Darwin Fund Project Application Form
Our Process
This summary application is the first step in our process. If selected for the next stage, you will be contacted by a member of our team. We endeavor to respond to your summary application within 30 days. If you have not received any response in that time, please email us at info@darwinfund.org. Note: Please read carefully before completing the fields below.
Habitat Types Included Within the Project.
Habitat types that are in-scope for the Darwin Fund are: a) Ocean; b) Coastal; c) Riparian; d) Mangrove; e) Rainforest
Project Type
Project types that are in-scope for the Darwin Fund are: a) Nature Positive Projects - Conserving or restoring land and ocean forests and their biodiversity, supported or led by indigenous and local communities. b) Project & Business Model Development - Funding project start-up costs, including robust and sustainable business models and technology strategies to underpin specific nature positive projects.
Amount and Type of Funding Sought
The Darwin Fund is primarily a grant awarding organization. However, other forms of funding are also possible. Please specify which best suits your needs: a) 100% grant funding; b) Part-grant / part-loan agreement; c) 100% loan agreement.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Organization
Title
Email
example@example.com
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Country
Phone Number
Project Information
Project Name
Project Developer or Proponent
Other Key Stakeholders
Country or Location
Habitat Types Included Within the Project
Total area of the project (in acres or hectares)
Project Type
Ocean
Coastal
Riparian
Mangrove
Rainforest
Funding Amount Requested (in USD) (between $50k and $500k)
Type of Funding
100% Grant Funding
Part-Grant / Part-Loan Agreement
100% Loan Agreement
Summary (max 300 words). Please include the following elements a) What’s the problem that the project is trying to solve, what is the current status quo? b) How is the project going to solve the problem? c) Potential risks and challenges of the project?
Stage of project maturity:
Concept Development
Site identification
Stage 2: Pre-Feasibility Studies
Stage 3: Feasibility Studies
Stage 4: Permitting / Financing / Contracts
Stage 5: Operational
Expected social and environmental impact. Please describe the impact on Climate, Biodiversity, Health, Local Development, Gender, etc. Provide estimated quantification if available. (More information: https://sdgs.un.org//goals).
Other supporting comments (200 words max).
Video Submission (optional). Please provide a one minute video explaining why your project is suitable for Darwin Fund support. Please send via WeTransfer; Vimeo; YouTube link (unlisted) or as attachment to info@darwinfund.org . Please label your video FirstNameLastName. Subject line: Darwin Fund Submission and Your Name
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