Makati City, Philippines — As Forest Foundation Philippines (FFP) celebrates its 20th anniversary, the organization recently reached a historic milestone in terms of its grant approvals. During its third Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting for the year, the Foundation approved over PhP 104 million in grants, the largest approval this year, and among the biggest in the Foundation’s history.
These newly approved grants are distributed across its two programs: the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund II (TFCFII) and the Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation (PCP4NbS) Program.
The TFCFII is financed through the debt-for-nature swap agreement between the governments of the Philippines and the United States of America, which provides long-term funding support and technical assistance for forest protection and sustainable management initiatives in the country. On the other hand, the PCP4NbS Program is funded by Global Affairs Canada, supporting projects that harness natural ecosystems to strengthen climate resilience.
Below is the list of approved projects:
Tropical Forest Conservation Fund II (TFCFII):
| Project | Grantee |
| Northern Philippines | |
| Agroforestry Development and Livelihood for Angat Watershed (ADLAW) | WWF Philippines |
| Enhancing Water Security through Conservation of Gibien Subwatershed | Tamsi-Kadikitan Livelihood Association |
| From Mountain Roots to Museum Routes: Mobile Museum Boxes for Sierra Madre’s Role in Biodiversity, Conservation, Sustainability, and Climate Resilience | Kalipunan ng mga Liping Pilipina |
| Central Philippines | |
| Conservation of Mangrove Forests for Sustainable Livelihoods and Inclusive Governance of Aborlan (Pangangalaga ng Mangrove Forest para sa Angkop na Namumunong Aborlan – PAMANA) | Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa Inc. (Palawan Katutubo Mission) |
| Enhanced Mangrove Ecosystem Protection and Restoration for Growth and Empowerment in Samar Island (EMERGE) | Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities |
| Forest Protection and Resilience through Inclusive Social Fencing Strategies in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park 2.0 | Sabang Sea Ferry Multi-Purpose Cooperative |
| Macabased Watershed Management: Forest Protection and Sustainable Livelihood Interventions | Macatumbalen Community-Based Forest and Coastal Management |
| Protection and Management of Mangrove Areas in Barangay Nauhang, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental | Nauhang Upland Farmers Association |
| Rehabilitation of Barbacan Watershed through Engagement of Selected Communities on Forest Conservation and Sustainable Livelihood | Palawan Center for Appropriate Rural Technology |
| Strengthening the Protection and Management of Lapus Lapus Conservation Area in Brgy. Bulanon, Sagay City, Negros Occidental | Lapus Lapus Bulanon Floating Cottages Association |
| Southern Philippines | |
| Forest Protection and Reforestation through Agroforestry | Anak ng Tribu Talaandig-Higaunen |
| Multiple Landscapes | |
| Interlandscape Knowledge Exchange | Gugma PR Consultancy |
Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation (PCP4NbS):
| Project | Grantee |
| Site-based Grants in Negros Oriental | |
| Biodiversity and Nature-Based Initiative for Climate Adaptation | Dumaguete Kalauman Center for Development, Inc. |
| CBFMA for Nature-based Solutions: Highlights Community Participation in Lunga, Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines | Lunga Small Farmers Association |
| Site-based Grant in Batanes | |
| Enhancing the Mental Health and Well-being of the Basco Community through Nature-Based Therapy | Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. |
| Thematic Grants | |
| Bamboo-Based Solutions for Siguil Transformation (BAMBOOST) | Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. |
| C-GRASS: Creating Gender-Inclusive Resilience Actions for Seagrass Sustainability | Philippine Family Farmers Agriculture Fishery Forestry Cooperatives Federation (AgriCOOPh) |
| Wetlands of Tomongtong Eco-Trail for Nature-Based Solution | Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail Women Workers Association |
Two Decades of Growing Together, A Stronger Future Ahead
For 20 years, FFP has been at the forefront of protecting and sustainably managing forests for water, land productivity, and biodiversity — with the overarching goal of sustaining ecosystem services and advancing forest-related climate action.
This record-breaking approval of grants demonstrates the trust and confidence of civil society and government stakeholders in FFP, and underscores FFP’s commitment to continue empowering people and communities for the protection and conservation of the country’s forests.
About FFP:
Forest Foundation Philippines (doing business as Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF), Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides grants and technical assistance to organizations and individuals that empower the people to protect and conserve the forests.
