gsi.gov.uk.

See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/internat/enveurofund/index.htm for more details. (Published 29 August 2006)

European Commission

The European Commission is offering funding to strengthen public participation and civil society support for implementation of the Aarhus Convention (in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). This is offered through EuropeAid (Tacis Regional Action Programme 2004).

The main expected results are:

• Enhanced public participation in the environmental decision-making process;
• Enhanced Capacity of public regional and national bodies to provide Environmental information;
• Key stakeholders in Public Administration, Judiciary and NGOs familiar with provisions of Aarhus Convention and capable of putting principles into practice;

Indicative maximum budget:1.500.000 EUR
Intended timing of publication March 2006

Publication reference EuropeAid/122449/C/SV/MULTI
Guidance documents and Users Guidelines at national level are ready for use; Information at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl

(Published 23 January 2006)

UNDP/GEF Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project (BSERP)

The UNDP/GEF Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project (BSERP) has announced its second call for proposals to support non-governmental organisation (NGO) projects related to the reduction of Black Sea basin nutrient and toxic chemicals pollution at the national level. Registered NGOs in the Black Sea basin countries of Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine with an environmental focus and an NGO bank account are eligible for national grants. More information... (Published 5 April 2006)

Opportunities for grant funding from the EU Commission's TACIS scheme:

• Social Inclusion and Income Generation in Batken and Osh Regions of Kyrgyz Republic (open until 3rd March 2006)
• Strengthening Civil Society in Moldova (open until 21st April 2006)
• Social inclusion and income generation in Soughd Region of Tajikistan (open until 7th April 2006)

More information: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl

(Published 7 February 2006)

Alcan Prize for Sustainability

The Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2006, in association with the International Business Leaders Forum, is now open for entries. Any not-for-profit, civil society or non-governmental organization based anywhere in the world can enter for the annual US$1 million Prize for their contributions to addressing and progressing economic, environmental and/or social sustainability.

For entry details and requirements please visit www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com

(Published 7 February 2006)

Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment

The Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment offers funding to environmental projects in the EECCA region, with an emphasis on the capacity-building of NGOs and government agencies in the areas of public participation, issuing licences and enforcing compliance, environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental evaluations. Grants may be awarded to international organisations and the maximum amount per project is 75,000 euros. The deadline for applications is 1 May 2006.

More details: application form (PDF, 45 KB); legal provisions (PDF, 35 KB)

(Published 16 January 2006)

Defra issued a call for PECE project proposals, for part funding from its Environment for Europe Fund. Please note deadline of 13 January 2006 for completed proposals. The application form is available, for completion electronically, via the Defra website (PDF, 250 KB) (02 November 2005)

Note: Feedback from the project selection process is now availabe - see our "Submitting proposals" page. (15 February 2006)

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