BKCF 5th Call for Proposals: $500k to Support Innovation on Environment, Tourism, Connectivity, and Agriculture & Fisheries

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BKCF Cooperation Fund by GGGI promoted by Impact Playground

Resource Type

Funding

Eligible Applicants

Non Profit Organisation, Government-affiliated Organsiation, Academic Institution, Social Enterprise or For Profit Organisation

Target Markets

Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Impact Areas

Resource Amount

$
500000

Deadline

March 14, 2025

Status

Receiving Application

More Info

https://gggi.org/global-program/bkcf/

The BKCF was established in 2021 by the Republic of Korea to drive inclusive and balanced growth across Southeast Asia while enhancing ASEAN Connectivity. Managed by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the fund supports projects aligned with BIMP-EAGA’s Vision 2025—a strategy focused on building a resilient, inclusive, sustainable, and economically competitive region. Priority is given to sectors such as Environment, Tourism, Connectivity, and Agriculture & Fisheries, where projects must also integrate gender and social inclusion targets.

Eligibility
  • Who Can Apply:
    • Government agencies
    • Public sector institutes
    • Academic and research institutes
    • NGOs
    • Private sector entities and other autonomous institutes
      (Applicants must be based in BIMP-EAGA member countries or the Republic of Korea.)
  • Who Cannot Apply:
    • Individual applicants
How to Apply
  1. Submission Process:
    • Prepare your application using the BKCF Project Proposal Template, Budget Template, Due Diligence Form, and required annexes (e.g., Deliverables, Project Implementation Plan, Institutional Portfolio with TOR for Human Resources).
    • Email your complete proposal to bkcf.proposal@gggi.org. Ensure the email subject line is formatted as “[2025 Submission] Project Title.”
  2. Pre-Submission Briefing:
    • Attend the BKCF Briefing Session scheduled for February 13, 2025, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm KST via Zoom. This session will provide essential guidance on the application process.
  3. Deadline:
    • All proposals must be submitted by March 14, 2025 (23:59 KST).
Assessment Process/Matrix

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by GGGI in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The key assessment criteria include:

  • Adherence to Donor Guidelines:
    • Strict compliance with BKCF’s manual, guidelines, and submission requirements.
  • Technical Approach:
    • The robustness and clarity of the project design, including methodology and potential for impactful outcomes.
  • Management & Sustainability:
    • The strength of project management, reporting frameworks, and plans for sustaining benefits post-funding.
  • Relevance & Impact:
    • Alignment with BKCF’s strategic priorities (Environment, Tourism, Connectivity, Agriculture & Fisheries) and the extent to which the project addresses critical regional needs.
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