Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation Jose Andres A. Canivel Executive Director
Modes of Program Implementation
• Area Grants
• Research Grants
• Project Development Grants
• Nursery Development Grants
• Small Grants
• Partnerships
• PTFCF initiatives
PTFCF Projects 2005-2015
• 396 projects
• PhP 277M in grants
• Coverage:
1,500,000 hectares (Terrestrial)
58,509 hectares (Mangrove)
• 53 on-going projects
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
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
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
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
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
Principles in Grants Management
• Value People and Process over Pesos
• Invest in Effective Projects and New Approaches
• Invest in Sustainability
• Measure Outcomes, Monitor Performance, Manage for Results
Tips for Grant Seekers
• Follow the Rules
• Know Your Forest
• Tell us Your Story
• Set and Realize your
Goals