Reef Rescue Initiative

Description

1) Objective

The German Cooperation through KfW, the Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) and the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) are pleased to announce the ninth request for proposals of the Reef Rescue Initiative (RRI). This RfP focuses on coral reefs in the region and is not restricted to specific protected areas.

Objectives:

• Develop activities that target and respond to coral bleaching, for example, monitoring/mapping to determine bleaching impact and/or resilience to bleaching, mitigation measures for bleaching, design and implementation of coral restoration plans, among others.
• Promote strategies to prevent and address coral diseases, including the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD).
• Promote and contribute new techniques for restoration, repopulation, and rehabilitation of coral reefs in the MAR region in areas that are simultaneously working to address threats to coral reefs.
• Coral restoration projects that incorporate sustainable ventures/businesses.

2) Eligibility

Eligible are :Community-based organizations, including women’s and indigenous people’s organizations, Governmental institutions, Non-governmental organizations, and Academia and individuals (both must have administrative support from an NGO, who will submit the proposal and will be responsible for the grant if the project is approved).

3) Location

Actions must take place in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico.

4) Budget

The proposals to be presented may have a duration of up to 24 months. The maximum grant amount is US$30,000, based on project needs and capacity of the implementing institution.

5) Application

The application deadline is 9 September 2025. Proposals must be submitted (except in particular cases) through the MAR Fund on-line Small Grants Program system.