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Mission StatementTo provide funding to support conservation of biodiversity in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Projects We Support The Grant Making Process Volunteer SVG’s BiodiversityCall For ParticipationSmall Grants Program For CSOsGrantCall for Participation CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOs) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) has received funding from the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) for a project that seeks to address the need for…Read moreVolcanic Relief AuctionIn response to the devastating Volcanic eruption on April 9th, 2021, which covered entire villages in ash, damaged buildings, closed schools and businesses, destroyed crops and livestock, left residents with limited access to clean drinking water, and displaced close to 20,000 people. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) is partnering with the Jones Group Inc, spearheaded by Mr. Calvert Jones (owner and founder) to host a Post Volcano Recovery Auction and Conservation Initiative. The auction features 3 local paintings from Calvert Jones and Cheyenne Slater.....Read More Grant Making GoalsGoal 1Protect and Enhance Ecosystems— Protect and enhance critical ecosystems in St. Vincent and the Grenadines against threats inclusive of pollution, unsustainable development, climate change. Grant Making GoalsGoal 2Create Sustainable Livelihoods— Provide funding and training to persons supporting conservation efforts. Grant Making GoalsGoal 3Create Responsible Communities— Educate, raise awareness and empower citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support conservation efforts. Grant Making GoalsGoal 4Strengthen the Governance and Management Effectiveness of Protected Areas— Strengthen the effectiveness of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PAs to protect critical environments.Goal 1Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4 Coral Reef RestorationThe Reef Replanting and School Dive project involves the replenishment of our damaged coral reefs while educating and certifying Secondary and Community College students to become PADI Open Water Divers.Discover More .trx_addons_inline_437343585{background-color:#4ba750;}.trx_addons_inline_1743985146{color:#ffffff !important}Key StrategiesSVGCF utilizes the following five key strategies to achieve its goals:.trx_addons_inline_367295334{color:#ffffff !important}Increase Capacity for Protected Area Governance and ManagementAchieve Educational OutreachRestore HabitatsObtain Community EngagementInstitute Interagency CoordinationBecome a VolunteerGet InvolvedSVGCFFunded ProjectsTake a look at some of the projects we have fundedCoral Reef Replanting and School Dive ProgramOngoing, ProjectCoral Reef Replanting and School Dive ProgramOngoing, ProjectCoral Reef Replanting and School Dive Program The Reef Replanting and School Dive project involves the replenishment of our damaged coral reefs while educating and certifying Secondary and Community College students to become…Tobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP)Completed, ProjectTobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP)Completed, ProjectEnhancement of resource management capacity within the Tobago Cays Marine Park The goal of this project is to enhance the institutional capacity of the TCMP to effectively fulfil its mandate “To protect and…Sustainable Grenadines (SusGren)Completed, ProjectSustainable Grenadines (SusGren)Completed, ProjectSusGren Sustainable Grenadines Project Title: Building a Zero Waste Ecosystem for Enhanced Biodiversity for Birds and People at Belmont Salt Pond Funding: EC$ 88,322.75 or US$ 32,712.13 Date: May 21st, 2020 to October…take action right nowHelp us safeguard the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the places we treasure.Facts about SVGLearn More about St. Vincent and the GrenadinesEndangered SpeciesThe Whistling Warbler, Union Island Gecko and Hawksbill Turtle are a few endangered species in SVG.Hunting SeasonThe hunting season for Agouti, Manicou and Iguana in SVG runs from 1st October to 31st January.Botanical GardensThe St. Vincent and the Grenadines Botanical Gardens is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.Beach Protection Act 1981 (Act No. 10 of 1981)Long title: An Act to protect the beaches and to prohibit the removal of sand, stones, shingle, gravel and other materials from the shores of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the sea beds adjoining.VacancyConsultancy to Conduct Institutional Gap AssessmentVacancySt. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund is Looking For a Consultant Consultancy to Conduct Institutional Gap Assessment, Develop an Action Plan, Review and Develop Institutional Documents and Provide Training to Staff and…Read moreConsultancy to Legally Register Unregistered CSOsVacancyThe deadline for the submission of EOI’s is on or before 2:00 pm, Friday, 15 April 2022. ViewTerms of Reference (TOR)Read morewhat people say“The SVG Conservation Fund has been a blessing to this establishment. Especially in these Covid times and not to mention the eruption of La Soufriere, the support given to our project was incredible. The professionalism and understanding shown by Mr. Vanburn Harry and his staff is what an organization of this caliber needs and definitely shows.”Vaughn Martin (Serenity Dive Inc.)“I am extremely pleased and delighted to see the fruitful operational reality of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund. We now have a local fund in place to continually provide dedicated funding that can support conservation of our country’s valuable natural and biodiversity assets.”Andrew Wilson (Director NPRBA)“The efficiency and dedication of the SVGCF is exemplified by the fact that the TCMP was able to successfully implement the grant project despite the delays as a result of COVID-19 and the volcanic eruption.”Lesroy Noel (Manager TCMP)

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