Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot

BirdLife International and DOPPS, as the Regional Implementation Team (RIT) of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), invite civil society organizations to apply for small grants in the Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspot. These grants aim to support crucial conservation efforts and engage local communities.

📜 About the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 09, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 01, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Eligible Locations:
  • Albania
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Cabo Verde
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • North Macedonia
  • Palestine
  • Tunisia

Project Details

• Call for Applications Opens: Monday, June 30, 2025
• Closing Date: Friday, August 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT
• Project Duration: Minimum 12 months, starting on November 1, 2025, and ending no later than August 31, 2027

💰 Benefits of the Grant

• Grant Amount: USD 15,000 to USD 40,000
• Total Amount Available: USD 600,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Cabo Verde
• Egypt
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• North Macedonia
• Palestine
• Tunisia

Areas of Intervention

Proposals must align with one of the two strategic orientations of the CEPF Investment Strategy for the Mediterranean Basin:

1. Coastal Biodiversity Conservation:
   Supporting local partnerships for globally significant coastal biodiversity, including Marine Protected Areas and coastal wetlands.

2. Conservation of Threatened Plants:
   Strengthening civil society engagement in the conservation of threatened plants and plant communities.

Note: Local and national NGOs will be prioritized.

📝 Application Process

1. Review the full call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for detailed eligibility criteria, excluded activities, and application instructions.
   • View the Call for LOI
2. Download the LOI form:
   • LOI Form
3. Submit your completed LOI to CEPF-MED-RIT@birdlife.org before the deadline.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Opens: June 30, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 01, 2025

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official page:
CEPF Mediterranean Basin Small Grants

If you have any questions, contact:
📧 CEPF-MED-RIT@birdlife.org

• Grant Amount: USD 15,000 to USD 40,000.
• Total Amount Available: USD 600,000.