The UK's Strategic Programme Fund (SPF) is calling for innovative and visionary project proposals that seek to achieve concrete outcomes related to our Low Carbon, High Growth  (LCHG) Programme.  We have an excellent record in recent years of projectes that have helped make a difference in Mexico and look forward to another very good year. 

Project proposals will build on the post-Copenhagen policy framework on climate change, looking towards:

• Post Copenhagen & COP 16 policy  reform and implementation 
• National and State level policies 
• Private Sector mitigation actions on climate change

Particular priority themes are:

• Work towards carbon trading schemes   
• Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV)   
• Mitigation Actions at local and national level    
• Implementation of Mexico's  existing policy framework (PECC  etc)    
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE)  

Project bidding this year will be especially competitive  given the current financial climate and selection will involve several phases. Proposals will go through both an initial concept bid and final bidding stage, for project funding scheduled to commence in mid  2010. Project lengths may vary between 1 to 3 years. Short to medium-term projects that involve well-designed phases will be preferred.

Project proposals will be encouraged to take into account the following, reflected through clearly measurable indicators:

• Analysis of Context
• Avoid duplication/coordinate with key partners
• Sustainability
• Wide participation of stakeholders, particularly relevant Government authorities 
• Planning, Monitoring and evaluation  (M&E)
• Balance of project risks and capacity to deliver concrete results
• Effective and innovative means of communication

Co-funding is strongly encouraged.  Projects should aim to seek 50% co-funding as a benchmark for best practice.

The initial deadline for concept bids is Friday December 18, with the possibility for well-developed concepts to be submitted in January 2010. However late bids run the risk of failing to make the cut. 

Please contact spf.infomexico@fco.gov.uk to obtain the necessary bidding forms, mentioning your project idea in one paragraph. Bidding forms will only be sent if we consider your idea to be in line with SPF objectives. Find out more information on Strategic Programme Fund.

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