CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR GRANTS UNDER THE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE CHARCOAL VALUE CHAIN PROJECT

The Forest Management and Sustainable Charcoal Value Chain in Uganda (FM&SCVC), is a Government of Uganda project, anchored within the Ministry of Water and Environment and funded by the European Union. The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The project’s objective is to mitigate negative environmental, social and economic impacts resulting from charcoal production. The project covers 14 districts: Mubende, Kassanda, Kiboga, Nakaseke, Luwero, Nwoya, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Adjumani, Obongi, Moyo and Yumbe.

FAO invites applications from individuals, the private sector, particularly companies, institutions and/or registered associations and community groups interested in accessing grant support for the following activities: