About

The Community Planning and Environmental Services Payments for Savanna Restoration Program supports community-based territorial planning and the implementation of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) mechanisms to restore, protect, and sustainably manage savanna and agroforestry landscapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The program seeks to reduce deforestation and ecosystem degradation while improving the living conditions of local communities through strengthened natural resource governance, coordinated land-use planning, and ecosystem restoration efforts. Funding will support initiatives that enhance community capacities for planning, managing, and restoring natural resources, promote inclusive local governance, and facilitate effective participation in PES schemes. Grants ranging from EUR 1,000,000 to EUR 1,200,000 are available for projects implemented within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) that are legally established in, or have an official representation within, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Organizations must demonstrate relevant technical and operational experience by having successfully implemented at least two projects during the previous seven years in one or more of the following areas: community governance, territorial planning, sustainable natural resource management, forest landscape restoration, or Payments for Environmental Services. During the evaluation process, particular consideration will be given to the applicant’s demonstrated experience and capacity to deliver interventions aligned with the program’s objectives.

Post Date: October 15, 2026