Call for Proposals: PWP Pilot Project (Third Round) – Switzerland

The organization among other things, also aims to significantly reduce and in the long-term eliminate the discharge of plastic waste and micro plastics into the environment, in particular the marine environment.

In particular, the pilot projects should support the work plans adopted by the four project groups under the PWP.

Funding Information

• Proposals can be submitted for an indicative budget of USD 50,000 to 180,000 for national projects with a timeframe of 12-24 months and of USD 200,000 to 500,000 for regional projects with a timeframe of 18-24 months.
• In-kind or financial contributions from the proponent or implementing partner, as well as relevant Parties and others, are welcome.

Eligibility Criteria

• A proponent of a pilot project proposal should ensure that the following eligibility criteria are met for the proposal:
  • Proposals may be submitted by Parties and Basel and Stockholm Convention Regional and Coordinating Centres, as well as any not-for-profit entities and non-Party States that have observer status under the Basel Convention;
  • Only one project proponent or implementing partner (if different from the proponent) may be identified for each proposal: other entities contributing to the project may be identified as “project partners”;
  • Proposals must be accompanied by a letter of endorsement from the Focal Point of the Party in which the project is to be implemented (for projects to be implemented in several countries, endorsements must be obtained from each of the respective Parties);
  • Projects are to be implemented in Parties eligible to receive funding under the technical assistance programme of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions, namely developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition, subject to donor requirements that may apply in some cases.

For more information, visit Basel Convention.