The GLFx initiative is opening a call to support new GLFx chapters that are leading action on the ground for the sustainability of Africa’s landscapes, with seed funding of EUR 5,000. NGOs, teams, and networks of organisations working on sustainable agrifood systems, restoration, or multi-stakeholder partnerships are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: October 30th
What is GLFx?
GLFx is a decentralised network of independently-organised chapters that gather regularly to promote sustainable activities within their landscapes. It is designed to accelerate global action towards sustainable landscapes by equipping members with the knowledge, technology, and networks to connect, share, learn, and act through a holistic approach.
Why GLFx?
GLFx was created to improve landscapes from the ground up by harnessing the efforts of communities to promote sustainable landscapes. The initiative is powered by community action plans that aim to facilitate community mobilisation training, the implementation of local restoration actions, and knowledge exchange.
What are GLF chapters?
GLF chapters can be:
- Teams of individuals that are obtaining NGO status
- Existing local NGOs or grassroots initiatives
- Existing networks, partnerships, or institutionalised stakeholder groups
Whether your group is a new team, an NGO, or an initiative, the most important thing is that you are operating at the landscape level, and are mobilising – or are willing to mobilise – your community and the relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable landscape use.
Who can apply?
The call is for groups of individuals (teams), networks, partnerships, initiatives, and organisations that:
- are based in Africa
- promote on-the-ground local actions and community meetings towards sustainable land use
- are well organised, with an administrative structure to receive and manage funds
- are diverse: gender balance is key in a team, and will be taken into account during the selection process
Please also note that:
- demonstrated experience in mobilising actors to facilitate local action is an asset
- groups with a strong commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and restoration are particularly encouraged to apply
- groups of individuals, or organisations, that have already initiated partnerships and dialogues with other stakeholders in the landscape are particularly invited to apply.
What’s on offer?
Selected chapters will receive:
- seed funding of €5,000 to run chapter activities
- community mobilisation training to enable coordinated restoration action
- workshops and/or toolkits to facilitate the implementation of a community action plan
- GLFx Secretariat support in key areas (e.g. technical assistance for platform onboarding, capacity development materials, and learning opportunities)
- a connection to, and support for, GLF charter members in their region and the GLFx chapter network
- promotional opportunities (e.g. profiles in the Landscape News online journal, speaking engagements)
What is expected from chapters?
If you become a chapter and receive seed funding, you will be expected to:
- offer regular multi-stakeholder gatherings – online or in person – to mobilise your community and coordinate local projects
- curate an online space on the GLFx platform to share your activities and opportunities, as well as to attract more members to your chapter
- lead action-oriented projects
- connect and collaborate regularly with the GLF, including by joining regular meetings and attending learning and knowledge-sharing events offered by the organisation
- engage in activities that foster learning, knowledge generation and sharing, multi-stakeholder collaborations, sustainable practices, and socio-economic transformation
Deadline: October 30th
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To apply, follow the two steps below:
- Sign up to the GLFx platform. This will allow you to learn about what other chapters are already doing, and will be crucial if you are selected for the second stage of the evaluation process.
- Check and prepare the application questions below; make sure to get the answers ready for the third step.
- Fill out the online application form.
When you apply, in addition to your personal and organisational information, you will be asked the following questions (make sure to prepare your answers in advance!):
About your team, your motivation and background
- Who will be your chapter coordinator? (Decide this amongst your team.)
- What is your motivation to start a chapter? (200 words max)
- What skills, experience, or background do you and your team have that will ensure the success of your chapters? Please also mention practical activities that you have already carried out, if any (300 words max).
- What is the context of your landscape? Please share key issues, challenges, and opportunities (200 words max).
About your project
- How are you and your team promoting on-the-ground actions towards more sustainable landscapes? Please mention activities or projects you are already carrying out, or are planning to do (300 words max).
- How will GLF’s support enable you to further address key issues in your landscape? (200 words max)
- Which partners are you planning on engaging (or are you already engaged with), and how are you planning to do so?
If your application is successful, you will receive an email with detailed instructions about the next steps, which will include:
- team introduction
- development of an action plan
- development of a budget
- a video showcasing your activities
All eligible applications will be evaluated in two rounds, as described below:
Round 1: Community mobilisation
Videos from all eligible applications will be uploaded on the GLFx platform. All applicants are encouraged to promote their applications with their colleagues, friends, the general public, and the GLFx community. The first evaluation round involves reviewing public engagement, team competencies, budget and community action plan.
Round 2: Expert evaluation
A group of experienced evaluators will review and score the videos, community action plans, team profiles (gauging potential for the team to deliver on the plan), and budgets.
Final selection
A final tally comprising the scores from the first and second rounds will be used to identify the chapters that will receive the grants.
- We will acknowledge all submissions, but will contact only a short list of applicants later in the application process. The evaluators’ decisions will be final.
- The GLFx Secretariat reserves the right not to select any applicants if all received entries are deemed unsuitable.
- The seed grant is a one-time opportunity. GLFx chapters should be self-sustaining, and recipients must demonstrate a substantial level of independence within one year of receiving the grant.
