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.

24 Projects found

The following projects match your filter:
	Study of whale shark and marine megafaunal distribution along Odisha and potential for marine and coastal species-based tourism Location: Odisha, India Duration: 18th Jul 2016 to 17th May 2017 MFF Grant Amount: INR 698,500 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Integrated Coastal Planning, Knowledge for Management, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Conservation of Grande & Bat Island Ecosystem in Goa Location: Mandovi and Sinquerim river estuary; Grande Island, Vasco Coast, Goa Duration: 15th Jan 2015 to 15th Jan 2016 MFF Grant Amount: INR 982,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Coastal Governance, Integrated Coastal Planning, Sustainable Business Practices, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Role of coastal ecosystems in enabling resilience of coastal communities post a natural disaster Location: Andhra Pradesh Duration: 15th Dec 2014 to 15th Jan 2016 MFF Grant Amount: INR 1,017,500 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Community Resilence, Integrated Coastal Planning, Knowledge for Management
	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
	Rehabilitation of degraded seagrass area in Tuticorin coast of Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, to support long term conservation of seagrass habitats Location: Koswari Island, Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, India Duration: 10th Dec 2013 to 10th Mar 2015 MFF Grant Amount: INR 1,426,750 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Integrated Coastal Planning, Knowledge for Management, Management Assessment and Monitoring, Marine Protected Areas, Strategies for Management
	Strengthened capacity of children, communities and local government by better preparedness and mitigation of climate change and disaster risk in Kendrapara district, Odisha Location: 7 villages in Chandilbaunsamula Gram Panchayat and 4 villages in Kandira Gram Panchayat, Rajnagar Block, Kendrapara district, Odisha Duration: 10th Dec 2013 to 10th Jun 2015 MFF Grant Amount: INR 1,160,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Integrated Coastal Planning, Knowledge management and communications
	Developing a practicable model through corporate-community participation for successful mangrove restoration activities in Kachchh, Gujarat Location: Mundra, Bhuj, Gujarat Duration: 10th Dec 2013 to 10th Jun 2015 MFF Grant Amount: INR 1,138,500 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Integrated Coastal Planning, Strategies for Management, Sustainable Business Practices
	Youth Power against Global Warming by Promotion of Seagrass Learning Location: An island of Baan Tung Nang Dum, Phang Nga Province’s Kuraburi District in the Andaman Sea & Baan Tha Pae Yoi, Phang Nga Province’s Kuraburi District, on Koh (island) Prathong of the Andaman Sea Duration: 19th Jun 2013 to 31st Aug 2013 MFF Grant Amount: 300,000 THB MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Community Resilence, Integrated Coastal Planning, Knowledge for Management, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Strengthening the Resilience of Coastal Communities, Ecosystems, and Economies to Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion Location: Pakistan and Thailand Duration: 1st Jan 2013 to 31st Dec 2014 MFF Grant Amount: USD199,994 MFF Grant Type: Regional Grants Facility Topics: Community Resilence, Integrated Coastal Planning
	Assessment of Pb Content in mangrove sediments and Avicennia marina plants from Batticaloa Lagoon Location: Mattakali, Batticaloa Duration: 15th Sep 2012 to 14th Jan 2013 MFF Grant Amount: LKR 1,250,000/- MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Integrated Coastal Planning

24 Projects

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No.	Name	Location	Countries	Start	End	Amount	Type	Status
1	An assessment of the past and present distribution status of the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) along the west coast of India	West coast of India: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, and the Lakshwadeep Islands	India	2011-12-31	2013-03-31	INR 834,900	SG	Completed
2	Assessment of Pb Content in mangrove sediments and Avicennia marina plants from Batticaloa Lagoon	Mattakali, Batticaloa	Sri Lanka	2012-09-15	2013-01-14	LKR 1,250,000/-	SG	Completed
3	Coastal development and ecosystem modelling as a tool to enable improved local and national policy and decision-making processes	Beau Vallon Baie, Mahe; Anse Intendance, Mahe; North Island; Denis Island	Seychelles	2010-08-01	2012-07-30	USD200,000	LG	Completed
4	Collective rehabilitation and conservation of mangroves at Ban Don Bay	Ban Don Bay, Surat Thani, Thailand	Thailand	2009-05-01	2010-11-30	US$9,722	SG	Completed
5	Commercially important gastropod shell resources and trade in India: Distribution, Status & Conservation strategies	Tamil Nadu (Gulf of Mannar, and Palk Bay), Kerala (Wedge Bank, Kollam)	India	2011-12-09	2013-10-31	INR 794,200	SG	Completed
6	Conservation of Grande & Bat Island Ecosystem in Goa	Mandovi and Sinquerim river estuary; Grande Island, Vasco Coast, Goa	India	2015-01-15	2016-01-15	INR 982,000	SG	Completed
7	Conserving wetlands on the Andaman coast	Koh Yai Rang mangrove area, Kapoe, Ranong, Thailand	Thailand	2009-05-01	2010-11-30	US$9,737	SG	Completed
8	Developing a practicable model through corporate-community participation for successful mangrove restoration activities in Kachchh, Gujarat	Mundra, Bhuj, Gujarat	India	2013-12-10	2015-06-10	INR 1,138,500	SG	Completed
9	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
10	Ecosystem-based integrated coastal resource management through multi-stakeholder participation in Southern Thailand	Tambon Tha Sala, Amphoe Tha Sala, Nakhonsithammarat; and Tambon Kho-Libong, Amphoe Kantang, Trang	Thailand	2009-09-01	2011-08-31	USD300,000	LG	Completed
11	Increasing the resilience of coastal and riverine communities to climate change and other threats, by conserving the ecosystems of the Maya Oya and associated coastal wetlands in Sri Lanka	Negombo and Katana DS Divisions in the Gampaha District (Western Province) and Wennappuwa and Dankotuwa DS Divisions in the Puttalam District in the North-Western Province, Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	2009-09-01	2011-11-30	USD 151,895	LG	Completed
12	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
13	Living resources of the Gulf of Mannar: Assessment of key species and habitats for enhancing awareness and for conservation policy formulation	Gulf of Mannar	India Sri Lanka	2012-09-01	2014-12-31	$ 200,000.00	RG	Completed
14	Mangrove diversity and related fishery in lagoon/estuarine systems in Potuvil- Panama coastal stretch.	Pottuvil, Panama	Sri Lanka	2012-06-01	2013-05-31	LKR 734,400/-	SG	Completed
15	Moklan, the Ethnic Group of the Andaman	Low land area along the Andaman coast of about 6,000 sq.km in Takuapa district, Phang Nga province.	Thailand	2012-06-19	2013-08-31	300,000 THB	SG	Completed
16	Rehabilitation of degraded seagrass area in Tuticorin coast of Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, to support long term conservation of seagrass habitats	Koswari Island, Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, India	India	2013-12-10	2015-03-10	INR 1,426,750	SG	Completed
17	Role of coastal ecosystems in enabling resilience of coastal communities post a natural disaster	Andhra Pradesh	India	2014-12-15	2016-01-15	INR 1,017,500	SG	Completed
18	Seasonal and spatial variation of physico-chemical parameters of water in the Panama lagoon	Panama	Sri Lanka	2012-06-01	2013-05-31	LKR 743,400/-	SG	Completed
19	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
20	Strengthened capacity of children, communities and local government by better preparedness and mitigation of climate change and disaster risk in Kendrapara district, Odisha	7 villages in Chandilbaunsamula Gram Panchayat and 4 villages in Kandira Gram Panchayat, Rajnagar Block, Kendrapara district, Odisha	India	2013-12-10	2015-06-10	INR 1,160,000	SG	Completed
21	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
22	Study of whale shark and marine megafaunal distribution along Odisha and potential for marine and coastal species-based tourism	Odisha, India	India	2016-07-18	2017-05-17	INR 698,500	SG	Completed
23	Survey and assessment in Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay to support strategy to conserve and manage seagrass habitats	Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, India	India	2011-12-20	2013-02-28	INR 855,700	SG	Completed
24	Youth Power against Global Warming by Promotion of Seagrass Learning	An island of Baan Tung Nang Dum, Phang Nga Province’s Kuraburi District in the Andaman Sea & Baan Tha Pae Yoi, Phang Nga Province’s Kuraburi District, on Koh (island) Prathong of the Andaman Sea	Thailand	2013-06-19	2013-08-31	300,000 THB	SG	Completed

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24 Projects found

The following projects match your filter:

Study of whale shark and marine megafaunal distribution along Odisha and potential for marine and coastal species-based tourism

Conservation of Grande & Bat Island Ecosystem in Goa

Role of coastal ecosystems in enabling resilience of coastal communities post a natural disaster

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

Rehabilitation of degraded seagrass area in Tuticorin coast of Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, to support long term conservation of seagrass habitats

Strengthened capacity of children, communities and local government by better preparedness and mitigation of climate change and disaster risk in Kendrapara district, Odisha

Developing a practicable model through corporate-community participation for successful mangrove restoration activities in Kachchh, Gujarat

Youth Power against Global Warming by Promotion of Seagrass Learning

Strengthening the Resilience of Coastal Communities, Ecosystems, and Economies to Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion

Assessment of Pb Content in mangrove sediments and Avicennia marina plants from Batticaloa Lagoon

24 Projects