Malta Environment Foundation Grant Application Form

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1. Organisation Details

2. Project Overview

3. Project Implementation

4. Project Impact

5. Risks

6. Additional information

7. Budget

8. Declaration

Documents required to complete the application:

Proof of Legal Status
Budget Template (to be uploaded in Section 7 of this application form). You may use other budget formats instead of this template.

Supporting Materials:

Step-by-step guidance on how to fill out this application form
Impact Measurement Framework: Environmental, Social, Economic and Policy Outcomes and Indicators Infographic (to be used in support of Section 4 of this application form)

Malta Environment Foundation’s (MEF) mission is to convene great minds, resources and ideas and support a paradigm shift towards environmental and social well-being.

MEF:

Channels new sources of funding from philanthropy and the private sector, directing resources to existing environmental initiatives.
Works directly with these initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes of environmental degradation in Malta, and develop meaningful partnerships that aim to tackle these challenges.
Fosters a supportive community between individuals, the private sector, and environmental organisations, promoting intersectionality, collaboration, and co-creation.

MEF operates through multidirectional partnerships. In addition to awarding grants, we actively share knowledge and collaborate with our network of grant partners to address core environmental challenges specific to Malta.

1. Organisation Details

1.1 Organisation name

1.2 Lead contact details

First name

Last name

Contact number

Please include area code (i.e.+44) and use a mobile # if possible

Role within organisation

1.3 Organisation address

Mailing street

Mailing city

Mailing postal code

Mailing country

1.4 Year of establishment

1.5 Legal status

Please upload proof of your legal status

1.6 Website

1.7 Social media URLs:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

1.8 Has your organisation ever applied for a grant from us before?

1. Yes - we have applied and received a grant from you before2. Yes - we have applied but have not received a grant from you before3. No - this is the first time we have applied to you

1.9 Tell us about your organisation and why it is suited for this grant (Maximum 250 words)

1.10 Please tell us about the people who will deliver the project and their relevant qualifications and experience? (Maximum 250 words)

1.11 Please name any other organisations involved with this grant application and tell us their role in the project (Maximum 100 words)

2. Project Overview

In this section we ask you to describe your project.

2.1 Project title

2.2 Project summary (Maximum 100 words)

2.3 Proposed start and end dates of the project

Start date

Format: DD/MM/YY or DD/MM/YYYY

End date

Format: DD/MM/YY or DD/MM/YYYY

2.4 Where will the project take place? (Maximum 50 words)

Where specifically in the region/country will you be carrying out your work?

2.5 How does this project aim to address core environmental challenges that are harming Malta's environment? (Can be related to conservation efforts, social, legal, economic, etc.) (Maximum 100 words)

2.6 Your project will be implemented through:

1. Direct environmental action (field work)2. Awareness raising and/or education3. Research and analysis4. Engagement with communities5. Campaigning6. Political advocacy and lobbying7. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 10 words)

2.7 Which natural habitat will your project be focusing on?

1. Terrestrial2. Marine3. Wetland4. Freshwater5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 10 words)

3. Project Implementation

3.1 Please describe the project including the project purpose and objectives, methodologies,
expected results, long-term impact, and any next steps. (Maximum 1000 words).

3.2 Please list and describe each of your project’s activities.
In section 4, we will ask you to select from a list the outcomes of these activities and the indicators you will use to measure the achievements of your work.

Activity name

Activity description and expected results (Maximum 100 words)

Expected completion date:

Format: DD/MM/YY or DD/MM/YYYY

3.3 Which of the following groups are you planning to engage with during this project? You can select more than one

1. Local residents2. Children and young people3. Farmers4. Fishermen5. Land owners6. Scientists7. Protected area managers8. Tourists9. Tourism industry10. Hospitality industry11. NGOs12. Local, regional or national government13. Educational institutions14. Media15. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

4. Project Impact

In this section, we ask you to select up to three environmental outcomes of your project’s activities and up to three indicators to measure the achievements of your work.

Please see the infographic of our environmental outcomes and indicators to help you choose the most relevant to your project.

Please note that at the end of the project, you will be asked to report on these indicators.

4.1 What are the environmental outcomes that your project aims to achieve? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Ecological restoration

2. Rewilding

3. Improved soil quality

4. Sustainable farming

5. Management and increased designation of protected areas

6. Improved Water quality

7. Fire prevention, management and control

8. Monitoring of native species

9. Restoration of native species

10. Sustainable fisheries management

11. Reduction in illegal activities

12. Reduction in human-wildlife conflict

13. Reduction in plastic pollution

14. Reduction in non-plastic solid waste pollution

15. Reduction in water pollution

16. Reduction in land pollution

17. Reduction in air pollution

18. Reduction in noise pollution

19. Use of low carbon technology and energy

20. Mitigation of and/or adaptation to extreme weather events

21. Other

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You selected "Other" environmental outcome please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Ecological restoration as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 of habitat restored2. Km2 of habitat mapped3. Number of native species actively restored 4. % decline of invasive species 5. Tonnes of CO2 sequestered6. Km2 of ecological corridors established7. Other

You selected "Other" please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Rewilding as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 of area rewilded 2. Number of species reintroduced3. Number of individuals reintroduced4. Number of obstacles reduced (e.g., fences, traps, pollution, dams)5. Km2 of ecological corridors established6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Improved soil quality as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. % increase of organic carbon in the soil2. Number of earthworms per unit of soil3. % decrease in soil erosion rate4. Tonnes of CO2 sequestered5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Sustainable farming as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 of increased farm area that is regeneratively managed 2. Kgs of pesticides/fertilisers reduced through regenerative practices (organic farming, Nature-based solutions etc.)3. Kgs of nature-based solution soil amendments produced (compost, biochar etc.)4. Tonnes of seaweed farmed5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Management and designation of protected areas as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 surface area actively protected and managed as the consequence of the project 2. Number of management measures adopted for protected areas3. Number of species or habitats under increased protection4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Improved water quality as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. % decrease in eutrophication levels2. % increase in water quality indicator species 3. % increase in oxygenation levels4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Fire prevention, management and control as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 of nature-based solutions in place to reduce fire risk2. Km2 of land with management practices in place to reduce fire risk3. Km2 of land mapped to show fire risk4. Km2 of habitat restored5. Number management practices in place (e.g. firebreak, regenerative grazing practice, fire proof plants)6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Monitoring of native species as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of populations monitored 2. Number of species monitored3. Number of breeding sites monitored (e.g. nests, burrows, lodges, caves, etc)4. % decline of invasive species 5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Restoration of native species as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of viable native populations reintroduced/established 2. Km2 recolonised by native species 3. Number of individuals reintroduced4. Number of individuals rescued/rehabilitated5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Sustainable fisheries management as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of species reported with increased populations 2. Number of fisheries with improved management measures in place3. Number of individuals caught in bycatch rescued and released4. Number of co-management activities with involvement of local stakeholders5. Number of sustainable seafood initiatives launched publicly6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in illegal activities as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of species protected against illegal activities 2. Number of illegal actions reported to local authorities3. Number of illegal actions sanctioned by local authorities4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in human-wildlife conflict as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. % decrease in Human-Wildlife Conflict reports 2. % decrease of species mortality due to Human-Wildlife Conflict3. Number of management strategies in place preventing human-wildlife conflicts4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in plastic pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Kg of plastic waste removed from the environment 2. Kg of plastic removed from the supply chain (e.g. by using plastic free/reusable packaging)3. Kg of plastic waste recycled4. Kg of plastic waste up-cycled5. Kg of abandoned or discarded fishing gear removed from the environment 6. m2 of microplastics collected and removed from the environment 7. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify:

You selected Reduction in non-plastic solid waste pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Kg of waste removed from the environment 2. Kg of waste removed from the supply chain 3. Kg of waste recycled4. Kg of waste up-cycled5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in water pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. % decrease in eutrophication levels2. % increase in water quality indicator species 3. % increase in oxygenation levels4. M3 of water treated and decontaminated5. Km2 of oil spills reported and/or managed 6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in land pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. % decrease in pollutants in the environment (e.g. toxic chemicals, heavy metal, organic pollutants)2. % increase in terrestrial quality indicator species 3. Km2 of oil spills reported and/or managed 4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in air pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Tonnes of CO2 avoided 2. % decrease in air pollutants (e.g., NOx, PM, etc)3. Tonnes of micro-particles (≤ PM10) avoided4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Reduction in noise pollution as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of extreme noise events reported (e.g. underwater oil explorations, military exercises, etc.)2. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Use of low carbon technology and energy as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Kw/h/year of clean energy produced2. Number of independent clean energy communities established 3. Tonnes of CO2 avoided4. Tonnes of CO2 sequestered 5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Mitigation of and/or adaptation to extreme weather events as an environmental outcome, what indicators will you use to track the achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Km2 of nature-based solutions in place to reduce floodrisk 2. Km2 of nature-based solutions in place to mitigate the effect of heat waves 3. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected 'Other' please explain how you will measure your project success: (Maximum 50 words)

In this section, we ask you to select up to three social, economic and policy outcomes of your project’s activities and up to three indicators for them to measure the achievements of your work. Please see the infographic of our social, economic and policy outcomes and indicators to help you choose the most relevant to your project.

Please note that at the end of the project, you will be asked to report on these indicators.

4.2 What are the social, economy and policy outcomes that your project aims to achieve? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Behaviour change

2. Awareness raising

3. Capacity building

4. Education

5. Sustainable and alternative livelihoods

6. Uptake of sustainable practices by companies and industries

7. Research & innovation

8. Environmental legislation

9. Environmental management & monitoring

10. Institutional engagement & advocacy

11. Inclusivity

12. Other

You selected 'Other' social, economy and policy outcome, please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

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You selected Behavioural change a as social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of people changing their habits towards sustainable practices 2. Number of people enjoying/visiting nature 3. Number of new communities actively engaged 4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Awareness raising as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of campaigns (via social media, flyers, TV, radio, etc.)2. Number of people reached through campaigns (via social media, flyers, TV, radio, etc.)3. Number of awareness raising events organised 4. Number of people attending an awareness raising event5. Number of people with improved knowledge 6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Capacity building as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of training workshops organised 2. Number of people trained 3. Number of new certifications/qualifications obtained4. Number of new team members hired5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Education as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of children/students reached through educational campaigns2. Number of schools/universities reached 3. Number of schools that are now including or adding new environmental topics/activities in their curriculum4. Other

You selected 'Other; please specify:

You selected Sustainable and alternative livelihoods as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of green jobs created 2. Number of income-generating opportunities from sustainable practices 3. Number of farmers transitioning to sustainable/regenerative practices4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Uptake of sustainable practices by companies and industries as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of alternatives provided to unsustainable practices2. % increase in revenue derived from responsible tourism 3. Number of local businesses transitioning to sustainable practices (e.g., tourism, plastic free, local produce)4. Number of economically viable sustainable farms 5. % increase in revenue for sustainable farms derived from regenerative agriculture6. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Research & innovation as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of new technologies developed or piloted in local context2. Number of peer-reviewed publications 3. Number of other research outputs (e.g., policy briefs, oral presentation)4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Environmental legislation as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of laws approved/adhered to protect nature and mitigate against climate change2. Number of public consultations on environmental issues by public authorities 3. Number of legal bans against harmful practices (e.g., use of ADD's, use of pesticides)4. % increase in government environmental expenditure5. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Environmental management & monitoring as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of management plans, strategies developed at local, regional or national levels 2. Number of policies and practices updated or informed with more recent or local knowledge3. Number of traditional ecological knowledge and practices shared, acknowledged and integrated in environmental management 4. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Institutional engagement & advocacy as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of public authorities/entities involved2. Number of activities (meetings, workshops etc.) involving local communities and public authorities3. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify: (Maximum 50 words)

You selected Inclusivity as a social, economy and policy outcome, what indicators will you use to track your achievements at the end of the project? Please select a maximum of 3

1. Number of underrepresented groups included2. Number of income-generating opportunities for people from underrepresented groups3. Other

You selected 'Other' please specify:

You selected 'Other' please explain how you will measure your project success: (Maximum 50 words)

5. Risks

5.1 Describe any risks or uncertainties that might affect the project and how you will try to mitigate them. (Maximum 250 words)

5.2 Could your project lead to any unintended negative consequences? (Maximum 250 words)

5.3 Are there any factors that may affect the timeline of your project? (Maximum 250 words)

6. Additional information

6.1 If you plan to continue your work beyond the end of this funding, please tell us how. Example: introductions with experts doing similar work from Conservation Collective’s network, support with project development and strategy, knowledge sharing with Malta Environment Foundation’s network, etc.
(Maximum 100 words)

6.2 Is there anything we could do, besides funding to support you and/or this project? (Maximum 100 words)

6.3 If you have any documents or research supporting your project, please share the links and/or attach files below:

7. Budget

Currency

Amount requested from us

Amount requested from other sources (if any)

Value defaulted at 0

Total project cost

This is a calculated field

Full project budget: please download and complete this template (or your own) and upload below

8. Declaration

Please confirm the following:

I confirm that all the information in this application is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree that you can check the information in it and any supporting documents with other people and organisations if required.
My organisation has the power to accept a grant, under your terms, and the power to pay back the grant if the terms are not being met.
I understand that any misleading statements (whether deliberate or accidental) I give at any point during the application process, or any information I knowingly withhold, could mean my organisation’s application is not valid, in which case you will cancel the grant and claim back the money we have received, stop assessing and return the application, or withdraw any grant you offered my organisation.
I am authorised to put forward this application on behalf of my organisation.
On behalf of my organisation, I agree that if we receive any grant from you for our project, we will keep to the standard terms of the grant and any further terms and conditions set out in the grant notification letter.

I confirm I have read, understood and comply with statements above.

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