OCEAN’S RESOLVE:GFCR
OCEAN’S RESOLVE:GFCR SeyCCAT was selected as the leading programme partner for the GFCR in Seychelles and is responsible for the identification of investment-ready projects. WHY CORAL REEFS As small island developing state in the Western Indian Ocean, Seychelles, is highly dependent on ocean and coral reef ecosystems for income, employment, health, and well-being. Coral reefs […]
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
CRITICAL ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIP FUND As part of the CEPF Regional Implementation Team (RIT), SeyCCAT is working with CEPF to implement a five-year conservation strategy for local hotspots and to build local civil society capacity. BACKGROUND The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), is a global organization whose aim is to support and empower local Civil Society […]
Coastal Wetlands and Climate Change
COASTAL WETLANDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE A project that provides Seychelles an opportunity to integrate blue carbon habitats within the country’s NDC for both its mitigation and adaptation value BACKGROUND In 2015, the international community signed the Paris Agreement, and in less than a year, the ambitious Paris Agreement was entered into force. Central to the […]
Blue Nature Alliance
BLUE NATURE ALLIANCE Improving the management of 410,000 sq km of existing ocean conservation areas by reducing financing gaps and standing up the governing and managing agency. BACKGROUND Through a network of 13 MPAs, Seychelles has protected half of its total land area and over 30% of its territorial waters. These designations were made possible […]
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YOUR SUPPORT, OUR FUTURE We believe the power of partnerships will sustain Seychelles blue economy sector. Invest in SeyCCAT and secure the country’s blue future. INVEST IN SEYCCAT Thus far, our partners have contributed to the widely known Blue Grants Fund programme or financed long-term projects aligning with common objectives. For big investors, there is […]
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BLUE GRANTS FUND APPLICATION SUPPORT WORKSHOPS WHATSAPP GROUP ONE-ONE SESSIONS APPLICATION TOOLKIT APPLICATON TOOLKIT Download a comprehensive pack of guidelines and templates to ensure a successful application. GUIDELINES Application Guideline Application Guideline Award Force Glossary of Proposal Terms Monitoring & Evaluation Tips Research & Development Guide TEMPLATES Project Proposal template Itemised Budget template Gantt Chart […]
How to Apply
BLUE GRANTS FUND HOW TO APPLY? STEP 1 Check your eligibility STEP 2 Prepare project proposal, logframe, budget and gantt chart STEP 3 Submit documents on our online platform APPLY: STEP BY STEP STEP 1: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Double-check your eligibility from our eligibility criteria and list of exclusions. Make sure your projects fit our […]
Who can Apply
BLUE GRANTS FUND WHO CAN APPLY? ALL CITIZENS OF SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT / AGENCIES PARASTATAL ORGANISATION LOCALLY-REGISTERED NGOS (MUST BE REGISTERED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR) BUSINESSES WITH MAJORITY SEYCHELLOIS OWNERSHIP (MUST BE REGISTERD FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR) WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE OVERSEAS-BASED APPLICANTS Overseas-based organisations are not eligible, although proposals from eligible local […]
About the BGF
BLUE GRANTS FUND ABOUT THE BGF The Blue Grants Fund (BGF) provides funding to innovative Seychellois-led projects that advance marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and other key areas within the blue economy sector. Every year in April, SeyCCAT opens a 6-week application window for the submission of project proposals under the Blue Grants Fund. Whether you’re […]