Fondo BCA

Application to BCA Fund Grant Projects

Everything you need to apply for grant projects under the Amazonian Biocorridor Fund (BCA Fund). 

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Download the annexes to the Grant Manual
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What is the Grant Manual and what is it for?

The Grant Manual is the official guide to how the BCA Fund allocates, evaluates, and manages resources for conservation and sustainable development projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon. 

  • It establishes the rules, criteria, and processes that govern the grant cycle.
  • It ensures transparency, efficiency, and consistency — and supports Ecuador’s conservation commitments under the Amazonian Biocorridor.
  • It supports organizations throughout the entire grant cycle.

Learn more in this video.

How to prepare your application?

  • Verify that your project’s approach aligns with the values and criteria that guide the BCA Fund’s funding decisions.
  • Confirm that your initiative aligns with the BCA Fund's strategic priorities, which determine which projects may receive support.
  • Before applying, review whether your project meets the technical eligibility criteria.
  • Check whether your organization is eligible to apply and whether the project requires partnerships.
  • Understand how resources are allocated between the public and private sectors.
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How are proposals evaluated?

  • Evaluation follows two stages: an administrative review and a technical assessment.
  • Proposals are scored on strategic alignment, expected impact, technical feasibility, budget, sustainability, and risk management.
  • The Technical Committee reviews and provides recommendations; the Board of Directors makes the final approval.
  • The process is rigorous, transparent, and based on clearly defined criteria.

What happens after your project is approved?

Contract signing

Establishes obligations, budget, the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), and the implementation schedule.

Disbursements

Disbursed in tranches as defined in the contract.

Ongoing monitoring

Includes site visits and regular technical, financial, and environmental reporting.

Support and guidance

Based on monitoring results, the BCA Fund provides additional support and guidance as needed.
Learn more about all our Calls for Proposals.

For questions or comments, please contact us at:

consultasconvocatoria@fondobca.org

Anexos del Manual de Subvenciones

Anexo 1

Directrices del comité técnico del Biocorredor Amazónico

Anexo 2

Formato fase 1: modelo de nota conceptual

Anexo 3

Formato de la fase 2: modelo de propuesta completa

Anexo 4

Formato para modelo base de informes técnicos y financieros

Anexo 5

Formato base del contrato de subvención de propuestas

Anexo 6

Distribución geográfica del Biocorredor Amazónico en la cuenca amazónica a Nivel de provincias, cantones y parroquias

Anexo 7

Elementos técnicos contemplados en los compromisos de conservación

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