A project must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for PACT funding. The following eligibility requirements are in addition to the specific eligibility criteria outlined under each grant type section.

Organizational Eligibility:

• Registered protected area management non-governmental organizations
• Registered protected area management community based organizations
• Government agencies involved in the conservation and management of natural resources
• Must be registered under the NGO Act of 2000 and in good standing
• Must have been legally established for at least six months prior to the date of submission of a proposal
• Must have successfully completed all previous PACT-funded projects
• Must not have two or more PACT grants of the same type ongoing simultaneously
• Must rate successful in an organizational capacity assessment

Project Eligibility:

• Must fit within one or more of the priority areas - PA Management and Conservation; PA Promotion and Development; Environmental Education and Awareness; Community Development around PAs
• Must have counterpart funding – in kind or cash or combination of both (amount varies by grant type)
• Must demonstrate mechanisms for sustainability of outputs
• Must demonstrate community involvement throughout the project cycle (as applicable)
• Must meet maximum grant ceilings and timelines (vary by grant type)

Ineligible Activities:

• Salaries for established staff of Government of Belize agencies
• Core or permanent staff of non-governmental organizations
• Recurrent expenses of Government of Belize agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Funding for private organizations which are organized for profit

For Specific Eligibility Criteria download the Grants Application and Management Guide.