Bioclimate is a small CSO that received DFID funding through the GPAF program to implement a project in Mozambique. Some positives from the funding included being able to try out new ideas, establish a partnership and foothold in Mozambique, and obtain matched funding. However, the application and due diligence processes were rigorous and time/resource intensive. Overall, the logframe development and project management tools provided learning experiences and DFID was flexible with payments.

1. DFID funding experiences
Reflections of a small CSO
DFID Roadshow
Glasgow
26 February 2015
Rob Harley
Bioclimate Development Manager

2. Outline
• A bit about Bioclimate
• GPAF project in Mozambique
• Positives to come from GPAF funding
• Reflections on the GPAF process
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3. A bit about Bioclimate
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What we do
We work with local partners to find creative ways
to address the needs of rural communities:
1. Developing our own projects
2. Supporting other groups in developing or
managing projects
3. Carrying out research and sharing what we
learn from working with communities
Our mission
To address the needs of local rural communities
through creative approaches to resource
management and enterprise development

4. Our GPAF project in Mozambique
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5. Positives to come out of GPAF funding
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1. Opportunity to try out new ideas in a challenging context
2. Partnership and foothold for expanding activities in Mozambique
3. UK Aid funding allowed us to get matched funding

6. Reflections on GPAF process
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1. Application process is rigorous and time and resource intensive
2. Due diligence process can accelerate organisational development
3. Logframe development process a good learning experience
4. Project management tools and templates work
5. DFID flexibility when we requested advance payments
6. DFID pays on time