Our Vision
To be the leading provider of funding for the sustainable management and use of the natural, built and cultural resources of Jamaica. Our goal is to build a reputation for responsiveness, effectiveness
Our Mission
To foster effective management and sustainable use of Jamaica’s protected areas and cultural assets by mobilizing financial resources for funding projects, building partnerships and sharing knowledge and information.
What We Do
We provide grants to eligible non-governmental organizations as well as relevant public-sector agencies directly involved in the management of protected areas.
We fund activities that contribute to the long-term sustainability of Jamaica’s National Protected Areas System (NPAS) including: conservation, research, infrastructure preservation
Environmentally Based Community Development
Annual contributions from you Corporate Social Responsibility budget.
Coral Reef Restoration
Annual contributions from your Corporate Social Responsibility budget.
Water Quality Assessment
Annual contributions from your Corporate Social Responsibility budget.
Mangrove Development
Annual contributions from your Corporate Social Responsibility budget.
How You Can Help
CSR Budget
Annual contributions from your Corporate Social Responsibility budget.
Donations
One-off cash endowments.
In-Kind Support
Technical assistance and in-kind support.
Mobilisation
Helping to
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Become a Mentor
The NCTFJ mentorshipprogram is designed to pair a suitable mentor with a NCTFJ mentee based on the analysis of a capacity needs assessment.
Filling the Funding Gap
The NCTFJ will focus on filling the funding gap that currently exists in the National Protected Areas System, which requires US$8.4M per annum for basic protected areas management. Currently, the approximate annual inflows for protected areas management, including revenues from
Current Funding Support
Inter American Foundation
Inter American Foundation has provided funding support to the National Protected Areas System Project.
Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
The Caribbean Diversity Fund, a regional environmental fund established to provide resources for the conservation, protection and maintenance of biodiversity in the Caribbean, has pledged USD $127,588 over 2 years to support the work of the NCTFJ.
Our Protected Areas
Jamaica’s breath-taking beauty and appeal as a great place to live and visit, is underpinned by a rich eco-system of nestling mountain ranges, terrestrial national parks, forest and game reserves, rivers, marine parks, fish sanctuaries as well as unique heritage sites and landmarks, where flora and fauna find habitat in delicate balance with human activities.