What funding is available
Darwin Plus (also known as The Overseas Territories Environment and Climate Fund) provides funding for:
The 14 UK Overseas Territories are:
How to apply
You need to apply online for Round 9 Darwin Plus projects and fellowships through the Flexi-Grant Application Portal.
Before applying, you should first read:
Darwin Plus Projects
Once you have read the guidance, complete the Darwin Plus Round 9 application form on the Flexi-Grant application portal.
For drafting purposes, you may find the Darwin Plus Round 9: Darwin Plus Projects application form Stage 1 (for drafting only) useful.
If you are invited to Stage 2, you will be asked to complete the stage 2 application form on the Flexigrant portal. For drafting purposes, you may find the Darwin Plus Round 9: Darwin Plus Projects application form Stage 2 (for drafting only) useful.
You will also need to complete and upload:
Darwin Plus Fellowships
Once you have read the guidance, complete the Darwin Plus Round 9 Fellowship application form on the Flexigrant application portal.
For drafting purposes, you may find the Darwin Plus Round 9: Darwin Plus Fellowship application form useful.
You will also need to complete and upload:
When to apply
There is a two-stage application process for Darwin plus projects. The timetable for round 9 is:
Who can apply
Funding is open to any organisation as long as the proposed project will benefit one or more of the non-ODA eligible UK OTs (listed below) by protecting and enhancing their biodiversity or addressing wider environment or climate-related issues.
Applicants can include:
Darwin Plus Fellowships
Darwin Plus Fellowship funding aims to build capacity within the UK OTs through training opportunities. These are for UK OT nationals or, for Territories without a resident population, for individuals who:
Level of funding
There is no specific minimum or maximum level for a Darwin Plus project or Darwin Plus Fellowship. The funding pot is however limited. Further information on the size of Darwin Plus awards can be found in the Darwin Plus Round 9: project guidance.
How projects/fellowships are selected
The Darwin Plus Advisory Group (DPAG) is made up of policy experts from UK Government Departments and external experts who have experience or knowledge of running biodiversity and environmental projects in UK Overseas Territories. The group assesses all applications to the fund and will produce a prioritised list of Darwin Plus projects and fellowships recommended for funding. Defra ministers approve the final list.
A successful Darwin Plus project must have support from the OT government and consultation with the OT government at stage 1 is essential. We do not require a formal letter of support at stage 1 of the application process. A full letter of support will be required from the OT government at stage 2.