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Scenic view of lake, mountains in background.
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Prespa Lake.
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© Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust

Call for Letters of Inquiry for Small Grants

A Joint Call with the Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and The Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT) are combining resources and issuing a joint call for proposals for wider Prespa area.

Eligible Countries: Albania and North Macedonia
Opening Date: Wednesday 15 January 2020
Closing Date: Friday 21 February 2020, 14:00 CET
Budget: Maximum budget per project is €50,000. The overall budget available under this call is €200,000 (€100,000 from PONT and €100,000 from CEPF).
Theme: Strategic Direction 2 (sustainable management of water catchments) and Strategic Direction 4 (conservation of plants)

How to Apply

Non-governmental organizations, scientific institutions and academic institutions are invited to submit a letter of inquiry for this open call. The applicant must be a legally established and tax-registered organization for at least the past two years in either Albania or North Macedonia.

To apply for a grant under this call, complete the English application form available here, and email it to PONT Grants Coordinator Oliver Avramoski at oavramoski@pont.org.

Before applying, please carefully read the call for proposals document, available below, as it provides detailed requirements and instructions.

More Information

Call for Proposals
- English (PDF - 491 KB)

Ecosystem Profile
- English (PDF - 31 MB)

Ecosystem Profile Summary
- English (PDF - 4.6 MB)
- French (PDF - 5 MB)

Additional Resources
- 12 Tips for Getting Your Grant Idea Funded
- CEPF and Gender
- Life Cycle of a CEPF Grant