{"id":7777,"date":"2025-12-16T11:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marfund.org\/en\/?p=7777"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:20:13","slug":"nine-selected-projects-will-drive-local-solutions-for-conservation-in-the-mar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marfund.org\/en\/nine-selected-projects-will-drive-local-solutions-for-conservation-in-the-mar\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine Selected Projects Will Drive Local Solutions for Conservation in the MAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo: Ra\u00edces Marinas<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund), in collaboration with the German Cooperation through KfW, the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), the Paul M. Angell Foundation, and the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), is proud to announce the nine winning projects of the 17th Call for Proposals under the Small Grants Program, through its two funding windows: the Traditional Window and the Reef Rescue Initiative.<\/p>\n

These projects were selected for their strong potential to conserve the ecosystem functions of the Mesoamerican Reef System (MAR) and to strengthen its resilience. The initiatives will be implemented in Mexico, Belize, and Honduras, addressing critical challenges to the well-being of coastal communities and the health of the marine ecosystem.<\/p>\n

The selection process evaluated technical merit, environmental and social impact, financial viability, and the experience of the proposing organizations. The winners include non-governmental and academic institutions, with active participation from communities, women\u2019s groups, and key government stakeholders. All organizations will apply MAR Fund\u2019s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) during project implementation.<\/p>\n

The winning projects focus on these strategic themes:<\/p>\n