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The Grants Award Program
provides funding to eligible non-government partners working to advance Belize’s marine conservation goals.
Projects must align with at least one of four thematic areas:
Protection for Biodiversity
Sustainable Fisheries,
Climate Resilience and
Blue Business Innovation.
Eligible applicants include NGOs, community-based and civil society organizations, academic institutions, local associations, and private entities .
Each year, 40% of Belize Fund financing—approximately BZ$3.2 million—is allocated through GAP . All funded projects contribute to Belize’s conservation commitments under the Conservation Funding Agreement of the Belize Blue Bonds.
Grant Cycles
Regular Grants
Community Grants
Strategic Partnership
Emergency Grants
GSA
$ .3M
Total Grant Amount
$ .2M
Total Co-financing
Thematic Areas
Protection for Biodiversity
Sustainable Fisheries
Climate Resilience
Blue Business Innovation
Protection for Biodiversity
Aims to achieve effective protection for marine biodiversity focused on strategies and interventions that ensure full protection and prevents depletion or loss of biodiversity. Such protection includes the marine protected areas, especially no-take zones, and the effective management of these. It also includes protection for species of conservation concern and ecosystems crucial for maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems.
Sustainable Fisheries
Aims to support fisheries management programs and initiatives that promote sustainable fishing and help rebuild depleted stocks. The focus is on ensuring fisheries are sustainable from harvesting through to the consumer’s plate, and that they safeguard the fishing communities by building capacity and leadership. It also considers new fisheries that will be sustainably developed and value-added chains that increase the sustainability of fisheries products.
Climate Resilience
Aims to build and strengthen the resilience of our ocean ecosystems to ensure greater ability to adapt to and survive the impacts of climate change on our coastal and marine resources. This includes building the resilience of communities and their livelihoods by providing secure and green jobs, resilient value chains, safety and protection, and economic security to combat climate change. It also includes improving the first line of defense by building the resilience of the natural environment so that it continues to provide goods and services and maintain critical functions, that support coastal livelihoods and our national economy.
Blue Business Innovation
Aims to incubate and support the growth of the Blue Economy in Belize through innovative and sustainable Blue Businesses. Belize depends heavily on its ocean ecosystems for livelihoods and there is a crucial need to invest in fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, renewable energy and maritime transport so that these are developed sustainably and help to boost the country’s economy, while ensuring our ocean resources remain healthy.
Grants Award Program
Under the Grants Award Program, the Belize Fund issues four grant: Regular Grants, Community Grants, Emergency Response Grants, and Strategic Partnerships.
Regular Grants
Regular Grants provide funding to established organizations with proven operational capacity. Eligible entities must be legally registered in Belize, have operated for at least one year, and demonstrate basic project and financial management capabilities.
Three funding categories are offered:
Small Grants: up to BZ$50,000 (up to 18 months)
Medium Grants: BZ$50,000–BZ$150,000 (up to 2 years)
Large Grants: BZ$150,000–BZ$500,000 (up to 3 years)
Regular Grants are designed to support larger-scale conservation, climate resilience, fisheries sustainability, and blue innovation projects aligned with the Belize Fund’s priorities.