Australia-Africa Community Grants 2011-2012. The AACGS supports community-based activities across Africa. Funding is open to NGOs for projects that promote sustainable economic and social development. Thematic areas include agriculture and food security; environmental awareness; and conservation of natural resources (among others). Grants range from AUD30 thousand to AUD75 thousand (in rare cases, the AACGS will consider requests for larger amounts).  The program is managed at Australia's diplomatic missions in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, and South Africa.  Applicants should check the websites of  Australia's diplomatic missions in those countries to locate the correct contact and application materials for the AACGS.  Applications are accepted throughout the year (i.e., through 31 December 2012).  Link

French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) -- Small Grants, Phase 3.  Phase 3 (2011-2013) of FFEM's Small-Scale Initiatives makes grants for biodiversity conservation in West and Central Africa, Madagascar, and Mozambique.  Grants are a maximum of €50 thousand -- subject to co-financing requirements -- for NGO conservation organizations in eligible countries.  For NGOs meeting the relevant criteria, pre-proposals can be submitted at any time before 31 December 2012.  Link

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