Strategic Direction 5:
Small grants (Biodiversity Action Fund)
Building Sustainable Livelihoods Around the Wologizi-Wonegizi Proposed Protected AreasImprove community livelihoods in the area between the Wologizi and Wonegizi proposed protected areas (Baziwhen, Zigida, Luyema and Konia) in Zorzor District. Provide practical skills training in animal rearing and soap making, and conduct conservation awareness activities.
| Amount |
$19,632 |
| Grant Term |
11/05
-
07/06 |
| Grantee |
Skills and Agriculture Development Services, Inc. |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 300 KB) |
| Related News and Information |
- Lesson Learned, January 2007 |
Taking Biodiversity Conservation to the Proposed Lake Piso Nature ReserveFocus on the proposed 76,000-acre Lake Piso Nature Reserve, one of the areas selected in an MOU between the government of Liberia and Conservation International for setting up a protected area network in Liberia. Conduct inventories of biodiversity and socioeconomic factors to generate information for the establishment of a computerized database for planning purposes, and build the capacity of local communities to effectively manage and conserve their biodiversity resources without extensive external assistance.
Reconstruction of Gbaboni Research Station at Sapo National ParkCollaborate with local communities and the Forest Development Authority to reconstruct the Gbaboni Research Station and ensure access by clearing the access road and hiking trail.
| Amount |
$9,777 |
| Grant Term |
10/05
-
09/07 |
| Grantee |
Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 19 KB) |
Involving Local Populations in the Protection and Safeguarding of All Tropical Zone Species of Fauna and Flora in the Dabola and Dinguiraye Prefectures of GuineaInvolve local communities in conserving six forest sites in Dabola and Dinguiraye Prefectures, Guinea, covering approximately 5,400 hectares. Provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to local communities for monitoring and protection of biodiversity in these forests.
| Amount |
$18,450 |
| Grant Term |
08/05
-
09/06 |
| Grantee |
COLUFIFA-GUINEE |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, Français (PDF - 41 KB) |
Small Grants for Global Conservation of Amphibian Diversity Within HotspotsDevelop and implement the Amphibian Action Fund aimed at the long-term conservation of amphibian species, and their habitats, within biodiversity hotspots around the globe. This fund will make available small grants of up to $10,000 to be awarded to individuals and groups working within the hotspots on targeted amphibian conservation activities.
| Amount |
$34,000 |
| Grant Term |
07/05
-
09/09 |
| Grantee |
Arizona State University |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 25 KB)
- Final report, English (PDF - 108 KB)
- Final report, Conservation Status of Chinese Giant Salamander, English (PDF - 2.53 MB)
- Final report, Conservation of Caecilians in the Eastern Himalayas Region, English (PDF - 6.72 MB)
- Final report, Restoration of Sagalla Hill with a view to creating a sustainable future for the Critically Endangered caecilian Boulengerula niedeni, English (PDF - 7.76 MB)
- Final report, Riqueza, Diversidad y Estatus de los Anfibios Amenazados en el Sureste de Mexico; una Evaluacion para Determinar las Posibles Causas de la Declinacion de Sus Poblaciones, Español (PDF - 3.71 MB)
- Final report, Assessment of endangered and endemic amphibians in the forests of southern Ghana, English (PDF - 808 KB)
- Final report, Threatened amphibians in the Succulent Karoo Hotspot: An integrated approach to their conservation, English (PDF - 32 KB) |
| Related News and Information |
- Story: More Funds for Amphibian Protection, August 10, 2007
- Learn more about this project in the Eco-Index
- Para aprender más sobre este proyecto, visite el Eco-Index
- Interview: An interview with Robin Moore about this project: English / Español |
The 2005 Smithsonian Environmental Leadership Course: Participation by Samba T. DialloFund participation of Samba T. Diallo, chief of the Industrial Fisheries Department, Republic of Guinea, at the Smithsonian Environmental Leadership Course in September 2005.
The Great Ape Emergency Conservation FundEstablish a small grants fund to address priority actions identified in the IUCN-SSC Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan: West African Chimpanzees. The fund will also support actions to address emergency situations pertaining to great apes in the Upper Guinean Forest.
Primate and Birds Diversity in the Fazao-Malfacassa National Park, TogoUndertake primate and bird surveys in the Fazao-Malfacassa National Park. Particular emphasis will be placed on surveying the area for the western chimpanzee and the Roloway guenon. Surveys will be undertaken in collaboration with staff from the Direction de la Faune et de la Chasse based in the park, and the Zoology Department of the Université de Lomé.
Capacity Building of Local Riverine Communities for Biodiversity Conservation of Two Important Bird Areas: the Grande Chutes Forest at Kindia and the Kounoukan Forest at Forécariah (Guinea)Build capacity for natural resource management among local riverine communities associated with the two forests. Develop and prepare management plans for the two forests, and put the plans into action.
| Amount |
$19,605 |
| Grant Term |
08/04
-
09/05 |
| Grantee |
Guinee-Ecologie |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, Français (PDF - 129 KB) |
Ensuring Effective and Sustainable Management of the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Sierra Leone, Through the Establishment of the Tiwai Island Administrative Committee SecretariatFacilitate the establishment of a full time Secretariat to serve as the implementing agency of the Tiwai Island Administrative Committee, the entity that will be responsible for managing the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Sierra Leone. Prepare a business plan for the sanctuary.
Inventory of Butterflies in the Missahoe Classified Forest in Togo, Upper Guinea ForestIn the Foret Classee of Missahoe, Togo, conduct an inventory of butterflies, prepare an ecotourism management plan for the area and sensitize 11 adjacent villages on revenue-generating activities that do not degrade the environment.
| Amount |
$9,800 |
| Grant Term |
10/03
-
12/04 |
| Grantee |
Association pour la Gestion Intégrée et Durable de l'Environnement |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, Français (PDF - 854 KB) |
| Related News and Information |
- Story: A Missahoe Metamorphosis, May 2005 |
Market Research Support to the Africa Environmental News ServiceSupport the Africa Environmental News Service by advising on planning of market research and development of marketing research tools, conducting the market research exercise and assisting with the development of a business plan.
Engaging the Private Sector in Conservation in Côte d’IvoireInvolve the private sector in conservation activities through public awareness tools such as a brochure and flyer for decisionmakers in the private sector and through meetings with private sector players.
Africa Environmental News Service: Phase Two – E-commerce Development and Market ResearchDevelop a business plan for a new environmental news service designed to serve African and global audiences. The project will take place during the second phase of an AENS project to develop the news service.
Bushmeat Awareness & Sustainable Development in Southeast Liberia ProjectSteer impoverished communities in three counties of Liberia away from slash and burn agriculture and hunting of wild animals toward the economic alternative of raising livestock. Activities include raising awareness about the unsustainable bushmeat hunting; surveying local communities to determine acceptable alternatives to bushmeat that could be promoted in a future initiative and ultimately becoming involved in the management of buffer areas near protected areas.
| Amount |
$7,500 |
| Grant Term |
11/02
-
06/03 |
| Grantee |
Grand Gedeh Community Servant Association |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 138 KB) |
First African Botanic Gardens CongressSupport participation of African delegates from the Cape Floristic Region, Guinean Forests of West Africa and Madagascar hotspots at the first African Botanic Gardens Conference in November 2002 in Durban, South Africa
Protected Area Gap Analysis the Upper Guinea Ecosystem Contribution to Regional Workshop on Protected Areas in Western and Central AfricaPrepare background documents on the state of protected areas, gaps, opportunities and challenges for a regional workshop that will bring together protected area managers from West and Central Africa in preparation for the World Parks Congress in 2003.
Preliminary Meeting to Establish Elephant Corridors between Ghana and Côte d’IvoireParticipate in a meeting at the Conservation International-Ghana office on the establishment of corridors for elephants between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire and on a strategy to raise funds to conserve key areas.
| Amount |
$1,000 |
| Grant Term |
10/02
-
12/02 |
| Grantee |
Marcus Parren |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 112 KB) |
Regional Workshop on Protected Areas in West and Central Africa.Bring together protected area managers from West and Central Africa in preparation for the World Parks Congress in 2003. This project includes support for 10 people from five West African countries to attend the workshop.
Echoes of the Rain ForestRecruit talented local performance artists in eight communities surrounding National Kakum Park to be part of community performance groups who will inform target communities on issues related to biodiversity conservation through the use of music, dance and drama.
| Amount |
$9,900 |
| Grant Term |
10/02
-
09/03 |
| Grantee |
AGORO Centre for Intercultural Learning and Talent Development |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 12.2 KB) |
Healthy Ecosystems, Healthy People: Linkages Between Biodiversity, Ecosystem Health and Human HealthCover travel and full participation costs for individuals from the Atlantic Forest, Chocó-Darién-Western Ecuador, Guinean Forests of West Africa, Madagascar, Philippines, and Tropical Andes hotspots to attend the Healthy Ecosystems, Healthy People conference.
Support to Coordination of Biological Monitoring Program at Sapo National Park, South-east LiberiaUpgrade field and data analysis skills of Liberian staff implementing the biomonitoring program; ensure proper data analysis; expand, where possible, the program to new areas and provide training in these areas; and ensure monitoring results are incorporated in the five-year management plan for the park.
Herpetological Survey in the Ghana-Togo HighlandsUndertake a vertebrate field survey in the Ghana-Togo Highlands of the Upper Guinean Forests.
Photographic and Technical Field Support for Survey of the Ghana-Togo Highlands, Volta Region (Ghana)Produce high-quality photographic images of a vertebrate field survey in the Ghana-Togo Highlands for use in illustrated report about the survey, other publications and the project’s Web site.