Project Grants 2026
In context
This call is open to non-profits, community groups and Indigenous communities and 3 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
The Forest Conservation Fund provides grants to protect and restore native forest ecosystems threatened by commodity production (palm oil, timber, soy). Eligible applicants include NGOs, community organizations, indigenous groups, research institutions, and private forest managers working on projects covering at least 500 contiguous hectares.
About this grant
The Forest Conservation Fund (FCF) Project Grants programme provides five-year funding to support forest conservation projects. The programme addresses the need for sustained, long-term financial support for forest stewardship and protection activities. Funded projects must demonstrate forest conservation outcomes and maintain forest integrity throughout the grant period. FCF works with applicants to prepare application documents and manages grants through a quarterly review process with activity reporting, financial tracking, and forest verification checks using satellite monitoring (Starling Verification). The grants support projects led by forest stewards and conservation practitioners working to protect and manage forests sustainably.
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Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria detailed in FCF's published requirements (available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese). The programme prioritises forest stewardship and conservation activities. FCF indicates flexibility regarding geographic context and country eligibility, encouraging applicants uncertain about their eligibility to submit an enquiry form. Projects must have a clear conservation focus and demonstrate the ability to maintain forest integrity. The FCF Secretariat works with eligible applicants to prepare formal application documents before submission to the Grants Committee.
How it's scored
Applications are reviewed by the FCF Grants Committee, which meets quarterly to assess five-year grant proposals. The Committee evaluates projects based on alignment with FCF's eligibility criteria and conservation impact objectives. Projects are approved by the Grants Committee and must have a donor identified before funding is disbursed. Projects undergo annual re-approval by the Grants Committee, which can request field visits for verification. Forest integrity is verified using Starling Verification satellite monitoring before each quarterly payment is approved.
Key requirements
- ✓Project must cover at least 500 contiguous hectares of native forest
- ✓Located in areas threatened by commodity production (palm oil, timber, soy)
- ✓Applicants must be community-based organizations, NGOs, indigenous groups, research institutions, or private companies managing/owning forest land
Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Project Grants deadline?
- Applications close 31 Dec 2026.
- Who can apply for Project Grants?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, community-group, indigenous-community, research-institution, large-company, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Forestry funding supports afforestation, reforestation, sustainable forest management and avoided deforestation. Money flows from climate finance, nature programmes, results-based payments and corporate buyers of forest carbon. Calls typically require land tenure clarity, community engagement and a credible plan to monitor tree survival over time.
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