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How to apply

Process

  1. 1
    Call open

    The NSC opens the call; the SGP Portal link, criteria, and deadline are announced. At least 2 weeks.

    NSC and YBUL
  2. 2
    Prepare the proposal

    Follow the questions in the SGP Portal. You may ask the National Coordinator, landscape facilitators, or strategic partners for help.

    Applicant
  3. 3
    Apply

    One proposal per organization, complete with supporting documents. Automatic receipt from the SGP Portal. Proposals cannot be changed after submission.

    Applicant
  4. 4
    Eligibility pre-screening

    Checked against 11 minimum requirements. Failing any one requirement means rejection, with notification through the SGP Portal.

    NATIONAL COORDINATOR
  5. 5
    Technical assessment

    The technical team assesses; the NSC scores using the 100-point matrix below.

    Technical team and NSC
  6. 6
    NSC decision

    Decided by consensus. Members with a conflict of interest leave the discussion.

    NSC
  7. 7
    Announcements

    All applicants receive written results along with the reasons.

    YBUL
  8. 8
    Agreement (MoA)

    Contains the work plan, budget, risk classification, disbursement schedule, and report format.

    YBUL and grantees
  9. 9
    First disbursement

    Disbursed after the MoA is signed by both parties.

    YBUL
Offline and video trackFor applicants facing internet, disability, or language barriers: paper forms, voice recordings, or video, with support from the National Coordinator.
FPIC for Indigenous PeoplesWritten consent before activities begin, in the community's language, at least 30 days after the first consultation.
Social and environmental screeningEvery proposal is screened for social and environmental risks using the SESP procedure under the FAO framework.