"Bahr Bala Plastic" Project, implemented by the Lebanese Environment Forum and the Lebanese Eco Movement and funded of the European Union, launched the 2nd phase of the call for proposals for small projects that combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea in the following 3 lots/ thematic areas:
Lot I: Tackling land-based sources of pollution
Lot II: Tackling sea-based source of pollution
Lot III: Tackling socio-economic impacts
The project "Bahr Bala Plastic" aims at reducing discharges of waste thrown in the sea, preventing additional harming to the environment and mitigating the economic damage to activities such as tourism and fisheries by raising awareness about the danger of plastics, developing legislation to reduce its use and by providing financial and technical support for projects, that contribute in preserving the biodiversity of Lebanese coastal zones, while indirectly enhancing sustainable income generating activities and tackling marine litter in Lebanon, with a special focus on single-use plastic products and micro plastics, potential threat to both the environment and human health.
Small grants: between 1,000 and 20,000 Euros, with an initial planned duration not exceeding 6 months, and submission of proposals through oral presentations (pitching sessions).
Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions specified in the guidelines of this call on the website:
https://bahrbalaplastic.org/en/small-grants-guidelines-for-applicants/
https://bahrbalaplastic.org/ar/small-grants-guidelines-for-applicants/
Applicants may apply in Arabic or English.