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:
	Empowering Fisherfolk Women Location: Karachi Pakistan Duration: 1st Oct 2014 to 30th Jun 2015 MFF Grant Amount: PKR2,272,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Gender equality
	Promoting community-based natural resource conservation in the union council Kalmat, District Gwadar, Balochistan Location: District Gwadar, Baluchistan, Pakistan. Duration: 1st Oct 2014 to 30th Jun 2015 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 2,313,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Community Resilence
	Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in Coastal Communities Location: Rehri Goth, Sindh Province Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Apr 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 964,750 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity development, Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Climate change, Gender equality, Knowledge management and communications
	Eco-Tourism as an Alternative Means of Livelihood Location: Miani Hor , Baluchistan Province Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Jul 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 999,500 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Resilence, Sustainable Business Practices, Climate change, Gender equality, Capacity development, Knowledge management and communications
	Teaching Integrated Coastal Management Location: Karachi, Sindh Province Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th May 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 958,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Gender equality, Knowledge management and communications
	Sand Dune Stabilization for Mangrove Protection in Miani Hor Location: Maini Hor, Lasbela District, Balochistan Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th May 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 972,800 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Gender equality, Climate change, Knowledge management and communications, Capacity Building
	Integrated Shrimp Ponds in the Indus Delta Location: Bhoori Village and Haji Doongar Jat Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Jul 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 951,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Economic Valuation, Sustainable Livelihoods, Sustainable Business Practices, Capacity development, Gender equality, Knowledge management and communications
	Sustainable Use of Mangroves for Small-Scale Entrepreneurs Location: Rehri Goth, Sindh Province Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Jul 2014 MFF Grant Amount: 999,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Capacity Building, Capacity development, Knowledge management and communications, Gender equality, Climate change
	Crab Fattening as an Alternative Means of Livelihood Location: Kharo Chhan, Sindh Province Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Jul 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 995,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Sustainable Business Practices, Sustainable Livelihoods, Civil Society Engagement, Gender equality, Capacity development
	Conservation and Women Empowerment Location: Mirpur Sakro, Thatta Duration: 5th Jul 2013 to 5th Jul 2014 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 964,340 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Gender equality, Climate change, Capacity development, Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement

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29 Projects

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No.	Name	Location	Countries	Start	End	Amount	Type	Status
1	Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in Coastal Communities	Rehri Goth, Sindh Province	Pakistan	2013-07-05	2014-04-05	PKR 964,750	SG	Completed
2	Enroute Food Security	Sonmiani, Balochistan, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
3	Income for coastal communities for mangrove protection	Coastal communities in Pakistan, Thailand, and Viet Nam	Thailand Viet Nam Pakistan	2014-12-01	2016-12-31	USD 188,076	RG	Completed
4	Inspiring Young Rescuers	Rehri and Ibrahim Hyderi coastal villages, Sindh, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-04-30	PKR 829,000	SG	Completed
5	Integrated Shrimp Ponds in the Indus Delta	Bhoori Village and Haji Doongar Jat	Pakistan	2013-07-05	2014-07-05	PKR 951,000	SG	Completed
6	Manning the Mangroves	Kharioon coastal village, Keti Bunder, Sindh, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-06-30	PKR 750,000	SG	Completed
7	Nurturing Young Saplings	Sandspit, Karachi, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-22	2012-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
8	Picture Perfect: Echoes of the Tides	Sindh-Balochistan coastal areas	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
9	Piquing Debate: Sharing experiences about mangrove ecosystems with Pakistan policy makers	Karachi, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-02-29	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
10	Plant and Protect	Jiwani, Balochistan, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2011-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
11	Promoting community-based natural resource conservation in the union council Kalmat, District Gwadar, Balochistan	District Gwadar, Baluchistan, Pakistan.	Pakistan	2014-10-01	2015-06-30	PKR 2,313,000	SG	Completed
12	Sand Dune Stabilization for Mangrove Protection in Miani Hor	Maini Hor, Lasbela District, Balochistan	Pakistan	2013-07-05	2014-05-05	PKR 972,800	SG	Completed
13	Strengthening Community-Based Fisheries Management at Miani Hor	Winder, Tehsil Sonmiani, District Lasbela	Pakistan	2016-04-15	2017-04-14	PKR 2,003,800	SG	Completed
14	Strengthening the Defenders of the Coast	Karachi, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-12-01	2012-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
15	Strengthening the Resilience of Coastal Communities, Ecosystems, and Economies to Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion	Pakistan and Thailand	Pakistan Thailand	2013-01-01	2014-12-31	USD199,994	RG	Completed
16	Sustainable fishing practices promoted to reduce usage of harmful fishing nets in coastal areas of Sindh (Tippon Area).	Keti Bander Town, District Thatta	Pakistan	2016-04-15	2016-12-14	PKR 2,140,000	SG	Completed
17	Sustainable Use of Mangroves for Small-Scale Entrepreneurs	Rehri Goth, Sindh Province	Pakistan	2013-07-05	2014-07-05	999,000	SG	Completed
18	Teaching Integrated Coastal Management	Karachi, Sindh Province	Pakistan	2013-07-05	2014-05-05	PKR 958,000	SG	Completed
19	Valuation of Mangroves in PQA Indus Delta: An Econometric Approach	Coastal areas of Sindh, Pakistan	Pakistan	2014-12-25	2015-12-25	PKR 1,650,750	SG	Completed