Integrated management of the transboundary landscape of the Nimba – Diécké Mountains (Republic of Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia)

Description

1) Objective

The overall objective of this call for proposals is to sustainably improve the living conditions of local populations around the four main protected areas of the Nimba-Diécké landscape (particularly women and youth), while strengthening biodiversity conservation through an integrated landscape approach. The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:

• SO1. Ecological connectivity and conservation of the main protected areas are ensured.
• OS2. The resilience of local communities is strengthened through the green economy within promising and inclusive economic sectors.
• OS3. Improved environmental governance at local and regional levels supports the sustainable conservation of protected areas and the emergence of an inclusive green economy.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making: non-governmental organisation , public sector operator, local authority, international (inter-governmental) organisation and (3) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Republic of Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €2,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €2,400,000 and maximum €2,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (90%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The full proposal together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 31 July 2025.