Local non-profit organizations, associations, clubs or unions, social cooperative enterprises and/or other local non-profit entities, are highly recommended to apply for grants either alone or in collaboration with each other. Non-local applicants, already active in the area and/or holding significant expertise, can be also eligible for grants, when the proposed project involves grassroots organisations and allocates at least 20% of the budget directly to local partners. CPF does not direct grants to individuals and therefore cannot evaluate such individual requests. The applicants must display strong and effective leadership and emphasize on an integrated bottom-up approach by involving local communities and demonstrating positive community impact.

Grants

GRANTS

As a donor, we regularly fund a wide variety of local initiatives taking place in the Cyclades. These are innovative and high-potential ones which contribute to the Cycladic environment and cultural identity preservation. We also provide networking and cooperation opportunities to locals, and offer capacity building to key actors, empowering local initiatives to blossom.

Through our triple role within Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), we aim to support environmental conservation and sustainability efforts in the Cyclades. We encourage all potential applicants to browse through the initiatives that we have supported in the past.

Starting from 2025 and in the next rounds of grants, Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) prioritizes projects, which

unfold within the 5 main CPF areas of interest
address emerging conservation issues of Cycladic islands
create value and impact that is visible and measurable at local level with potential to be expanded to other islands
are collaborative and will be implemented by more than one local partners
non local entities already active in the area and/or holding significant expertise could be eligible for grants when local grassroots organisations are directly involved as their partners in the project design and implementation phases

The average grant awarded is not expected to exceed the 5.000 €, unless the project involves more than one partner, in which case the awards can reach a higher amount. CPF grant allocation: 50% in advance, 40% after the provision of an interim report and 10% after the provision and approval of the final project’s report.

In case of approval by CPF Steering Committee members, the grantee will sign a Grant Agreement with specific terms of the collaboration. CPF preserves the right to ask for additional documentation (Legal Statutes, Financial Statements etc) before approval.

For further information and guidance please contact grants@cycladespreservationfund.org

Grants criteria

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Local non-profit organizations, associations, clubs or unions, social cooperative enterprises and/or other local non-profit entities, are highly recommended to apply for grants either alone or in collaboration with each other.

Non-local applicants, already active in the area and/or holding significant expertise, can be also eligible for grants, when the proposed project involves grassroots organisations and allocates at least 20% of the budget directly to local partners.

CPF does not direct grants to individuals and therefore cannot evaluate such individual requests.

The applicants must display strong and effective leadership and emphasize on an integrated bottom-up approach by involving local communities and demonstrating positive community impact.

PROPOSALS

Proposals should fit into one of CPF Areas of Interest and preferred types of projects:

1. Fieldwork: This type includes research, monitoring activities, conservation services, rehabilitation, restoration, signage, etc.

2. Community engagement: This type includes education and training activities, capacity building, public events and exhibitions, voluntary activities, etc.

3. Campaigns: This type includes information and awareness-raising campaigns, policy and advocacy work, calls to action and activism activities, etc.

4. Networking: This type includes exchanging and replication of best practices, study visits, bridging people, businesses, NGOs and associations etc.

5. Technical support: This type includes the provision of appropriate equipment, study development, consultancy, etc.

AREA OF IMPLEMENTATION

The proposed projects should be clear and compelling, aiming to create measurable and sustainable long-term results, build capacity and encourage participation of the local society of the Cycladic islands. Ideally, the proposed activities shall be sufficiently visible to leverage additional support from other funding sources.

Projects with opportunities for replicability will be prioritized.

At the moment, the CPF supports the implementation of the projects only in the Cyclades.

When to apply

2025: This year grant applications will be accepted between 2/01/2025 and 10/02/2025.

The CPF aims to complete the evaluation of every proposal within around 2 months of its submission date unless circumstances require a longer evaluation period, based on a mutual agreement between the CPF and the applicant.

How to apply

We strongly recommend you to download the guidance document and application form template to help you prepare your proposal.

Bear in mind that we are always at your disposal for any clarification, assistance, recommendations and anything you might need to design a strong proposal and any technical support submitting it, please contact grants@cycladespreservationfund.org

Our grantees are expected to demonstrate proper management and effective governance.

When you are ready, fill in and submit your proposal through the online application form below, unless it refers to a small grant application.

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