Indo-Burma Second Call for Letters of Inquiry for Biodiversity Grants

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the IUCN Asia Regional Office (as the Regional Implementation Team for the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot) invite local civil society organizations to submit Letters of Inquiry for biodiversity conservation in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Funding is available for both small grants (up to US$50,000) and large grants (US$50,000 to US$250,000). The Letter of Inquiry submission deadline is 2 November 2026 (11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time). This is the second call for Letters of Inquiry under CEPF’s Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot funding process. CEPF and the Indo-Burma Regional Implementation Team (IUCN Asia Regional Office) seek support from local civil society organizations headquartered in one of the six eligible Indo-Burma hotspot countries. The call is designed to fund biodiversity conservation activities that align with the specified eligible priorities (Strategic Directions 1 and 2, and Investment Priorities 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4). Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Indo-Burma ecosystem profile and to contact the RIT with questions or to discuss project ideas. CEPF support is available through two grant size ranges: Not specified in the source: the total funding pool amount, detailed cost rules (e.g., indirect cost limits), and whether specific expense categories are excluded. Applicants should consult the call for letters of inquiry document(s) for full terms.

Contact for questions (RIT): [contact details removed]

The RIT invites applicants to reach out if they have questions or wish to discuss project ideas. Projects must support biodiversity conservation aligned with the call’s eligible priorities: The source does not provide further detail on what specific activities each investment priority includes. Applicants should refer to the call for letters of inquiry PDF(s) and the Indo-Burma ecosystem profile for the detailed priority descriptions. This call supports civil society-led biodiversity conservation within a defined hotspot geography (Indo-Burma) and against a clearly stated set of strategic and investment priorities. By requiring alignment with the ecosystem profile’s directions and by engaging local civil society organizations headquartered in eligible countries, the opportunity is structured to fund targeted conservation work rather than general-purpose programming. Use the language-specific PDF available on the opportunity page (English and multiple local language versions). If needed, contact the RIT at [contact details removed].

Monday, 2 November 2026 (11: 59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time).

Important note: The provided source text does not specify the submission method (e.g., an online form link, email submission, or portal), nor does it list required documents for the Letter of Inquiry. These details are stated to be available in the call for letters of inquiry documents below. Applicants should follow the official “How to Apply” instructions referenced on the page and the PDF guidance. Official call documents (language options): 1) What is the deadline for this CEPF Indo-Burma Call for Letters of Inquiry? The closing date is 2 November 2026 (11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time).

2) Which countries are eligible for this call?

Eligible countries are Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

3) What grant sizes are available?

CEPF offers small grants up to US$50,000 and large grants from US$50,000 to US$250,000.

4) What kinds of organizations can apply?

The call invites local civil society organizations that are headquartered in one of the six eligible countries.

5) Which thematic priorities must proposals align with?

The call specifies eligible priorities as Strategic Directions 1 and 2 and Investment Priorities 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4. 6) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules and selection criteria? The opportunity page states that detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria are in the call for letters of inquiry documents available below.

7) Will there be information sessions for applicants?

Yes. The RIT will host online Information Sessions in early October 2026, and details will be posted to IUCN Asia’s social media accounts. The source does not list exact dates or times. Eligible organizations should download and review the official Call for Letters of Inquiry documents (in the relevant language), confirm alignment with the specified strategic and investment priorities, and follow the “How to Apply” instructions provided in the call guidance. If you have questions about how your idea fits the priorities, contact the RIT at [contact details removed] and prepare your Letter of Inquiry ahead of the 2 November 2026 deadline. For more information, visit CEPF.