Conserving and Restoring Nature Grant

About this grant

Arcadia Fund supports solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises through grants that help nature survive and flourish. The fund addresses wildlife loss and environmental destruction by supporting conservation of large areas of high biodiversity and ecological importance, as well as rehabilitation of degraded but promising land- and seascapes. Grants support international programmes of work that create local partnerships to sustain and revive nature, and support the development, monitoring and enforcement of laws and policies that recognize the value of a healthy environment. The fund focuses on whole ecosystem conservation and restoration to help nature become resilient to climate change and human exploitation. Arcadia does not support species-specific conservation, education, or awareness-raising projects.

Eligibility

Individuals and organizations cannot apply directly to Arcadia Fund. Instead, applicants must apply to specific grant programmes that Arcadia Fund supports through trusted partner organizations. These programmes include the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, Oceans 5 General Fund, European Open Rivers Programme, Joint 30x30 Funding Initiative, and Earth Investigations Programme. Geographic focus areas vary by programme but include Europe and global locations where biodiversity is highest and most at risk.

Key requirements

• ✓Primary focus on conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems and biodiversity
• ✓Demonstrated alignment with addressing global biodiversity and climate crises
• ✓Eligible organization types typically include nonprofits, research institutions, and conservation groups

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Conserving and Restoring Nature?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, charity, research-institution, university, community-group, indigenous-community. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

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.