Grants

Welcome to the MFF Grants page. MFF invests directly in coastal ecosystems through on-the-ground projects. Several types of projects are used to channel MFF activities. Since 2008, both small-scale and larger projects have been implemented in the member countries. From 2012, regional projects have been introduced as a way of addressing topics relevant to the whole MFF Region.

Small Grant Facility (SGF)
SGF Projects are the mechanism through which funds are provided for small-scale projects. Each member country receives funds to establish a Small Grant Facility to deliver projects under two categories: less than US$10,000, and between US$10,000 to US$25,000. MFF also encourages co-financing of these projects, especially by the private sector.

Small Grant Facility projects are important for supporting local action in the form of community-based project activities. The National Coordinating Body (NCB) in each country has full ownership of the Small Grant Facility. The NCB calls for proposals and selects the projects for funding. The projects themselves are managed for each NCB by the country office of IUCN or UNDP.

Between 2008 and 2011, more than 80 Small Grant Facility projects were implemented across the MFF region. These focused primarily on supporting NGOs and community-based organizations working to meet the needs of coastal communities. By linking these projects to government agencies, much interest has been generated among officials in scaling up their learning to other agencies and to policy makers. For example, the research-oriented projects in India have encouraged the Ministry of Environment and Forests to provide funds to build upon MFF’s work.

Medium Grant Facility (MGF)
Medium projects were introduced at the 7^th meeting of the MFF Regional Steering Committee held in November, 2010. The budget range for medium projects is USD 50,000-100,000. These projects go through a multiple-stage approval process. Following the NCB call for proposals and preliminary review, the project proponents may refine or adjust their proposals. Once the NCB endorses a proposal, it is forwarded to the MFF Secretariat for the second stage of evaluation.

MFF Medium Projects will follow from the priorities identified in the National Strategy and Action Plan (NSAP) prepared by each MFF Focal Country, and will commence in late 2012.

Large Grant Facility (LGF)
The budget range for large projects is upto USD 300,000. MFF Large projects were implemented between 2008-2011. Beginning late 2012, only Medium projects (referring to grant amount) will be implemented. MFF is currently documenting lessons learned from the Large Projects implemented during MFF's earlier days (with a higher limit of grant funding upto USD300,000).

Regional Initiatives

MFF regional projects span several countries to consolidate existing knowledge on best practices in coastal resource management and to conduct research onemerging issues to acquire new knowledge. Each regional project has the direct support of at least three MFF member countries, with a strong leading partner organization selected from MFF’s core institutional partners.

To emphasize the strength of MFF as a regional initiative, the Regional Steering Committee recognized the value of implementing projects that bring together at least two member countries and one core institutional partner. Four projects, to be implemented with MFF's core insitutional partners UNEP and FAO, will span topics around mangrove conservation; community resilience; governance in small island communities; and responsible diving. The National Coordinating Bodies of India and Sri Lanka will also lead a regional study about the conservation of living resources in the Gulf of Mannar.

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The following projects match your filter:
	Enhancing the appreciation of Mangroves and its benefits for the local communities Location: G.Dh Nadella and Hoandedhoo Duration: 21st Feb 2017 to 10th Nov 2017 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 374,990 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Climate change, Coastal Governance, Community Resilence, Knowledge for Management
	Biodiversity Assessment and Ecological habitat mapping of environmentally sensitive sites at Huvadhoo Atoll Location: G.Dh Dhigulaabadhoo Duration: 17th Feb 2017 to 20th Jan 2018 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 375,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Climate change, Coastal Governance, Knowledge for Management, Strategies for Management
	Establish a proper management of waste collection and transportation in 2 populations centres of G.Dh Hoendedhoo and G.Dh Nadella Location: G.Dh Hoandedhoo & G.Dh Nadella Duration: 10th Nov 2016 to 10th Nov 2017 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 374,913 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Coastal Governance, Strategies for Management
	Strengthening Market Links for Sustainable Hau Cultivation and Conservation of the Marshland in Gdh. Fiyori Location: G.Dh Fiyoaree Duration: 1st Jul 2015 to 30th Mar 2017 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 343,138 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Community Resilence, Gender equality, Sustainable Business Practices, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Promoting locally effective solutions to waste management in GDh. Faresmathoda and Vaadhoo to reduce environmental impacts Location: G.Dh Faresmathoda and G.Dh Vaadhoo Duration: 1st Jul 2015 to 21st Jul 2016 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 374,913 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Community Resilence, Strategies for Management
	Development of hydroponics as an alternative source of income to the fisher families in Ukulhas Location: Ukulhas, Alif Alif Atoll, Maldives Duration: 25th Mar 2015 to 24th Feb 2017 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 849 420 MFF Grant Type: Medium Grant Facility Topics: Community Resilence, Gender equality
	Biodiversity Assessment & Ecological Valuation of Huraa Mangrove Location: Kaafu Atoll, Huraa, Maldives Duration: 25th Jun 2013 to 26th Jun 2015 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 375,000.00 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Economic Valuation, Knowledge management and communications, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation
	Good Practices in Waste Management Location: Haa.Vashafaru, Meemu Dhiggaru, Alif Alif .Ukulhas and Raa Ungoofaaru, Maldives Duration: 24th Apr 2013 to 30th Jun 2014 MFF Grant Amount: MVR 375,000.00 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Knowledge management and communications
	Protecting marine ecosystems in MFF countries using the Green Fins approach Location: Maldives and Viet Nam Duration: 1st Jan 2013 to 31st Dec 2014 MFF Grant Amount: USD 199,994 MFF Grant Type: Regional Grants Facility Topics: Coastal Governance, Civil Society Engagement, Capacity Building
	Mapping and enhancing natural resource governance in Small Island Communities Location: Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand Duration: 1st Jan 2013 to 31st Dec 2014 MFF Grant Amount: USD199,994 MFF Grant Type: Regional Grants Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Strategies for Management, Coastal Governance

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17 Projects

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No.	Name	Location	Countries	Start	End	Amount	Type	Status
1	A print media awareness campaign to protect mangrove habitats in the Maldives	Baarah Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, and Maakandoodhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll, Upper North Province; Huraa Island, Kaafu Atoll, North Central Province; and Fuvahmulah Island, Gnaviyani Atoll, and Hithadhoo Island, Seenu Atoll, South Province, Maldives	Maldives	2010-04-15	2010-08-19	US$31,500	SG	Completed
2	Alternative livelihood for women in Alif Dhaal Atoll	Alif Dhaal Atoll, Central North Province, Maldives	Maldives	2012-09-26	2013-06-30	US$ 25,000	SG	Completed
3	Biodiversity Assessment & Ecological Valuation of Huraa Mangrove	Kaafu Atoll, Huraa, Maldives	Maldives	2013-06-25	2015-06-26	MVR 375,000.00	SG	Completed
4	Biodiversity Assessment and Ecological habitat mapping of environmentally sensitive sites at Huvadhoo Atoll	G.Dh Dhigulaabadhoo	Maldives	2017-02-17	2018-01-20	MVR 375,000	SG	Completed
5	Development of hydroponics as an alternative source of income to the fisher families in Ukulhas	Ukulhas, Alif Alif Atoll, Maldives	Maldives	2015-03-25	2017-02-24	MVR 849 420	MG	Completed
6	Enhancing community and island ecosystem resilience through innovative technology and food security	Baa Atoll - five islands in the North Province of the Republic of Maldives: Kudarilkilu, Kamadhoo, Kilhahdoo, Dharavandhoo and Maalhos	Maldives	2010-05-05	2012-04-30	USD284,265	LG	Completed
7	Enhancing the appreciation of Mangroves and its benefits for the local communities	G.Dh Nadella and Hoandedhoo	Maldives	2017-02-21	2017-11-10	MVR 374,990	SG	Completed
8	Environmental Awareness Media Project	Male', Maldives	Maldives	2009-10-01	2010-03-31	US$ 34,890	SG	Completed
9	Establish a proper management of waste collection and transportation in 2 populations centres of G.Dh Hoendedhoo and G.Dh Nadella	G.Dh Hoandedhoo & G.Dh Nadella	Maldives	2016-11-10	2017-11-10	MVR 374,913	SG	Completed
10	Establishing a waste disposal site	Vaikaradhoo Island, Haa Dhaal Atoll, Upper North Province, Maldives	Maldives	2010-10-15	2011-05-30	US$11,672	SG	Completed
11	Good Practices in Waste Management	Haa.Vashafaru, Meemu Dhiggaru, Alif Alif .Ukulhas and Raa Ungoofaaru, Maldives	Maldives	2013-04-24	2014-06-30	MVR 375,000.00	SG	Completed
12	Increasing Awareness on Proper Waste Management	Hoarafushi Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, Upper North Province, Maldives	Maldives	2009-10-01	2011-12-29	US$ 8550	SG	Completed
13	Mapping and enhancing natural resource governance in Small Island Communities	Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand	Sri Lanka Asia Region Maldives Seychelles Thailand	2013-01-01	2014-12-31	USD199,994	RG	Completed
14	Promoting locally effective solutions to waste management in GDh. Faresmathoda and Vaadhoo to reduce environmental impacts	G.Dh Faresmathoda and G.Dh Vaadhoo	Maldives	2015-07-01	2016-07-21	MVR 374,913	SG	Completed
15	Protecting marine ecosystems in MFF countries using the Green Fins approach	Maldives and Viet Nam	Maldives Viet Nam	2013-01-01	2014-12-31	USD 199,994	RG	Completed
16	Strengthening Market Links for Sustainable Hau Cultivation and Conservation of the Marshland in Gdh. Fiyori	G.Dh Fiyoaree	Maldives	2015-07-01	2017-03-30	MVR 343,138	SG	Completed
17	Strengthening the waste management system on Noonu Manadhoo Atoll and greening the island	Manadhoo Island, Noonu Atoll, North Province, Maldives	Maldives	2009-10-01	2010-03-31	US$25,000	SG	Completed