Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Grants

Description

1) Objective

The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) invites proposals in the following thematic areas, aligned with the objectives defined in the BTF’s Royal Charter, the priorities of the Royal Government of Bhutan’s (RGoB) 13th Five Year Plan, and the inputs received during the stakeholder consultation:

1. Thematic Area I – Preserving Biological Diversity
2. Thematic Area II – Enabling Human-Wildlife Coexistence
3. Thematic Area III – Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change
4. Thematic Area IV – Addressing Adverse Impacts of Development on the Environment

The project proposal should align with the above thematic areas and, where relevant, address aspects of gender equality as well as social and environmental safeguards.

2) Eligibility

Funding is available for organizations that can deliver results through sound planning, effective partnerships, and sustainable approaches. Proposals should include clear objectives, implementation strategies, monitoring plans, and anticipated impacts.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Buthan.

4) Budget

n/a

5) Application

Agencies outside the RGoB- the duly filled project concept note (available for download on website) should be submitted in hard/soft copy to the office of BTF or via email as a single PDF document to Ms. Phuntsho Choden at phuntsho@bhutantrustfund.bt, no later than 11th September 2025, before 5:00 PM.