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WHO ARE THE APPLICANTS [top]
Organizations eligible for funding by the Suriname Conservation Foundation, are: Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations, local elected bodies, government bodies and private sector participants, including research institutes and individuals.

1. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)¹
   All Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) registered under relevant Surinamese laws and working in the Biodiversity Conservation Sector in Suriname, which are formed under an Act of Parliament and duly registered with the relevant Surinamese authorities.

2. Community Based Organizations (CBO’s)
   All community based organizations including users groups working in
   the field of biodiversity conservation.

3. Local elected bodies
   Village Development Committees (VDCs) and District Development Committees(DDCs) and users’ groups working in the protected areas and buffer zones and registered in the National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Hunting Reserves Conservation Area Offices.

4. Government bodies
   All relevant departments of the government of Suriname may apply
   for the SCF funding.

5. Research Institutes and Individuals
   Any research institutes having proven background of conducting research in biodiversity conservation and related activities. In the case of individual(s), any individual having proven research and work
   expertise in biodiversity conservation and related activities may also apply for SCF funding. On the basis of the qualifications and experience of the applicants, the TC will determine the eligibility of the research institute or individual.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCING [top]
Activities in the following areas, which are in furtherance of the conservation of Suriname’s biodiversity, are eligible to receive SCF funding:

	Management of protected areas and buffer zones;
	Conservation-related activities outside protected areas; and
	Conservation education, sustainable income generating activities, conservation activities, training and research.

ANTICIPATED EFFECTS / IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY [top]
In order to know the effects/impacts on biodiversity of the SCF funding, the following indicators will be considered:

	Number of people educated on conservation matters and their support in biodiversity conservation;
	Results of biodiversity research and their application on management;
	Amount of money generated by the alternative income generation programme and investment of such income in the biodiversity conservation;
	Number of participants who gained knowledge on biodiversity conservation from the forest and other natural resources;
	Reduction in poaching incidents;
	Total number of medicinal plant seedlings grown and planted;
	Number of women and women groups involved in biodiversity conservation matters;
	Evidence of indigenous knowledge and system supporting biodiversity conservation;
	Number of communities being motivated towards biodiversity conservation;
	Number of local entrepreneurs and operating hotels and lodges without damaging bio-diversity;
	Amount of income generated from eco-tourism;
	Number of new eco-tourism products;
	New alternative energy sources and their applications;
	Reduction on fuel wood and fodder use;
	Formulation of policies on equity sharing;
	Extent of community forestry conserved with legal status;
	Extent of reduction on the illegal encroachment of forest and natural resources; and conservation of biodiversity in the community forestry.

SIZE AND TYPES OF GRANTS [top]
The sizes of grants may vary from year to year. The Board shall determine the size and number of grants to be awarded each year on the basis of the interest earned from the Foundation's endowment and the budget needed for the management of the protected areas.

However, in general, the size and type of grants are as follows:
1. Large Grants: with defined range and purpose
2. Medium Grants: with defined range and purpose
3. Small Grants: such as seed money ( with defined range and purpose)
4. Credit/loans: with defined range and purpose.

PROJECT EVALUATION STRATEGY [top]

Project Idea
In the call for proposals that will be published via the local media, interested parties are advised to first make a draft of the project idea and discuss this with the Project Development Specialist. Then it shall be determined to what degree the project idea complies with the objectives of the Suriname Conservation Foundation.

If this is not the case, the potential applicant is being informed thereof. In the event that the project idea does comply with the objectives of the SCF, the applicant is advised to submit the project proposal with adjustments if necessary, according to the following guidelines.

For all clarity, it is good to point out that this advice does not automatically mean that the project is eligible for financing. The final decision to finance submitted project proposals is dependent on the available funds and, of course, the priority setting sequence in the contents of the submitted project proposals.

Project evaluation
The SCF will analyze each project proposal taking into account a rating methodology based on the following three criteria:

	Project Value (does the project meet the essential requirements to guarantee success);
	Project Priority (is the project specifically aimed on e.g. the conservation of biodiversity);
	Project Viability (risks, costs and sustainability).

The SCF will, if necessary draw-on a variety of resources in assessing these criteria. Individuals in the field, partner organizations and experts with knowledge/experience in a particular field will be consulted. This information will be bolstered with independent research by the SCF specialist and presented to the Technical Commission (TC).
The TC will evaluate the proposals and give advise to the Board of the SCF whether a proposal is eligible for financing or not. Each proposal will be critically evaluated and, where necessary, follow up questions will be submitted.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS [top]
Upon direction from the SCF Board, the Executive Director shall prepare an announcement of fund availability (Call for Proposals) and make it available to all interested parties wishing to seek funding from the Suriname Conservation Foundation.

Project proposals are to submitted to:
Suriname Conservation Foundation
Burenstraat #33; 4th Floor
Paramaribo-Suriname
Phone: 470155 ; Fax: 470156

Email: surcons@sr.net
Website: www.scf.sr.org

To submit:

	Project Application Form
	Renewal certificate of the organization from the relevant Surinamese authorities
	Three Years’ Audit Reports
	Minutes showing the evidence of endorsement of the proposal by their general body/share-holders’ meeting
	Project brief (this should include the brief project proposal specifying objectives activities and justification not more than one page)
	Project Document