Call for Projects on Water Resource Management

Deadline: 15-Oct-2024

The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) is pleased to launch its Call for Project Proposals to address one of the major issues of the 21st century- Water resource management.

In order to respond to the challenges that impact freshwater ecosystems, the Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) was created in 2021; a funders collaborative, dedicated to the conservation and restoration of all freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean: rivers, lakes, marshes and peatlands.

Themes

• Conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
• Sustainable use and management of water resources
• The development and implementation of sustainable financing mechanisms for freshwater ecosystem conservation and sustainable water use

Funding Information

• Financial support from €100,000 to €500,000
• DIMFE’s contribution should normally not exceed 75% of the total project budget. If the request for funding exceeds €300,000, 25% co-financing (non-in-kind) is mandatory.
• DIMFE will fund projects that adopt a holistic approach taking into account community and cultural aspects such as the inclusion of socio-economic benefits for local populations, the promotion of environmentally beneficial cultural practices and respect for ethnicity and gender.
• Projects must start between March and June 2025 and have a maximum duration of 3 years.

Eligible Projects

• The Executive Committee will select projects that meet several criteria:
  • Projects must be located within the Mediterranean basin, without geographical preference.
  • Projects must produce results that have an impact on the ground.
  • Projects must be consistent with the themes and budget listed above.
  • Projects submitted by a single person will not be considered.

Eligible Applicants

• NGOs, local authorities, municipalities, private companies engaged in the ecological transition with less than 20 employees, scientific institutions.

For more information, visit DIMFE.