The purpose of this planning grant is to carry out preliminary activities that includes
(i) a survey period with communities on details of the problems/assessment of the problems, (ii) diagnose further the root cause/s of the problems, (iii) identify the possible project risk/s, (iv) design and tailor the work plans to address the problems with input from authority/expert/community (includes measurable outcomes), (v) identify the assumption of funding and resources in total through market survey on materials/equipments/tools needed (price, type, quantity etc), (vi) feasibility study (includes suitability of materials/equipments/tools used) and (vii) compile and complete the planning of full project proposal with the aim to nurture local communities to practice sustainable farming, re-mediate their farm land as to reduce the land degradation and market their produce at a higher profit margin.