SGP is calling for proposals from competent not-for-profit organizations based in Indonesia to strengthen the governance of local communities’ territories and conduct workshops and monitoring & evaluation activities for ICCA GSI Covid-response. Grant funding available for the activity is up to a maximum value of US $15,000 with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding. 

The specific objectives are the following:

• Effective management of the ICCA GSI emergency response Portfolio in Indonesia, from programme strategy to technical support to ICCA grantees, as well as monitoring and evaluation to ensure compliance with the overall approved global Strategic Framework, Operational Guidelines, work programme, and national environmental priorities.
• Build strategic partnerships with development partners, such as donors, foundations, private sector and civil society, to promote SGP and ICCA and mobilize resources.
• Contribute to GEF-SGP’s efforts to develop effective national, regional and global networks for technical support and knowledge management.

Specific activities to be funded. 
Specific activities within the project proposal must be identified and presented with budget estimates. At the general level, eligible entities are expected to be able to undertake the following actions:

1. Monitor and evaluate the ICCA GSI top-up grants;
2. Document lessons learned and best practices in SGP/ICCA GSI programme/project development, implementation, and oversight.

Background of the GEF SGP and ICCA-GSI:

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) is a corporate programme of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1992. SGP grant-making in over 125 countries promotes community-based innovation, capacity development, and empowerment through sustainable development projects of communities, and local civil society organizations with special consideration for indigenous peoples, women, and youth. In particular, SGP projects support biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, prevention of land degradation, protection of international waters, and reduction of the impact of chemicals, within a sustainable development framework that promotes sustainable livelihoods and citizen empowerment. One of the key actions under the SGP Strategic Direction in GEF-6 is to expand the coverage and strengthen networks of Indigenous and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) within countries and globally. 

The Global Support Initiative for Indigenous peoples’ and Communities’ Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCA-GSI) aims to expand the range and quality of diverse governance types of protected areas (PA) and sustainable livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities through improved recognition, capacity building and empowerment, and on-the-ground support to ICCAs. These actions will contribute to achieving the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) Aichi 2020 targets: Target 11 – increasing protected areas coverage, Target 14 – safeguarding essential ecosystem services, and Target-18 protection of traditional knowledge. 

The initiative is implemented through three distinct but mutually reinforcing “Work Packages” (WP): WP1 - Provide direct support to community-based action and demonstration on sound ICCA stewardship for the purposes of ecosystem protection, sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction; WP2 - Legal, Policy and other forms of support for ICCA recognition and conservation (including governance assessments of PA and landscapes); and WP3: Networking, knowledge production and exchange between national CSO initiatives at regional and global levels. 

The Small Grants Programme (SGP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and ICCA GSI are implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 
 

For further information and details, including how to submit your proposal, please refer to the attached CFP document.