Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2

Description

1) Objective

SEI Asia, with support from the Swedish government (Sida), launched the Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2 (SCF2) programme in 2018 to enhance the current 2030 Agenda efforts in Asia and the Pacific. SCF2 aims to foster regional cooperation and policy dialogue for sustainable development and environmental sustainability, through capacity building, knowledge sharing and increased collaboration. Human rights and gender equality are central to SCF2, as it champions regional and inter-regional collaboration for transboundary environmental policy development.

SCF2 invites potential partners to submit concept notes for regional environmental policy forums, with focus on four key themes: disaster management and emergency response, agrobiodiversity, air pollution and climate change and rural watershed ecosystems. SCF2 welcomes concept notes for regional strategic events in Asia, specifically in South and Southeast Asia, that highlight the advancement of environmental sustainability, gender equality, human rights and poverty reduction. The proposed events should include representatives from government, private sector, civil society, research or academic institutions and development partners to ensure an inclusive and substantive dialogue.

2) Eligibility

The following can apply for the grant: (1) Nonprofit organizations or networks that based in Asia can apply. Organizations outside the region can be considered if the proposed event addresses issues relevant to Asia and can engage regional stakeholders. They should: Have experience in hosting relevant policy dialogues that engage different groups and stakeholders; Feature key speakers and participants who are able to share knowledge and experience in environmental sustainability, while addressing cross-cutting issues of gender equality, human rights and poverty; (2) Private sector players can apply, if their proposal seeks to engage with the public sector and/or civil society organizations. Funding cannot be used for covering private sector actors’ participation in the supported event (related travel and accommodation expenses). It should, however, be used to increase participation of other stakeholders such as civil society and the public sector. A cost-sharing option for micro and small enterprises with resource constraints can be considered.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Asia.

4) Budget

For 2021, SEI will support four themes (air pollution, agrobiodiversity, disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, and ecosystems), covering one grant per theme. A maximum of SEK 450,000 (approximately USD 45,000) will be awarded per grant. The grants can fund one or more events in their entirety or provide supplemental funding to already confirmed co-funded event(s). The delivery period of event organization and impact monitoring must be within the timeframe of one year, April 2021 – December 2021.

5) Application

The deadline for submission of concept notes for air pollution and agrobiodiversity is on 17 May 2021, 11:59 p.m. Bangkok time. Proposals need to be submitted online. Email submissions will not be accepted.