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Creating New Protected Areas 2026 Grant

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A trust based in United States

Summary

A US conservation nonprofit partners with local conservation organizations to create new protected areas and expand existing ones for Critically Endangered and Endangered species. The initiative invites applications for conservation partnerships from nonprofit entities and NGOs for projects in tropical Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Applying organizations may submit proposals for either a land purchase or a protected area designation. Applications to create new protected areas are reviewed three times

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 12 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The funder supports non-profit organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and communities to protect ecosystems in the tropics and subtropics critical to endangered species and climate mitigation. The organization provides funding and other support to create or expand protected and conserved areas that benefit species, climate, and communities. Since 1988, the funder has awarded over $382 million to approximately 323 partners toward the creation and management of over 400 new and expanded areas, protecting over 68.8 million acres with an additional 80 million acres in progress. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
Creating New Protected Areas offers $10K.
When is the Creating New Protected Areas deadline?
Applications close 30 Sep 2026.
Who can apply for Creating New Protected Areas?
Eligibility covers organisations in LATAM, AFRICA, ASIA; nonprofit, charity. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.