Local Applications

Introduction

Darwin Plus Local funds projects that protect the unique biodiversity and improve resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). 

Darwin Plus Local supports small scale environmental projects exclusively in the UKOTs, with the aim of improving outcomes for biodiversity, building capacity in-territory and contributing to local economies.

Applications to Round 4 of Darwin Plus Local are now open.

The latest application Round opened on Monday 22^nd April 2024.

Applications to Darwin Plus Local is a single stage process.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 24^th June 2024.

This round of Darwin Plus Local provides grants of up to £50,000 for organisations, and £20,000 for individuals.

Darwin Plus Local Round 4:

• Projects must last up to 6-months.
• The expected start date for successful projects is from 1^st October 2024.
• All funding must be spent by 31^st March 2025.

Pre-Application Training Session

We are hosting a training session at 3pm UK time (2pm GMT) on Wednesday 15^th May 2024.

This training session provides an overview of the application process and application guidance. There is also an opportunity for potential applicants to ask any questions about this process.

If you would like to attend, please register here.

For anyone who is unable to attend, please note that we will post the recording of the training on our website as soon as possible.

Guidance

Before applying you should first read:

• Darwin Plus Local Guidance for Applicants (with particular focus on the eligibility criteria)
• Terms and Conditions for the fund (we have also prepared a summary document of key Terms and Conditions for Darwin Plus Local projects)
• Darwin Plus Local Finance Guidance
• Flexi-Grant Guidance

How to Apply

Once you have read the guidance, complete the Darwin Plus Local application form on the Flexi-Grant application portal. We recommend reviewing each page of the application form to familiarise yourself with the questions before starting. For drafting purposes, you may find the Word version of the application form below useful.

Please note that you will need to complete and submit the "Local Workplan template" below in addition to application form.

D+ Local Workplan template

Word copy of the Flexi-Grant application form

There is also a Frequently Asked Questions document based on consultation with UKOT stakeholders.

 

For enquiries on Darwin Plus Local, please contact DarwinPlusLocal@jncc.gov.uk.

For enquiries about the Darwin Plus programme, please contact: BCF-DPLUS@niras.com.

 

Future Application Rounds

Subject to change and confirmation, Round 5 is scheduled to open in October 2024, welcoming applications for projects lasting a 12-month maximum duration (running 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026).

 

For further queries, see our general Frequently Asked Questions.