Match-funding of the private sector is an important aspect for the successful realization of the program’s objectives. In total, the Congo Basin Program has a budget of 3 million euro which shall be doubled to 6 million euro with private sector match-funding.
Certification trajectory
Depending on the size of the concession and the current level with regard to Sustainable Forest Management, the concession holders in progress towards FSC certification can expect to receive an amount of co-funding in the following ranges.*
| Total surface concession(s) | Total amount services | CBP contribution |
| Small (< 50,000 ha) | 20,000 - 60,000 EUR | 10,000 - 30,000 EUR |
| Medium (< 250,000 ha) | 60,000 - 120,000 EUR | 30,000 - 60,000 EUR |
| Large (< 1,000,000 ha) | 120,000 - 400,000 EUR | 60,000 - 200,000 EUR |
Improved certification trajectory
Concession holders that are already certified can expect to receive the following indicative amounts.*
| Total surface concession(s) | Total amount services | CBP contribution |
| Small (< 50,000 ha) | 10,000 - 50,000 EUR | 2,500 - 12,500 EUR |
| Medium (< 250,000 ha) | 50,000 - 120,000 EUR | 12,500 - 30,000 EUR |
| Large (< 1,000,000 ha) | 120,000 - 350,000 EUR | 30,000 - 87,500 EUR |
Market development
On top of the abovementioned amounts, the maximum additional amount for market develepment activities is €7,500 per project. This amount applies to both supply chain optimization and the set-up of a (semi-)commercial partnership between a company and a small producer.
* Please note that no rights can be derived from these indicative amounts.
