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PTFC Presentation_March 2015
2015 National RAC-Partners-EAP Meeting
PTFC Presentation_March 2015
- 1. Philippine Tropical Forest ConservationFoundation Jose Andres A. Canivel Executive Director
- 3. Modes of ProgramImplementation • Area Grants • Research Grants • Project Development Grants • Nursery Development Grants • Small Grants • Partnerships • PTFCF initiatives
- 4. PTFCF Projects 2005-2015 •396 projects • PhP 277M in grants • Coverage: 1,500,000 hectares (Terrestrial) 58,509 hectares (Mangrove) • 53 on-going projects
- 5. 2015 On-Going Projects(as of March 2015) Grants On Going Projects Area Grants (Multi-Year) Upland (New) 12 Upland (Continuing) 3 Coastal (New) 1 Coastal (Continuing) 2 Area Grant (1 year only) Upland 8 Research and Scholarship 6 Nursery and NGP 2 Project Development 4 Microgrants 9 Forest and Community Rehab 4 Miscellaneous (New) 1 Miscellaneous (Continuing) 1 Total 53
- 6. Grant Approval Process Receipt •Receiving and data entry • Staff assessment of compliance Evaluation • Evaluation of concept proposal • Evaluation of full blown proposal Approval • BOT Approval • Negotiation and due diligence
- 7. Evaluation Criteria: Area •Located in forest formations, i.e. dipterocarp forests or mangrove forests, critical watersheds and other key biodiversity areas • Demonstrated biodiversity importance and/or ecosystem service • Covered by a forest management framework • Existence of threats to forests • Secure tenure and/or access
- 8. Evaluation Criteria: Actions •Proposes specific activities, partners, expected results and implementation mechanisms • Focused on addressing key threats rather than a “shot gun” approach • Reflects local/consultative processes • Conservation approach should be technically feasible while livelihood support should be economically feasible • Builds human and institutional capacity • Can be implemented within 3-4 years
- 9. Evaluation Criteria: Actors •Civil society organization • Organized; with working BOD and officers • Preferably with existing projects on site • Track record on forest conservation and /or access to support institutions or organizations • If possible, registered (SEC, DOLE, CDA) • Endorsed by local stakeholders
- 10. Principles in GrantsManagement • Value People and Process over Pesos • Invest in Effective Projects and New Approaches • Invest in Sustainability • Measure Outcomes, Monitor Performance, Manage for Results
- 11. Tips for GrantSeekers • Follow the Rules • Know Your Forest • Tell us Your Story • Set and Realize your Goals
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