Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future - Belize Fund

26/08/2026

📣 Please be informed that our office will be closing on August 26th at 5:00 PM and re-opening on August 31,2026 at 8:00 AM.

For any inquiries or urgent matters, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

14/08/2026

The Program Impact Strategy is almost ready.

The draft strategy will be shared with key stakeholders for review and feedback. Afterwards, the Belize Fund Board of Directors will review and approve the final Program Impact Strategy.

When the Program Impact Strategy is finalised in 2026, the Belize Fund is committed to making it accessible: a clear explanation of priorities, funding areas, and what you can expect from the Fund in the years ahead.

If you've participated in this process, as a consultation partner, a stakeholder, or simply someone who's been following along, the Strategy will reflect what this country's conservation community has been saying. That's what the process was designed to produce.

We'll be sharing updates as we move through the final phases so partners and stakeholders can stay informed.

The work continues. 🌊
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12/08/2026

11/08/2026

What will the Program Impact Strategy actually change?

At its core, the Strategy is designed to help the Belize Fund make better decisions about where financing can create the greatest value and long-term impact.

As Belize's conservation finance landscape evolves, clearer priorities become increasingly important. The Strategy will help strengthen alignment across programmes and partnerships, establish clearer pathways between financing and results, and create stronger systems for measurement, learning, and accountability.

It also positions the Belize Fund for the future.

As the Fund works to attract additional resources beyond those linked to the Belize Blue Bonds, a clear strategic framework helps demonstrate where financing is needed, how it will be used, and what outcomes it is intended to achieve.

In short, the goal is more financing that is better aligned, better targeted, and better positioned to deliver lasting impact for Belize's ocean and coastal communities.
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07/08/2026

What does co-creating the Program Impact Strategy mean at this stage?

The Belize Fund has spent the past several months gathering evidence, analysing the conservation finance landscape, and listening to stakeholders across Belize.

Now the work shifts from learning to design.

Through a Technical Working Group made up of Belize Fund staff, Board representatives, technical partners, and community voices, the findings from earlier phases are being translated into decisions: What outcomes should the Fund prioritize? How should progress be measured? Where can financing add the most value? And how should resources reach the people and organisations doing the work?

At the end, the Belize Fund will have a strategy that:
→ Is grounded in evidence and real input
→ Is clear about priorities and trade-offs
→ Can guide grant decisions through 2030

By the end of the process, the Fund will have a clearer roadmap for how conservation financing can support Belize's ocean, communities, and long-term commitments in the years ahead.
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05/08/2026

Stakeholder engagement is about making better decisions.

As the Belize Fund develops its Program Impact Strategy, it has been listening to the people and organizations working closest to Belize’s marine and coastal realities—from government agencies and co-managers to fishing cooperatives, community representatives, researchers, and private sector partners.

Those conversations have reinforced that conservation finance is about how funding is designed, delivered, and connected to real needs on the ground.

Stakeholders have helped identify emerging priorities, gaps in existing approaches, and opportunities to strengthen delivery. They have also highlighted where the Belize Fund can add the most value: by providing stable conservation financing, supporting stronger partnerships, and helping connect national commitments with local action.

Importantly, engagement does not mean every suggestion becomes a program or funding window. It means decisions are informed by evidence, practical experience, and diverse perspectives so that the final strategy is grounded in reality and positioned to deliver lasting impact.
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29/07/2026

Join Our Webinar: Learn How to Apply for Funding from the Belize Fund!

Have an idea to boost blue businesses or advance sustainable fishing? Are you preparing to submit a concept paper under our 5th Call for Proposals? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar where we’ll walk you through the entire application process,from eligibility to evaluation.

🗓 Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
🕘 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Belize Time)
📍 Where: Zoom
🔗 Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/5CfP-Webinar

Whether you're applying for a Regular Grant or a Community Grant, this session is your opportunity to get clarity, ask questions, and prepare a strong submission. We'll focus on the concept paper requirements, selection process, and tips for success

✅ Open to all interested applicants

Spread the word to someone who may be interested in building a stronger, more sustainable coastal future together! 🌊
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24/07/2026

One of the clearest findings from the Program Impact Strategy process is that Belize’s conservation and blue economy financing landscape is growing.

But growth alone does not guarantee that financing is reaching every critical need.

Recent analysis shows that funding remains stronger in areas such as biodiversity protection and marine protected area management, while gaps remain in climate resilience, blue enterprise development, MSME financing, and implementation capacity.

These gaps matter because they affect the people, organizations, and institutions working closest to Belize’s marine and coastal realities — from coastal communities facing climate pressure, to small blue enterprises that need financing models suited to their needs, to co-managers and partners delivering essential conservation work with limited resources.

The process is also reinforcing that financing alone is not enough.

Stakeholders pointed to constraints that are also about systems — coordination, governance, institutional capacity, accountability, and the link between funding and measurable results.

The Program Impact Strategy process is helping the Belize Fund look honestly at where financing is flowing, where gaps remain, and where the Fund can add the most value in the years ahead.

Stronger conservation outcomes depend not only on how much financing is available, but on how well that financing is aligned, delivered, and connected to long-term impact.
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21/07/2026

Have an idea that could strengthen Belize’s coastal and marine future? 📣

The Belize Fund is hitting the road to connect with communities across the country ahead of the 5th Call for Proposals. Join one of our stakeholder engagement sessions to learn about the funding opportunity, explore the application process, and discuss project ideas with our team.

Whether you're working to promote sustainable fisheries, build climate resilience, restore coastal ecosystems, reduce marine pollution, or develop innovative blue economy solutions, these sessions are an opportunity to better understand how your initiative could align with the Fund’s priorities.

📍 Check the flyer for dates and locations, and plan to join us in a community near you.
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21/07/2026

Belize’s conservation finance landscape is changing.

More financing is flowing into conservation and blue economy activities than in previous years. That is important progress for a country whose ocean supports livelihoods, food security, tourism, coastal protection, and national development.

But as financing grows, the need for clearer priorities also grows.

The Program Impact Strategy will help guide how the Belize Fund invests in Belize’s marine and coastal future through 2030. It is being developed to strengthen alignment, clarify where financing can make the greatest difference, and ensure future investments are connected to long-term impact.

We are not starting over. We are building on existing programs and commitments, while sharpening focus for the next phase of conservation financing in Belize.

Lasting impact requires clear choices, strong partnerships, and financing that is guided by purpose.
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