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Walvis Bay Environmental Fund |
What is the Walvis Bay Environmental Fund?
The Walvis Bay Environment Fund is a grant programme that was established by the Municipality of Walvis Bay to finance activities and initiatives that facilitate the proper management of the environment and natural resources.
Who can apply
This Fund targets the Walvis Bay community at large, and activities within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Walvis Bay. Based on the Local Agenda 21 Principles, this fund is open to everyone, therefore institutions and the general public are encouraged to apply to this fund.
What types of applications can be considered for funding?
Those people who are interested to apply to this fund should submit project proposals; that should support and be consistent with Municipal management policies, plans and tools. Project that can be funded should particularly be supportive to the municipality's "Integrated Environmental Policy"; should be successfully implementable, and have the capacity for adaptation and replication; should include local participation and benefit local groups; should integrate environment, social and economic considerations as well as promote national, regional and local development programme and finally should promote sustainability, and work towards local environmental enhancement.
What is the size of the grants?
There is no prescribed amount that can be granted by the Walvisbay Environmental Fund. This means, whatever amount is required should be within the Fund’s budget.
How can I apply?
The Walvis Bay Municipality holds annual meetings with the local people, different institution and organisation to introduce and explain the fund and to guide the participants on the requirements necessary to complete the application form. Application forms for grants from this Fund can be obtained from the Environmental Fund Management Group (EFMG). For further information regarding the fund and the application procedure, please contact David Uushona at the contact details below:
Contact Details
Municipality of Walvis Bay
Department of Water, Waste and Environmental Management
Rikumbi Kandanga Road
Private Bag 5017
Walvis Bay
Tel. (064) 214 300
Fax. (064) 214 310
Email: duushona@walvisbaycc.org.na
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