CEPP is funded by the European Union under the 9th European Development Fund. The National Authorizing Officer (NAO) at the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) national government Office of Statistics, Budget, Overseas Development and Assistance, & Compact Management (SBOC) is responsible for all financial and contractual aspects of the Program. Micronesia Conservation Trusts (MCT), through a Services Contract, gives assistance on the technical aspects of the Program. A Project Steering Committee (PSC) provides the overall supervision of the Program.
To conserve and protect the environment of the FSM through strengthening the delivery of services by Non-State Actors (NSAs) such as non governmental organizations, educational and research institutions, and community-based organizations in the area of conservation and environmental protection.
CEPP funded projects MUST not exceed 18 months and MUST address at least one of the following nominated thematic areas of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).