DARWIN PLUS LOCAL ROUND 4 GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) would like to inform Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and environmental partners, as well as fellow environmental stewards, of the opening of the fourth round of Darwin Plus Local.
Darwin Plus Local is a new scheme within the existing UK government’s Darwin Plus fund, which funds projects to protect unique biodiversity and improve resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). Darwin Plus Local has been introduced to support small-scale environmental projects exclusively in the UKOTs, aiming to build capacity in-territory and contribute to local economies.
This round will provide grants of up to £50,000 for organisations and up to £20,000 for individuals.
• Projects can last for a maximum of 6 months.
• The expected start date for successful projects is 1 October 2024.
• All projects must be completed by 31 March 2025.
The deadline for application is 23:59 GMT on Monday, 24 June 2024.
Further information can be found on the Darwin Plus website: https://dplus.darwininitiative.org.uk/apply/
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please get in touch with DarwinPlusLocal@jncc.gov.uk
In February 2024 the DECR was successful in securing funding for two proposed projects, namely: “Drone-based environmental monitoring in the Turks & Caicos Islands” and “Conservation and Enforcement Mobility Support for Marine Protected Areas”. Funding for these projects will directly benefit the DECR’s continued efforts to conserve and protect the TCI’s natural environment.
