The US government has provided P240 million ($4.3 million) in grant assistance to help civil society organizations address climate challenges that are being faced by local communities across the Philippines.
In a statement, the US Embassy in the Philippines said at least 11 grants will be provided by the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), to support the efforts for biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, and the implementation of natural climate solutions.
The recipient organizations are BaiAni Foundation, CBCP Caritas Filipinas Foundation, Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, Diliman Science Research Foundation, Impl. Project Philippines, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, Mabuwaya Foundation, Surigao Economic Development and Microfinance Foundation, Tanggol Kalikasan, University of Santo Tomas Research and Endowment Foundation, and Xavier Agricultural Extension Services Foundation.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Gerry Roxas Foundation in the announcement of the grants on Monday, May 22.
Carlson, in her remark, affirmed the critical role being played by civil society organizations in translating conservation agreements into actions.
“Through these grants, we are advancing sustainable local solutions that will help communities address the unique climate challenges they face,” she said.
“These grants contribute to our shared goal of a more resilient future where both people and nature thrive,” she added.
For over 60 years, USAID has partnered with the Philippine government and local organizations to conserve the country’s rich biodiversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Since 2021, USAID has provided more than P620 million ($11.7 million) to civil society organizations to amplify their efforts in achieving environmental sustainability and uplifting the lives of Filipino communities, according to the US Embassy in Manila.