What is the Marine Conservation Society

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) What is the Marine Conservation Society? The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. MCS stands for clean seas, healthy wildlife, beaches fit to walk and play on and the environmentally friendly use of marine resources. For over 20 years MCS has campaigned for the protection of our marine environment for this and future generations.     Research projects that contribute to the knowledge of marine turtles in a way that will enhance their conservation Projects that involve collaboration with one or more national government agencies Projects that contribute to the development of progressive approaches to environmental education and community involvement Projects that involve a mechanism of sustainability How to apply   The deadline for application is the 1st of April each year Only applications submitted on a completed MCS Turtle Conservation Fund application form will be considered. This form is attached or is available from MCS or at www.mcsuk.org Queries regarding the completion of grant application forms should be addressed to the MCS Species Policy Officer or the Wildlife Projects Officer Typewritten applications are preferred. Hand written applications will only be acceptable if in block capitals and clearly legible Application acknowledgements will be dispatched within 21 days of receipt Applicants will usually be notified of the final status of their application within 3 months of submission Grants are available to new and ongoing, established projects and are normally awarded for one year. Funding for subsequent years will be reviewed annually. What is the MCS Turtle Conservation Fund? In 2000, the UK government appointed MCS as the joint lead partner for the Marine Turtle Grouped Species Action Plan. In 2001, MCS launched the Marine Turtle Conservation Project (MTCP) supported by Cheltenham and Gloucester plc. The MCS MTCP will contribute to the implementation of the Species Action Plan and will raise awareness about marine turtles in the UK and abroad. MCS has recognised the importance of providing practical and financial support for marine turtle conservation and research worldwide and has therefore set up the MCS Turtle Conservation Fund. Fund income will be generated by a number of fundraising initiatives designed to involve members of the public including schools and students. The first fundraising programme, MCS Adopt-a-Turtle was launched in May 2001.      How are grants awarded? A decision to award a grant is made by the MCS grant award panel. The panel will meet once a year. Applications are judged on how well the proposed project meets the criteria set out below. General Guidelines for Application     Grants seldom exceed £5,000 and are more often in the region of £2,500 – £ 3,000 Grant applications can include equipment, recurring costs, subsistence, travel expenses, staff time, production costs and conference registration Only information requested on the TCF application form will initially be considered. All grants are paid in UK pounds sterling (£) Who is eligible for funding from the TCF? MCS will award grants to non-profit organisations and individuals who are significantly contributing to the conservation of the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia mydas), Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempi) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) marine turtles and their terrestrial and marine habitat worldwide. Notes for successful applicants All successful applicants will be required to:  Sign an MCS Grant Award Agreement before their grant is released  Report on progress as required and provide a final report including details of how funds were spent  Acknowledge the support of MCS in any publicity or published material. Priority funding criteria All applications will be considered, although the MCS will prioritise applications from projects that satisfy one or more of the following criteria:  Projects that contribute to the UK Marine Turtles Grouped Species Action Plan (Copies available from English Nature Tel: 01733 455 000)  Projects that benefit local communities and promote their participation in conservation Marine Conservation Society / TCF, Unit 3 Wolf Business Park, Alton Street, Ross-onWye Herefordshire HR9 5NB Tel: +44(0)1989 566017 Fax: +44 (0)1989 567815 e-mail: sue@mcsuk.org www.mcsuk.org Registered Charity No: 1004005 APPLICATION FORM MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) Please complete and sign this form and return it to: Unit 3, Wolf Business Park Alton Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5NB Tel: +44 (0)1989 566017 Fax: +44 (0)1989 567815 e-mail: info@mcsuk.org Typewritten applications are preferred. Hand written applications will only be acceptable if in block capitals and clearly legible. If more than one form is required, please photocopy this one. This form is also available online at www.mcsuk.org For MCS use only Ref no Date received Acknowledgement Response TaC Signed Grant D D D D D D D D D D D D M M M M M M M M M M M M Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1 2 3 CONTACT DETAILS Name of principal applicant Job title of principal applicant Name of Organisation Correspondence Address NGO/Charity no: Organisation address (if applicable) Telephone Fax E-mail Telephone Fax E-mail PROJECT DETAILS Project title Location Country Project overview (Very briefly state the main aims of the project) Marine turtle species (please tick all that apply) Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Kemp’s ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempi) Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) Total budget for above project (£) Grant requested from MCS (£) Total funds already secured from other sources (£): Do you have applications for funding being considered by other funding bodies? YES NO PARTNERS Partners, collaborating government agencies and other participating organisations. (Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) Organisation Contact person Address Organisation Contact person Address Post code Post code Is any official permission required to carry out this project? If yes, from whom (please provide contact details) Yes/No If yes, has this permission been secured? Yes/No Start date of project for which funding is sought Completion date Total project duration (circle the appropriate figure) <1year 2 years 3 years +3 years Work plan Activity e.g. Production of posters Outputs Raise awareness about marine turtles Timescale May/June 2003 Previous experience of principal applicant. (Please briefly outline prior experience relevant to the proposed project and any relevant qualifications. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) Referees (At least two referees are required) Organisation Contact person Address Organisation Contact person Address Post code Telephone E-mail Telephone E-mail Post code Budget required from MCS Turtle Conservation Fund Activity No E.g. 1 Item Printing 25,000 posters Cost (£) 1,247 Funding from other sources (Please indicate whether this funding is secured or whether funding decisions are still pending) Payment details It is not compulsory to provide these details at the time of application, though doing so will speed the process of grant payment if you are successful. (Please provide payment details of the PROJECT. Funds WILL NOT be disbursed to personal bank accounts) Bank Account number Sort Code / Branch number Please ensure that you contact your bank for details of the SWIFT code or any other information we may require for an international money transfer. Account Name Full Postal Address of Bank Signature of principal applicant Date