MCF Concept Paper Form

Section 1: General Information

1.      Title	(Insert title of the project)
2.      County where project is implemented	(Insert name of county)
3.      What MCF theme(s) are you addressing
4.      Duration of the project (maximum 12 months)
5.      Total funding requested from MCF (not to exceed 250,000 KSH
6.      Matching funds/contribution
7.      Total Project Cost

Section 2: Applicant Information

·       Name
·       Contact Address
·       Email
·       Telephone

 

Name of Organization (if relevant) and type

☐Community based organization

☐Forest user group

☐Small and medium-sized enterprises

☐Research organization

☐Other_____________________________________________________________________

Section 3: Project Information – 2 pages

Project Summary – Provide a summary of your project and a map of the project area.

• What is the nature of the problem?
• Be specific about what you are proposing to do.
• What MCF thematic area(s) are you addressing?
• How are people impacted by the problem?
• What to you propose to do about the problem?
• How will you know if you’ve been successful in solving the problem?

Section 4: Budget – 1 page

Provide a simple budget specifying the cost for

• Labour – costs for project personnel/staff
• Consultant/specialist costs if applicable
• Travel and Transport
• Activities e.g., meetings, type and duration of field work, workshops
• Equipment

Section 5: Attachments

Each applicant is invited to attach the CV of the relevant applicant leading the project    concept. In addition, you should attach a letter of support from the affiliate organization indicating their endorsement/support for the project concept

Section 6: Project Area Map

Insert a map of the project area/site. Do not exceed one page in size/length.

Section 6: Declaration

The applicant declares that the information provided in this application is true and best to their knowledge and will contribute to improved status of the target endangered wildlife species, habitat, or local community in the project area

 

Name and Designation:

 

Electronic Signature:

 

Date: