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This call is open to non-profits, research institutions and universities and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa and Asia. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

This programme funds conservation and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean region, supporting health and resilience of marine environments. It targets organizations working on marine biodiversity protection and ocean sustainability.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant programme supports work on protecting and managing coastal and marine ecosystems across the Western Indian Ocean region. It backs initiatives focused on marine biodiversity, ocean health and blue economy development. Nonprofits, research institutions, universities, local authorities, community groups and consortia may apply. Applicants must be based in or working across the eligible countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and South Africa. Projects at any stage of development are welcome. Proposals should demonstrate how they will advance ecosystem protection and sustainable management in the region's coastal and marine environments.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Work must address coastal and marine ecosystem health and resilience in the Western Indian Ocean region
  • ✓Projects should contribute to conservation and sustainable management of marine resources
  • ✓Alignment with WIOMSA's mission and regional marine science priorities

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems?
Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA, ASIA; nonprofit, research-institution, university, community-group, local-authority.

About this sector

Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.

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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityAFRICA, ASIA
Org typesnonprofit, research-institution, university, community-group, local-authority
Last verified5 Sep 2026

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