2014 Green Asia Grant Guideline

 

Green Asia Grant respects local experience & knowledge. : Experts of the local issue are the local people and community with careful attention. Green Asia Grant believes small brings real change. : Strategy and networking efforts are more important to make people aware and act for real change. Green Asia Grant pursues diversity for the sustainable future. : Minor, marginalized and fragile people should be considered.

 

1. Subject

 

: Projects in any of subject closely related to target area issues are welcomed.

-    Biodiversity 

-    Climate Disaster (disaster prevention, local resilience, etc.)

-    Renewable Energy

-    Other Environmental Issues in Local Areas

 

2. Eligibility

 

: NGOs, NPOs or civil society organization in Asia working for the public good are encouraged to apply for this program.

 

3. Type (Content)

 

: Please select only one of the appropriate items below. Any type of projects based on activity is welcomed.

-    Education

-    Campaign

-    Research

 

4. Grant Amount

: Up to 5,000 USD per organization

 

5. Project Implementation Duration

: August, 2014 ~ January, 2015 (6 months)

6. Number of Grant Recipients

: Up to 10 organizations

 

7. Selection Process

: Submitted applications will be reviewed by the committee and grants will be offered based on specific selection criteria. The selection committee will evaluate the application based on the following criteria:

-   Contribution to the community

: Change before/after the project and its outcome will be reviewed.

-    Sustainability & Scalability

: Measures and strategies to sustain and spread the outcome will be reviewed.

-    Reasonable and detailed budget plan

: Budget plan based on local prices for transparency will be also reviewed.

-     Mission capabilities

: Deep understanding regarding the issues, like knowledge of the area, environment and network will be reviewed.

 

8. Note

-    During the progress of the project funded by the Green Asia Grant, any related banners, pamphlets, or other materials must state ?Korea Green Foundation? as a sponsor.

-   The project site monitoring schedule will be announced at a later time.

 

9. Submission Procedure

	Details
Period	2014 May 29 (Thu.) ~ June 27 (Fri.)   Applications should be submitted online on June 27th at the latest.  (Korean local time, late applications will not be accepted.)
Documents	1. APPLICATION  (Application Form/Project Proposal /Applicant Information)  : Download the application form from the website & title the file as 2014GAG_Type_Organization Name.doc 2. PROOF of IDENTIFICATION (of the applicant)  : officially recognized form preferred 3. Materials introducing the applicant's activities  : e.g.) brochures, etc.  All application and additional documents must be completed in English.
Submission	greenasia@greenfund.org We only receive the proposals and documents by ONLY email. Please do NOT send proposals by post.

 

10. Program Process

 

Class.	Date
Submission Period	- May 29 (Thu.) ~ June 27 (Fri.) - Korean local time, late applications will not be accepted.
Result Notification	- July 21 (Mon.) - Notified on the Korea Green Foundation Website as well as individually via e-mail.
Sign the MOU	- July 22 (Tue.) ~ July 31 (Fri.) - The project implementation period starts from August 2014 to January 2015.
1st Payment	- August 8 (Fri.) - 70% of the total grant will be paid.
Interim Report	- November 7 (Fri.)
Committee Review	- November 10 (Fri.) ~ December 12 (Fri.)
2nd Payment	Until December 26 (Fri.) 30% of the total grant will be paid.
Final Report	2015 February 20 (Fri.)  With submission of final report video clip extra points will be added.
Committee Review	2015 February 23 (Fri.) ~ March 20 (Fri.)
Close	2015 March 31 (Tue.)  - The best project will be decided and announced. - 2014 Green Asia Grant results and reports will be publicized.

 

11. Format

 

: The typical application form is no more than 10 pages, excluding appendixes and attachments. Please use Calibri font, size 11.

 

12. Privacy Notice

 

: Your document is subject to the Korea Green Foundation's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

13. Contact Us

 

l  Lee, You-Jeong, Team Manager of NGO Network Dept.

E-mail : greenasia@greenfund.org /Tel : +82-(0)2-2011-4316

l  Address : (100-120) 2F Korea Green Foundation, Dongyang Bldg., 89-20, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

l  Website : www.greenfund.org