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<P class=Title><FONT color=#fe0000><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><B>The
application process for CLP 2011 Conservation Awards is now open!</B>
</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=Title><SPAN class=529152011-10092010><FONT face=Arial color=#fe0000
size=2><STRONG>ALL details at <A
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/ApplyNow.asp">http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/ApplyNow.asp</A></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>The CLP has been helping young
conservationists to achieve their goals and move into positions of influence
within the conservation sector for more than 25 years. Successful applicants
will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.)
Implement high-priority conservation projects combining research and action; and
3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation
efforts.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>This year’s awards
include:</FONT></B></P>
<UL class=NormalText>
<LI><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FutureConservationistAward.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Future Conservationist Awards</FONT></B></A><B></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2> (up to US $12,500 each)</FONT></LI>
<LI><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FollowUpAward.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Conservation Follow-up Awards</FONT></B></A><FONT face=Arial
size=2> (up to US $25,000 each) – available only to previous CLP Future
Conservationist Award winners</FONT></LI>
<LI><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/LeadershipAward.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Conservation Leadership Awards</FONT></B></A><FONT
face=Arial size=2> (up to US $50,000 each) – available only to previous CLP
Follow-up Award winners</FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=NormalText><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Are you Eligible?</FONT></B></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>Conservation Awards are open to
applicants working across Africa, Asia, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the
Middle East, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Countries that are
NOT ELIGIBLE include those countries designated as high-income economies by the
</FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421402%7EpagePK:64133150%7EpiPK:64133175%7EtheSitePK:239419,00.html"
target=_blank><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>World Bank</FONT></B></A><FONT
face=Arial size=2>, with the exception of island nations in the Pacific and
Caribbean. If you have a question about whether or not your country is eligible,
please contact the CLP.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>How to Apply:</FONT></B></P>
<UL class=NormalText>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Take our </FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/EligibilityQuiz.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Eligibility Quiz</FONT></B></A><FONT face=Arial size=2> now
to learn if your project fits our award criteria.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Download 2011 Application form and Guidelines for
either </FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FutureConservationistAward.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Future Conservationist Awards</FONT></B></A><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>, </FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FollowUpAward.asp"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Conservation Follow-up Awards</FONT></A></B><FONT face=Arial
size=2> or </FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/LeadershipAward.asp"><B><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Conservation Leadership Awards</FONT></B></A></LI></UL>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>All applications must be submitted
via our online application site </FONT><A hideFocus
href="http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/"
target=_blank><B></B></A><B><A hideFocus
href="http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/" target=_blank><FONT
face=Arial
size=2>http://awards.conservationleadershipprogramme.org</FONT></A></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2> which will be accessible in early October. We recommend
applicants to complete the Word document form offline, and then copy and paste
the information into the online form.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT
color=#fe0000><B>Deadline for applications is 15th November 2010.</B></FONT>
Award winners will be announced in April 2011.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>All teams that make it through the
first round of reviews will receive feedback on their proposal. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to contact a member of the CLP team more than two weeks
before the application deadline for advice on project eligibility, methods and
project activities. The CLP can also put teams in touch with local partner
offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>A representative from each
award-winning team will be invited to attend an international training event in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada in July 2011 organized by the CLP to share ideas and
develop skills, knowledge and contacts. Additionally, winning teams are able to
network with experts from within each of the partner organizations and past
winners. CLP team members are available to help with project implementation,
including guidance required during the planning and team training
stages.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have additional questions or seeking
advice? Email <B><A hideFocus
href="mailto:clp@birdlife.org">clp@birdlife.org</A></B> for more
information.</FONT></P>
<P class=NormalText><FONT face=Arial size=2>Stay informed of all CLP news via
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