23 April 2012: The Secretariat of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)/African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) is calling for applications from African Parties for the 2012 cycle of the Small Grants Fund (SGF).

AEWA has allocated €20,000 for SGF projects, which is augmented by voluntary contributions from contracting Parties. National government institutions and NGOs concerned with the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats in countries in Africa are eligible to submit project proposals. The deadline for submission is 27 July 2012. [AEWA Press Release]