Red de Mujeres en Conservación de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (MeC LAC Network) Grant

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Planet Women

Foundation One-time Grants for Women Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for BIPOC

Funding Amount

$15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Red de Mujeres en Conservación de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (MeC LAC Network) Grant

Overview: Grant supporting the Network of Women in Conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean to advance women's leadership in biodiversity conservation.

Geographic Scope: Latin America and the Caribbean

Program Description:
MeC LAC Network is comprised of Latin American leaders, advocates, students, professionals, scientists, and academics who protect biodiversity at local, regional, and global levels. The network brings together women and male allies to strategize elevation of women's leadership in conservation and achieve conservation goals in equitable, inclusive, human-centered ways.

Award Amount: $15,000 (Fall 2024)

Focus Areas:

Women's leadership in conservation

Biodiversity protection

Gender equity in conservation

Policy advocacy

International biodiversity forums

Intergenerational mentorship

Activities Supported:

United Nations Biodiversity Conference participation (COP16, 2024)

International meetings and convenings

Policy engagement and advocacy

Capacity building for women conservationists

Documentation of conservation work

Recent Grant Use (Fall 2024):

$15,000 supported delegation of 10 women at UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia

Implementation of 20-event agenda positioning network as key player in gender and biodiversity

"Second International Meeting of Women in Conservation" at COP16

Delivery of "International Declaration of Women in Conservation" to COP16 Presidency and Colombian authorities

Broadcast of dialogue on three local radio stations

Eligibility:

Women-led or women-focused conservation organizations in Latin America and Caribbean

Networks advancing women's environmental leadership

Organizations focused on biodiversity conservation

Contact:
Planet Women
Website: planetwomen.org
Board Chair: Paulina Arroyo (has special connection to network)

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not specified in source materials. Organizations interested in support should:

1. Contact Planet Women directly
2. Demonstrate alignment with women's leadership in conservation
3. Show commitment to biodiversity protection and gender equity
4. Be prepared to present specific projects or initiatives

Note: Specific application forms, deadlines, and procedures should be obtained from Planet Women website or by direct contact.

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