Environment Funding Opportunities
- Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
The Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation was established in 1980 through an endowment upon the death of Anastasios Leventis, who was a businessman, philanthropist and Cyprus' first Ambassador to UNESCO. The mission of the organization is to preserve and present cultural and historical heritage in cooperation with public and private institutions; to support education and philanthropic initiatives; and to support environmental projects primarily concerned with education and public awareness. The organization funds projects in Cyprus, Greece, Central and Western Europe, the Balkans and western Africa, in the following activities:
- History, archaeology and cultural heritage of Cyprus
- Education
- Environment
- Philanthropic and scientific issues, specifically the support of research and publications in the fields of genetics and medicine
- Agricultural education and the environment in western Africa
- History, archaeology and cultural heritage of Greece
More information can be found at www.leventisfoundation.org
- Cyprus Youth Board
The vision of the Cyprus Youth Board is for the youth of Cyprus to live in a free, creative and socially fair country, where they should have upgraded social involvement, through the possibility of participation in the decision-making processes in regards to issues of their concern. It aims to become the most active agency among the civil service and semi-government organisations expressing the most vital part of society: young people. More information can be found at http://www.youthboard.org.cy/
- EuropeAid
Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004. While the whole of the island is in the EU, in the northern part of the island EU legislation is suspended in line with Protocol 10 of the Accession Treaty 2003. The situation will change once a Cyprus settlement enters into force and it will then be possible for EU rules to apply over the whole island. The suspension does not affect the personal rights of Turkish Cypriots as EU citizens and on 27 February 2006 the EU approved an aid regulation for the benefit of the Turkish Cypriot community. €259 million was voted in 2006 for this programme which is to be implemented by the Commission (DG Enlargement) over five years. The main aims of this programme are:
- Social and economic development
- Infrastructure, in particular energy and transport, environment, telecommunications and water supply
- Reconciliation, confidence building measures, and support to civil society
- Bringing the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the Union, through information on the EU, and contacts between Turkish Cypriots and other EU citizens
- Helping the Turkish Cypriot community to be ready to implement EU rules (acquis communautaire) in case of a comprehensive settlement
For information on calls for tenders and calls for proposals funded under the "Aid Regulation", go to the EuropeAid web-site at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm. Under “Search Instructions” on the EuropeAid home-page menu, click on "Tenders and Grants" and then on "Tender and Calls for Proposals notices". You will reach a search tool that allows you to find details of all EU external aid projects. For projects funded under the "Aid Regulation", select search type "By Country", and country "Cyprus". Under "Status", click on “FORECAST” to see projects which are expected to take place but for which no procurement notice has been published; “OPEN”, to see projects for which a procurement notice or a call for proposals has been published and for which you can still apply; “CLOSED” to see all projects for which the closing deadline has passed. Finally, to obtain Calls for Tenders, click on the type of contract you are interested in ("Supplies", "Services" or "Works") under "Type", or click on "Grants" to obtain Calls for Proposals.Now click on "Submit Query", and the result of your search will be displayed on the right-hand part of the screen.
The Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (FP7) is the European Union´s chief instrument for funding research over the period 2007 to 2013. CORDIS (The Community Research and Development Information Service) is the official portal for participating in FP7 and following related developments in European science and technology. More information can be found at http://cordis.europa.eu/
- Grants of the European Union
The European Commission awards money in the form of grants in order to implement projects or activities in relation to European Union policies. These grants may be awarded within fields as diverse as research, education, health, consumer protection, protection of the environment, humanitarian aid, etc. The grant beneficiaries are mainly private or public organizations, and exceptionally individuals, chosen by the European Commission for their capacity to implement the projects concerned. The home page of the site presents a list of European policies in favour of which grants are awarded; you will find additional information on the specific grant programmes and on the application process by clicking on the fields which interest you. More information can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/grants/
- INTERREG IVC Innovation and Environment Regions of Europe Sharing Solutions
The INTERREG IVC Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective. It is a EU programme that helps regions of Europe work together to share their knowledge and experience. Launched in 2007, the programme will run until 2013.The programme provides funding for all regions of Europe plus Switzerland and Norway (regional and local public authorities) to exchange and transfer knowledge and good practice. Two main priorities are targeted: ‘Innovation and Knowledge economy’ and ‘Environment and Risk prevention’. These priorities reflect the strategy of the European Union to encourage growth and jobs in line with the Lisbon and Gothenburg Strategy. INTERREG IVC finances the network element of the European Commission initiative Regions for Economic Change. More information can be found at http://www.interreg4c.net/
- NGO Fund in Cyprus
The NGO FUND was established between the Donor States Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein and the Republic of Cyprus. In order to make the NGO FUND effective in addressing the opportunities for dealing with specific issues relevant to NGOs, the NGO FUND provides funding in the following priority areas:
- Health and Childcare
- Empowerment of young people in the civil society
The NGO FUND in Cyprus is implemented by the consortium of First Elements Euroconsultants Ltd and Euroconsultants S.A. which acts as the Intermediary. More information can be found at http://www.eeangofund.org.cy/
- Partnership for the Future (PFF)
The Programme “Partnership for the Future (PFF)” is funded by the European Union and managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The PFF aims at contributing to the peace-building process in Cyprus through different levels of intervention ranging from urban infrastructure rehabilitation to assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as the de-mining of the Buffer Zone More information can be found at http://www.undp-pff.org/
- Photos Photiades Foundation
Established in 1994 by the Photos Photiades Group of Companies and Cyprus Carlsberg. Makes grants for the promotion of culture, science and social welfare in Cyprus. In 1996, established the Cyprus Museum of Natural History, with plans for an Amphitheater in Nicosia for public cultural use, an Aquarium and zoological centre. Also makes scholarships, grants to social welfare, cultural, educational and sports organisations. Funds environmental initiatives, including an annual competition among Cypriot villages to reward environmental conservation work. Also funds initiatives for the promotion of the national economy and the cause of Cyprus internationally. More information can be found at http://www.ppgroup.com.cy/
- Research Promotion Foundation (RPF)
The Foundation’s core objective is the promotion of scientific and technological research in Cyprus. Several specific objectives and priorities have been defined by the Foundation’s Statute and the decisions of its Board of Directors, for the promotion of this main objective. More information can be found at http://www.research.org.cy/
- Stelios Philanthropic Foundation
The three E's - Education, Entrepreneurship and the Environment - serve as pillars for the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation's activities in Cyprus, Greece, the UK and Monaco. The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation offers funding and advice in educational, entrepreneurial and environmental initiatives. More information can be found at http://www.stelios.com/
- Supporting Activities that Value the Environment (SAVE)
The Supporting Activities that Value the Environment (SAVE) project works on building local capacity to better protect and manage Cyprus’ valuable natural and cultural resources. The project has four main activity areas:
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Cultural Heritage
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Small Grants
SAVE supports these activities with a vital range of public education, outreach and sustainable tourism efforts that reinforce its mission to protect and promote Cyprus’ rich natural and cultural resources. More information can be found at http://www.save-irg.com/
- The European Institute of Cyprus (EIC)
The European Institute of Cyprus (EIC) was founded in 1996 as an independent and an autonomous Institute. The Institute’s fundamental mission is to constitute the main vehicle that will promote the study and information on matters related to the European Union. The general objectives of the EIC are:
- The information of the public on European matters as well as on funding opportunities.
- The study of the European Institutions, as well as of the European economy and policies.
- The provision of a forum for the purpose of discussion and exchanging views with leading figures of the European Union who are policy makers, officials, business leaders and academics.
- The cooperation with Universities and other national or international bodies of established level dealing with research and teaching on European affairs.
- The training of civil servants and other persons with leadership abilities in European Union affairs
- The operation of a Centre with a specialised library on European matters, as well as the European documentation Centre.
More information can be found at http://www.eic.ac.cy/
- U.S. Embassy Small Grants
The U.S. Embassy has a limited amount of funding available for small bicommunal initiatives. Grants up to $10,000 may be awarded for local projects that benefit the island as a whole and that encourage sustainable island-wide networks. More information can be found at http://cyprus.usembassy.gov/TheEmbassy/bspSmallGrantGuide.htm
- United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) was established in July 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund. Its primary purpose is to support democratization throughout the world. UNDEF finances projects that build and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and ensure the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The Fund provides assistance to governmental, non-governmental, national, regional, and international organizations, including relevant United Nations departments, offices, funds, programmes and agencies. The Fund complements current UN efforts to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. More information can be found at http://www.un.org/democracyfund/
- United Nations Development Programme Action for Cooperation and Trust
Launched on 1 October 2005, UNDP’s initiative, Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT) is a three-year programme aimed at assisting Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to establish and strengthen long-term networks of cooperation on issues of common concern, while reinforcing a culture of respect, tolerance and mutual understanding. It replaces the Bi-communal Development Programme (BDP), which completed its activities after seven years of work and almost US$ 67 million of investment into a variety of bi-communal activities that aimed to bring Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots together. ACT is managed directly by the United Nations Development Programme, and with a total budget of US$ 26.5 million, the programme is mainly supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with additional support from UNDP. ACT’s mandate focuses on supporting projects in multicultural education, civil society strengtheningandpromoting sustainable development. The programme provides funding and coordination support for projects that are designed and implemented by Cypriots, and which in turn actively promote inter-communal cooperation. More information can be found at http://www.undp-act.org/
