[TABD] CLP grants application now open

[Blanca Huertas]

The application process for CLP 2011 Conservation Awards is now open! 

ALL details at
http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/ApplyNow.asp

The CLP has been helping young conservationists to achieve their goals
and move into positions of influence within the conservation sector for
more than 25 years. Successful applicants will: 1.) Develop the
knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) Implement
high-priority conservation projects combining research and action; and
3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.

This year's awards include:

*	Future Conservationist Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FutureConservationistAwa
rd.asp>  (up to US $12,500 each)
*	Conservation Follow-up Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FollowUpAward.asp>  (up
to US $25,000 each) - available only to previous CLP Future
Conservationist Award winners
*	Conservation Leadership Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/LeadershipAward.asp>
(up to US $50,000 each) - available only to previous CLP Follow-up Award
winners

Are you Eligible?

Conservation Awards are open to applicants working across Africa, Asia,
Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific, Latin
America and the Caribbean. Countries that are NOT ELIGIBLE include those
countries designated as high-income economies by the World Bank
<http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:2
0421402%7EpagePK:64133150%7EpiPK:64133175%7EtheSitePK:239419,00.html> ,
with the exception of island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean. If
you have a question about whether or not your country is eligible,
please contact the CLP.

How to Apply:

*	Take our Eligibility Quiz
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/EligibilityQuiz.asp>
now to learn if your project fits our award criteria.
*	Download 2011 Application form and Guidelines for either Future
Conservationist Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FutureConservationistAwa
rd.asp> , Conservation Follow-up Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FollowUpAward.asp>  or
Conservation Leadership Awards
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/LeadershipAward.asp> 

All applications must be submitted via our online application site
<http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/>
http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org
<http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/>  which will be
accessible in early October. We recommend applicants to complete the
Word document form offline, and then copy and paste the information into
the online form.

Deadline for applications is 15th November 2010. Award winners will be
announced in April 2011.

All teams that make it through the first round of reviews will receive
feedback on their proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to
contact a member of the CLP team more than two weeks before the
application deadline for advice on project eligibility, methods and
project activities. The CLP can also put teams in touch with local
partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.

A representative from each award-winning team will be invited to attend
an international training event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in July 2011
organized by the CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and
contacts. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts
from within each of the partner organizations and past winners. CLP team
members are available to help with project implementation, including
guidance required during the planning and team training stages.

Have additional questions or seeking advice? Email clp at birdlife.org for
more information.

Stay informed of all CLP news via our Facebook page
<http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/www.facebook.com/CLPawar
ds> 

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