Indo-Burma

Description

1) Objective

CEPF is designed to safeguard Earth’s biologically richest and most threatened regions: biodiversity hotspots. CEPF is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, Fondation Hans Wilsdorf, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Canada, the Government of Japan and the World Bank. In the Indo-Burma Hotspot, it is also supported by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. A fundamental goal is to ensure civil society is engaged in biodiversity conservation. The Indo-Burma Hotspot comprises all non-marine parts of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, plus parts of southern China.

The current call for LOIs is limited to projects that address one or more of Strategic Directions 3 and 6 and Investment Priority 9.1. Another call will be launched in the second half of 2026, covering Strategic Directions 1 and 2 and Investment Priorities 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4. Future calls will be announced on CEPF and IUCN’s website and social media.

2) Eligibility

Please note that this call is restricted to applications from local civil society organizations, which are defined as independent organizations headquartered in one of the six countries of the Indo-Burma Hotspot.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam.

4) Budget

Small grants (up to US$50,000) and large grants (US$50,000 to US$250,000) are available.

5) Application

Application deadline is 16 March 2026.