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SKEPPIES - Small Grants Facility For Conservation And Development In The Succulent Karoo |
What is SKEPPIES?
The SKEPPIES Small Grants Facility for Conservation and Development in the Succulent Karoo, shortly known as SKEPPIES, sponsor projects that have both a conservation and development aspect in the Succulent Karoo. SKEPPIES is a partnership arrangement between the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), Conservation International in Southern Africa Hotspots Program (SAHP), and the SKEP Coordination Unit.
Who can apply
- Government organizations
- Non-governmental organisations (NGO)
- Community-Based Organisations (CBO)
- Training, education and research institutions
- Individuals with a good cause
- The private sector including small and medium enterprises
- Networks such as environmental education networks
- Traditional authorities
- Faith based organisations
What types of applications can be considered for funding?
All criteria are given in the application form; the three major criteria are described below:
- Projects must have a conservation element. E.g. number of hectares conserved, better managed, sustainably used, and red-listed species that benefit. The types of projects where the conservation element is very strong are biodiversity-based businesses, environmental best practices in agriculture and mining, establishment of a protected area, restoring degraded land, and tourism activities.
- Projects must also have a development element. E.g. number of new businesses started, people involved in capacity building, jobs created and women empowered.
- Projects must form part of other projects in the area and have their support. It is even better if projects are co-funded between SKEPPIES and other partners.
What is the size of the grants?
Applications up to R70,000.00 are considered. However, should you need more money, you may make a second application because a maximum of R 140,000 may be allocated to a project in one financial year.
How can I apply?
SKEPPIES can provide you with an application package and assist you in filling in the application. Presently you can apply any time of the year. However, please contact SKEPPIES beforehand to know if their quota for the year were reached and if your application will stand over to the next financial year.
Please click here to go to the Funding and Grants page on the Skep website for more information, or download:
the SKEPPIES brochure
the application form.
Contact Details
SKEPPIES
c/o Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Private Bag X7
Claremont, 7735
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27-21-799-8852
Fax: +27-21-762-6838
Cell: 073-843-2702
Email: s.davids@conservation.org
Web: http://www.skep.org
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