Capacity Enhancement Support Programme opens 2016 call for proposals

The GBIF Secretariat is now accepting proposals for funding under the 2016 Capacity Enhancement Support Programme, which seeks to enhance the long-term capacity of GBIF Participants through collaborative projects.

The GBIF Secretariat is now accepting proposals for funding under the 2016 Capacity Enhancement Support Programme, which seeks to enhance the long-term capacity of GBIF Participants through collaborative projects.

The call is only open to GBIF Participants.

Applicants must submit concept notes by 11 April 2016 for the first stage of the programme’s two-stage selection process. A panel will assess concept notes and invite selected applicants to present full proposals by 20 May 2016.

Concept notes must use the template provided and include information on co-funding.

Proposals for one-year projects starting on 16 June 2016 can receive a maximum of €15,000 for mentoring activities, regional training support, GBIF advocacy actions, documentation and capacity needs assessments. Applicants are encouraged to explore earlier projects for inspiration.

For more information or questions, please email the Secretariat.

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Call for proposals – 2016 Capacity Enhancement Support Programme

Concept note template