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- Please note that only members of Working Groups and Task Forces are eligible for the Small Grant, applications by non-members will not be considered

- According to the updated application process, the applicant must submit their proposal directly to the respective Working Group and Task Force Chair, copying the Secretariat ([email protected]) and the Programme Coordinator ([email protected]).

- Applicants from Russia must contact the Secretariat before submitting their proposal to confirm if a transfer to their specific location is possible as international money transfers can only be made if the recipients bank account is not located in an active war zone or conflict-affected area.

The EAAFP Small Grant Fund for Working Groups and Task Forces provides funding for projects (e.g. research, monitoring, site management, training, CEPA events/materials) that advance the conservation of migratory waterbirds in line with the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028.

The Small Grant Fund currently provides two funding options: 1) a grant of up to USD 5,000 for projects implemented by a Working Group or Task Force that addresses Key Result Areas of the EAAFP Strategic Plan; and 2) a grant of up to USD 1,000 to enable members of Working Groups and Task Forces to deliver their own work as a presentation, paper or poster.

Up to USD 40,000 is allocated annually to the Small Grant Fund from the activity budget of the EAAFP Secretariat. At the 10th Meeting of Partners, the Partnership adopted a standard application and assessment process for the Small Grant Fund (MOP10.DD.07). The Application Form is reviewed each year to enhance its usability for both applicants and reviewers.

Only members of EAAFP Working Groups and Task Forces are eligible to apply for the Small Grant Fund. Students, with the support of the relevant Working Groups or Task Forces, are only eligible for funding toward studies being undertaken at a research institution or travel to a conference to present original research.

Proposals should be targeted towards EAAFP key species or habitats, regions, or emerging threats or other specified Partnership objectives listed in the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028. They must also demonstrate how the proposed project would contribute to the Key Result Areas (KRAs) identified in the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028.

The Application period is open from 5 February 2025. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 PM (Seoul Time) on 19 March 2025. Applications must be submitted to the relevant EAAFP Working Group or Task Force Chair or Coordinator for review. The Chair or Coordinator will then forward the application along with their review to the Secretariat. Please copy the Secretariat and the Programme Coordinator when submitting your application to the Working Group or Task Force Chair or Coordinator. If you are unsure about which Working Group or Task Force to submit to, please contact the Programme Coordinator at [email protected].

The applications will be assessed by the Chairs/Coordinators of the relevant Working Groups/Task Forces and by members of the Technical Sub-committee.

The EAAFP Secretariat will notify all applicants of the status of their application by  22 May 2025. This information will also be made available under Successful Applicants of WG/TF Small Grant Fund 2025 page as seen below. Successful applicants will be contacted individually to discuss the next steps of the grant process.

A final report must be submitted within 3 months of the completion of the project including a short write-up of project outcomes for the EAAFP newsletter and website. Applicants must also report to the relevant Working Group or Task Force and are also strongly encouraged to publish their results in peer-reviewed journals.

A follow-up application process may be available within 6 months should funds remain.

If you have any questions regarding EAAFP Working Groups/Task Forces Small Grant Funds, please contact to Ms. Sabine Leykam, Programme Coordinator, EAAFP Secretariat at [email protected]