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.

38 Projects found

The following projects match your filter:
	Valuation of Mangroves in PQA Indus Delta: An Econometric Approach Location: Coastal areas of Sindh, Pakistan Duration: 25th Dec 2014 to 25th Dec 2015 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 1,650,750 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity development, Coastal Governance, Economic Valuation, Knowledge for Management
	Assessment and impacts of mangroves based camel grazing in coastal Balochistan Location: Coastal areas of Balochistan, Pakistan Duration: 25th Dec 2014 to 25th Dec 2015 MFF Grant Amount: PKR 999,500 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity development, Coastal Governance, Economic Valuation, Gender equality, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Introduction of a community-based management model for Vankalai Wetland Ecosystem, Mannar, Sri Lanka Location: South Bar, Vankalai and Achchankulam villages in Mannar, Sri Lanka Duration: 1st Sep 2014 to 29th Feb 2016 MFF Grant Amount: LKR 10,889,330 MFF Grant Type: Medium Grant Facility Topics: Coastal Governance, Community Resilence, Integrated Coastal Planning
	Introduce Natural Resources Governance into Participatory Decision Making process Through Conserve & Manage Coastal Ecosystem Location: Thimilithivu Island in Batticalao Duration: 10th Jan 2014 to 9th Dec 2014 MFF Grant Amount: LKR 1,946,000.00 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Coastal Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Improving the community livelihoods resilience and adaptive management of locally managed marine reserves (LMMA) of Vietnam: from local actions to national network Location: (i) Trao Reef LMMA, Van Hung commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, (ii) Nhon Hai LMMA, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, (iii) Bai Huong LMMA, Cu Lao Cham islands, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province Duration: 1st Apr 2013 to 31st Mar 2015 MFF Grant Amount: USD58,236 MFF Grant Type: Medium Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Civil Society Engagement, Coastal Governance, Financing Coastal Conservation, Community Resilence, Gender equality, Marine Protected Areas, 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
	Crab Aquaculture & Mangrove Conservation to Support Community Livelihood at Kampung Laut, Central Java Location: Lempong Pucung – Ujung Alang Village, Kampung Laut, Cilacap – Central Java Duration: 31st Aug 2012 to 30th Apr 2013 MFF Grant Amount: USD 24,586 (from MFF), USD 9,402 (in-kind from Krida Wana) and USD 2,267 (co-funding from Local Government) MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Climate change, Gender equality, Private sector partnerships, Sustainable Business Practices, Coastal Governance, Capacity Building, Strategies for Management
	Protecting critical habitats for the Praslin near-shore artisanal fishery Location: West coast of Praslin island, Seychelles Duration: 1st Jul 2012 to 31st Mar 2014 MFF Grant Amount: USD 25000.00 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Capacity development, Civil Society Engagement, Coastal Governance
	Evaluation of the present status of seagrass ecosystems along the west coast stretching from Kalpitiya to Thaleimannar. Location: Puttalam, Mannar Duration: 1st Jun 2012 to 31st May 2013 MFF Grant Amount: LKR 738,800/- MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Coastal Governance, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation

38 Projects

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No.	Name	Location	Countries	Start	End	Amount	Type	Status
1	Coral reefs of India – status, threats and conservation measures	Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India	India	2008-10-29	2008-12-31	US$11,000	SG	Completed
2	Crab Aquaculture & Mangrove Conservation to Support Community Livelihood at Kampung Laut, Central Java	Lempong Pucung – Ujung Alang Village, Kampung Laut, Cilacap – Central Java	Indonesia	2012-08-31	2013-04-30	USD 24,586 (from MFF), USD 9,402 (in-kind from Krida Wana) and USD 2,267 (co-funding from Local Government)	SG	Completed
3	Demonstrating environment-friendly practices in Chandi village of Kalmat in District Gawadar	Chandi Village, Kalmat, Gawadar District	Pakistan	2016-04-15	2017-01-14	Demonstrating environment-friendly practices in Chandi village of Kalmat in District Gawadar	SG	Completed
4	Demonstration of Wastewater Treatment for Reduction of coastal water contamination from Manora Island Karachi	Manora Island Karachi	Pakistan	2016-04-01	2018-02-28	PKR 7,262,500	MG	Completed
5	Ecological assessment and education for conservation of mangrove community in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra	Ratnagiri mangroves, Maharastra, India	India	2012-05-15	2013-11-30	INR 868,500	SG	Completed
6	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
7	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
8	Evaluation of the present status of seagrass ecosystems along the west coast stretching from Kalpitiya to Thaleimannar.	Puttalam, Mannar	Sri Lanka	2012-06-01	2013-05-31	LKR 738,800/-	SG	Completed
9	Floristic diversity and natural recruitment of mangrove species in selected mangrove habitats of South Gujarat	South Gujarat, India	India	2008-12-30	2009-10-31	US$14,998	SG	Completed
10	Improving the community livelihoods resilience and adaptive management of locally managed marine reserves (LMMA) of Vietnam: from local actions to national network	(i) Trao Reef LMMA, Van Hung commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, (ii) Nhon Hai LMMA, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, (iii) Bai Huong LMMA, Cu Lao Cham islands, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province	Viet Nam	2013-04-01	2015-03-31	USD58,236	MG	Completed
11	Inclusive and Integrated Coastal Resource Management for Future (IICRMF) in Tuol Torteung commune, Preah Sihanouk Province	Tuol Torteung Commune, Prey Nub district, Preah Sihanouk province.	Cambodia	2016-07-01	2017-08-31		SG	Completed
12	Integrating sustainable livelihood improvement into mangrove restoration and conservation in An Hoa lagoon	The An Hoa lagoon is about 1,900ha, located at the end of the Trương Giang river, Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province	Viet Nam	2011-10-01	2013-06-30	VND375,340,000	SG	Completed
13	Introduce Natural Resources Governance into Participatory Decision Making process Through Conserve & Manage Coastal Ecosystem	Thimilithivu Island in Batticalao	Sri Lanka	2014-01-10	2014-12-09	LKR 1,946,000.00	SG	Completed
14	Introduction of a community-based management model for Vankalai Wetland Ecosystem, Mannar, Sri Lanka	South Bar, Vankalai and Achchankulam villages in Mannar, Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	2014-09-01	2016-02-29	LKR 10,889,330	MG	Completed
15	Manning the Mangroves	Kharioon coastal village, Keti Bunder, Sindh, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-11-01	2012-06-30	PKR 750,000	SG	Completed
16	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
17	Protecting critical habitats for the Praslin near-shore artisanal fishery	West coast of Praslin island, Seychelles	Seychelles	2012-07-01	2014-03-31	USD 25000.00	SG	Completed
18	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
19	Rehabilitating mangroves and beach forests at Khlong Prasong	Khlong Prasong, Krabi, Thailand	Thailand	2009-10-01	2010-10-31	US$10,156	SG	Completed
20	Reversing environmental damage through community focused sustainable livelihoods in Ban Don Bay, Surat Thani Province, Southern Thailand	Surat Thani, Southern Thailand	Thailand	2009-04-16	2011-09-30	USD300,000	LG	Completed
21	Stakeholder led management planning for Vembanad Kol backwaters, Kerala	Vembanad-Kol backwaters, Kerala, India	India	2011-11-28	2012-11-30	INR 880,000	SG	Completed
22	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
23	Strengthening the capacity of a community network for managing Phuket’s coastal resources	Muang and Thalang, Phuket, Thailand	Thailand	2009-10-01	2010-10-31	US$11,007	SG	Completed
24	Strengthening the Defenders of the Coast	Karachi, Pakistan	Pakistan	2011-12-01	2012-06-30	PKR 860,000	SG	Completed
25	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
26	Sustainable freshwater aquaculture in the mangrove-dominated Indian Sundarbans	Sundarbans, West Bengal, India	India	2009-12-02	2011-01-01	US$12,000	SG	Completed
27	Sustainable use of mangrove resources to benefit poor women through a co-management pilot in the core zone of Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam	Xuan Thuy National Park, Nam Dinh province, Vietnam	Viet Nam	2011-10-01	2013-02-28	VND373,050,000	SG	Completed
28	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

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38 Projects found

The following projects match your filter:

Valuation of Mangroves in PQA Indus Delta: An Econometric Approach

Assessment and impacts of mangroves based camel grazing in coastal Balochistan

Introduction of a community-based management model for Vankalai Wetland Ecosystem, Mannar, Sri Lanka

Introduce Natural Resources Governance into Participatory Decision Making process Through Conserve & Manage Coastal Ecosystem

Improving the community livelihoods resilience and adaptive management of locally managed marine reserves (LMMA) of Vietnam: from local actions to national network

Protecting marine ecosystems in MFF countries using the Green Fins approach

Mapping and enhancing natural resource governance in Small Island Communities

Crab Aquaculture & Mangrove Conservation to Support Community Livelihood at Kampung Laut, Central Java

Protecting critical habitats for the Praslin near-shore artisanal fishery

Evaluation of the present status of seagrass ecosystems along the west coast stretching from Kalpitiya to Thaleimannar.

38 Projects