15 April 2009 | Washington DC, United States
The Development Marketplace is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank. The 2009 global competition is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and additional DM partners. It aims to identify 20 to 25 innovative, early-stage projects addressing climate adaptation. The DM is a unique opportunity to turn your idea into reality; if selected your project could receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding for implementation over two years.
Competition Theme
There is now a strong consensus that climate change presents an urgent challenge to the well-being of all countries, particularly the poorest countries and the poorest people in them. Even if efforts to reduce greenhouses gas (GHG) emissions are successful, it is no longer possible to avoid some degree of global warming and climate change. [more]
The competition on climate adaptation focuses on three sub-themes: 1. Resilience of Indigenous Peoples Communities to Climate Risks [more] 2. Climate Risk Management with Multiple Benefits [more] 3. Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management [more]
Who can apply?
Special eligibility criteria apply to sub-theme one. For sub-themes two and three, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, foundations and development agencies based in the country of implementation may apply without additional partners. All other groups must partner with at least one organization; the type of partnership varies across types of applicants. Individuals cannot apply. Click here for more details on partnerships and eligibility criteria or check the guidelines.
How to apply?
All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals must be submitted through the DM online application form available on the DM website. Only proposals received before May 18, 2009 6 p.m. EST (22:00 GMT) will be considered.
How will the proposals be selected?
Proposals will be selected through a rigorous selection process. Click here for the selection process and assessment criteria.
For further information, please visit the Development Marketplace 2009 Grant Competition website.
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