Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Small Grant Program for the Central Corridor of the Atlantic Forest

Grantee Name: Instituto de Estudos Sócio-Ambientais do Sul da Bahia

Hotspot: Atlantic Forest
Location: Brazil
Amount: $400,000
Dates: Apr 2003 – Mar 2006
Keywords: Capacity building

Implement a small grants program aimed at building the capacity of local nongovernmental organizations in the Central Corridor of the Atlantic Forest. Grants will not exceed $10,000 and are expected to reach 25-30 organizations based on a competitive proposal process.

Strategic Direction :

4 Create an Action Fund to improve civil society identification and management of critical habitats