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CEPF and the Western Ghats Regional Implementation Team (RIT) based in ATREE, Bangalore, invite proposals from civil society organizations such as non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, academic institutions, private enterprises, and also individuals for biodiversity conservation projects in the Western Ghats. Applicants are expected to have adequate experience in implementing biodiversity conservation projects in the Western Ghats region of India.

The proposals should be sent electronically to cepfwghats@atree.org on or before May 31st 2011. The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the Regional Implementation Team and subsequently by Technical Review Team of experts. Based on merit and the applicant's comparative advantage in helping to implement the strategic directions, the proposal will get approved. Application processing time can be expected to be two to three months..

The proposals for grants should be based on the strategic directions, investment priorities and geographic locations as laid down in the Western Ghats Ecosystem Profile. The focus should be on conservation of the region’s flora and fauna that are in critical danger at key biodiversity sites and corridors in the Western Ghats. Specific information for this round of grants, guidelines, instructions and format for grant applications are available in the call web-page. Additional information is also available on the Western Ghats Small Grants Page. Applicants are welcome to discuss proposal ideas and eligibility with the RIT at cepfwghats@atree.org before submitting formal proposals.
                                                                                              
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Bhaskar Acharya, Program Coordinator, CEPF Western Ghats RIT
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore 560064, India
Cell: +91-9008322664
Email: cepfwghats@atree.org

Web Links:
Western Ghats RIT http://www.atree.org/CEPF_WGhats/
Ecosystem Profile http://www.atree.org/CEPF_WGhats/WGhatsEP

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