The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is proud to announce the approval of eight new projects in our 3rd Call for Proposals under the Grants Award Program’s 2024 grant cycle, totalling BZ $1.1 million in funding!
These projects support community-led conservation, sustainable fisheries, blue business innovation, and climate resilience! 🌊🌿
👏 Join us in congratulating our new grantees:
✅ Three Lagoon Sustainability Program – Community-led management of the 66’ reserve around the Three Lagoons System
✅ Creative Imageries Motion Art Studio – Raising awareness and empowering youth through eco-tourism initiatives
✅ Chunox Fishermen Association – Strengthening sustainable fishing and diversifying livelihoods
✅ Shark Fishers Association – Ensuring compliance with international shark fishery reporting standards
✅ Sea of Life – Tackling marine plastic pollution through blue business innovation
✅ ECOMAR – Expanding the Belize Barrier Reef Watch database for marine conservation
✅ Blue Nutrients Belize Ltd – Developing a self-sustaining seaweed industry
✅ World Wildlife Fund Mesoamerica – Boosting climate resilience for coastal communities
These projects will empower local communities to protect our environment while building a sustainable future for Belize. Stay tuned as we share their journey!