The Ford Motor Company has opened its call for its Conservation and Environmental Grants program again. Organizations from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen can apply for funding up to US$ 12,000 for projects working in the fields of conservation and environment.
The deadline for this opportunity is September 1st 2019.
Who can apply for the Ford Motor Company’s Conservation and Environmental Grants program?
Individuals, Civil Society Organisations/NGOs, Schools, Colleges or Universities from the following countries can apply for this opportunity: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen. It is of crucial importance that applicant organizations have no relationship with the Ford Motor Company, otherwise they would not be eligible.
Only project that are already being implemented can be funded, if the project is still in the planning phase, it will not be selected.
What can be funded with this program?
The Ford Motor Company’s Conservation and Environmental Grants program supports projects in the areas of conservation and environmental protection. It specifically focusses on the following categories:
- Protection of the Natural Environment ‐ Projects to conserve flora, fauna and/or their respective habitats.
- Conservation Engineering ‐ Projects to reduce the rate of consumption of natural resources and/or pollution.
- Environmental Education ‐ Projects aimed at creating or increasing environmental awareness.
- Best in Research – projects that show use of research in finding solutions to the environmental issue and implementing them
- Best in Community Engagement – projects that demonstrate involving/engaging the community to help in the environmental undertaking
- Special category grants for World Environment Day 2019 – projects that best display the theme of “Beating Air Pollution”
The maximum amount one party can apply for is US$ 12,000.
How to apply?
To apply for this opportunity, applicants must use the given online portal to send their proposal. The proposal needs to be accompanied by pictures and video material, so make sure you have all the required materials at hand when you want to submit your application.
Download the proposal form below and fill out all sections. Be careful to not write too many words in each section, as this might lead to the disqualification of your proposal.
Good Luck!