2019/2020 SECONDARY INVESTMENTS Funding Opportunity Notice

 
The PACT was formally established as a Statutory Board in January 1996 after the passing of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust Act, No. 15 of 1995; with legislative amendments being made in 2003 and 2015. The PACT is managed by a Board of Directors that is comprised of Government agencies, non-government organizations and individual experts. The general function of the Trust, according to the 2015 amendment, is to contribute to the sustainable management and development of Belize’s natural and cultural assets for the benefit of Belizeans and the global community, both now and for future generations.

Description
The PACT Secondary Investments form the second of a three-tier Conservation Investment Programme supporting the implementation of the 2018-2021 Conservation Investment Strategy. Secondary investments shall primarily support general protected areas management, operations, and creating enabling conditions outside of priority areas identified under PACT’s Targeted Investment Window. Support may include management processes and institutional strengthening tools for Protected Area managers inclusive of the development of Management Plans, Strategic Plans, etc. Additionally, funding may also be provided for short-term, emergency or one-off conservation relevant projects, training or initiatives that promote conservation, enhancement and protection of Belize’s natural resources as well as contribute to the sustainable development of Belize’s National Protected Areas System (NPAS). Secondary Investments should be sought via PACT’s standardized application forms. These forms are available on PACT website (www.pactbelize.org) or from the PACT office.
 
For the 2019-2020 fiscal year PACT shall make available under this funding window BZ$150,000 for Secondary Investments. Applications are available year-round subject to the availability of funding. An investment ceiling shall not be fixed for secondary investments. However, investments shall be guided by its own merits and recommended based on its contribution to site level and national level plans and strategies. Applications are received and screened by the PACT Conservation Investment Department. Completed and eligible applications are submitted to the PACT Executive Director or Board of Directors (dependent on the funding request amount) within 6 to 8 weeks from the date of submission.
 
Specific Eligibility for Secondary Investments listed on the full document attached below.

 
Note: Other Terms and conditions may apply.
 
For further information on PACT eligibility details, application forms and screening procedures or more general conservation financing information contact PACT’S Conservation Investment Manager via email cimanager@pactbelize.org.
 
Submit signed complete applications (hard or soft copy) to:
 
Conservation Investment Manager, PACT
#3 Mango Street/P.O. Box 443
Belmopan, Cayo
Re: Secondary Investment
OR by email to cimanager@pactbelize.org

For details, download full pdf documents below.