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

Thank you