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.

8 Projects found

The following projects match your filter:
	Conservation of Local Food Source by Eco-cultural Approaches Location: Coastal areas of 21 communities in Phang Nga and Phuket Province, which are situated in mangrove area in the vicinity of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Duration: 19th Jun 2012 to 31st Aug 2013 MFF Grant Amount: 299,500 THB MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Civil Society Engagement, Reef to Ridge, Sustainable Livelihoods, Strategies for Management
	Network of Coastal Youth for Mangrove Conservation in Phang Nga Bay Location: Coastal areas of 7 communities in Phang Nga Province and 5 communities in Phuket Province situated in the vicinity of Sirinart and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Duration: 19th Jun 2012 to 31st Aug 2013 MFF Grant Amount: 298,000 THB MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Knowledge for Management, Reef to Ridge
	Stakeholder led management planning for Vembanad Kol backwaters, Kerala Location: Vembanad-Kol backwaters, Kerala, India Duration: 28th Nov 2011 to 30th Nov 2012 MFF Grant Amount: INR 880,000 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Strategies for Management, Reef to Ridge, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation, Civil Society Engagement, Capacity Building, Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Resilence, Coastal Governance, Integrated Coastal Planning, Capacity development, Climate change, Gender equality, Knowledge management and communications
	Community-based environmental coastal management in Demak, Province of Central Java Location: Four villages (Sriwulan, Bedono, Timbulsloko, Surodadi) of the District Kacamatan of Sayung, the Regency of Demak, the Province of Central Java Duration: 1st Nov 2011 to 30th Oct 2013 MFF Grant Amount: USD240,000 MFF Grant Type: Large Grant Facility Topics: Strategies for Management, Reef to Ridge, Economic Valuation, Civil Society Engagement, Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Resilence
	Enhancing community and island ecosystem resilience through innovative technology and food security Location: Baa Atoll - five islands in the North Province of the Republic of Maldives: Kudarilkilu, Kamadhoo, Kilhahdoo, Dharavandhoo and Maalhos Duration: 5th May 2010 to 30th Apr 2012 MFF Grant Amount: USD284,265 MFF Grant Type: Large Grant Facility Topics: Reef to Ridge, Civil Society Engagement, Sustainable Livelihoods, Climate change, Gender equality
	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 Location: 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 Duration: 1st Sep 2009 to 30th Nov 2011 MFF Grant Amount: USD 151,895 MFF Grant Type: Large Grant Facility Topics: Knowledge for Management, Reef to Ridge, Economic Valuation, Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Integrated Coastal Planning, Strategies for Management
	Conserving wetlands on the Andaman coast Location: Koh Yai Rang mangrove area, Kapoe, Ranong, Thailand Duration: 1st May 2009 to 30th Nov 2010 MFF Grant Amount: US$9,737 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Reef to Ridge, Sustainable Livelihoods, Integrated Coastal Planning
	Replanting mangroves in the Dutch Canal to enhance ecosystem productivity Location: Puttalam, Sri Lanka Duration: 1st Mar 2009 to 30th Nov 2009 MFF Grant Amount: US$4,386 MFF Grant Type: Small Grant Facility Topics: Reef to Ridge, Civil Society Engagement

8 Projects

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No.	Name	Location	Countries	Start	End	Amount	Type	Status
1	Community-based environmental coastal management in Demak, Province of Central Java	Four villages (Sriwulan, Bedono, Timbulsloko, Surodadi) of the District Kacamatan of Sayung, the Regency of Demak, the Province of Central Java	Indonesia	2011-11-01	2013-10-30	USD240,000	LG	Completed
2	Conservation of Local Food Source by Eco-cultural Approaches	Coastal areas of 21 communities in Phang Nga and Phuket Province, which are situated in mangrove area in the vicinity of Ao Phang Nga National Park.	Thailand	2012-06-19	2013-08-31	299,500 THB	SG	Completed
3	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
4	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
5	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
6	Network of Coastal Youth for Mangrove Conservation in Phang Nga Bay	Coastal areas of 7 communities in Phang Nga Province and 5 communities in Phuket Province situated in the vicinity of Sirinart and Ao Phang Nga National Park.	Thailand	2012-06-19	2013-08-31	298,000 THB	SG	Completed
7	Replanting mangroves in the Dutch Canal to enhance ecosystem productivity	Puttalam, Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	2009-03-01	2009-11-30	US$4,386	SG	Completed
8	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