Apply for the Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator 2022-2023 (up to £50,000)

For the Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator 2022–2023, applications are now being accepted. The Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator helps countries create initiatives in accordance with the Commonwealth Blue Charter that hasten the transition to equitable, sustainable, and inclusive maritime development and marine conservation while mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The incubator helps the nations of the Commonwealth and their allies create answers to common maritime problems. Even though the grants are small, they have a broad scope and can include things like proof-of-concept pilot initiatives, larger project proposals, “quick assessments,” and project-related capacity building.

In summary, the Project Incubator:

• Encourages the development of projects under each of the Commonwealth Blue Charter
  Action Group themes;
• Focuses on the entire project cycle, including rapid assessments, proof-of-concept and
  small-sized projects;
• Assists in the development of funding proposals for medium-sized and larger projects;
• Provides mentoring and technical support;
• Facilitates project partnerships with non-governmental entities;
• Encourages planning for sustainability and scaling up, including regional initiatives;
• Supports ideas that dare to be different –innovative and cooperative solutions;
• Supports meeting global ocean commitments including ’30 by 30’ and the UN SDGs;
• Encourages the engagement of women, youth, LGBTI, Indigenous Peoples and local
  communities;
• Follows best practices, including transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.

Grants:

Grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 as well as providing training and technical assistance,
as required.

Eligibility:

• All applications must have a Commonwealth Government as the lead project entity. The lead
  entity is responsible for the delivery of the project. In a situation where the Government may
  not be equipped to receive international funding, it may assign a fiscal agent or one of the
  project partners to manage the grant’s finances. However, the lead Government remains
  responsible for overseeing the proper disbursement of these funds.
• Additionally, partnering with non-governmental entities is strongly recommended.
• The country must be a member of the Blue Charter Action Group under which the proposed
  project best fits.

Application:

Read the Frequently Asked Question in PDF or MS Word before you begin your application.

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