Darwin Initiative Extra Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and universities and 3 others, at scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant of Up to $6,250,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
Grants of £1–5 million for biodiversity and poverty-reduction projects with proven scaling pathways, building on evidence from prior Biodiversity Challenge Funds initiatives. Projects run 2–5 years and target better biodiversity and poverty outcomes within the project lifetime.
About this grant
Darwin Initiative Extra provides grants of £1 million to £5 million for projects on a clear scaling pathway. It is designed for projects that build on good evidence from previous Biodiversity Challenge Funds (BCF) projects and show potential to scale further by project completion. The stated aim is better biodiversity conservation and poverty outcomes. Projects should last between 2 and 5 years. The scheme is a two-stage process with an interview for shortlisted candidates. Stage 1 is a concept note, and Stage 2 is a full application by invitation only. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a virtual interview. Successful projects are expected to start from 1 April 2027. The page states that the scheme is highly competitive, with more than 100 applications in recent rounds and funding expected for up to four projects in this round. Applicants must complete the Round 32 application form on the Flexi-Grant portal. Word templates for the Stage 1 concept note and Stage 2 application form are provided for drafting. Other required materials include a workplan, a logframe, a risk framework, a Theory of Change template and, for grants over £100,000, a locked budget spreadsheet. The page states that applications to Round 32 are now closed.
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Eligibility
The page states that Darwin Initiative Extra projects must be on a clear scaling pathway and build on good evidence from previous Biodiversity Challenge Funds projects. Stage 2 is by invitation only for shortlisted Stage 1 applicants. The page does not set out explicit organisation types, geographic eligibility or prior-recipient rules. Applicants should read the Guidance documents under How to Apply for full eligibility details.
How it's scored
Applications are reviewed in two stages, with shortlisted candidates invited to a virtual interview. Applicants may be asked to clarify feedback from the review of their application at interview. The page does not publish scoring criteria, weightings or panel composition.
Key requirements
- ✓Project must demonstrate a clear scaling pathway building on evidence from previous Biodiversity Challenge Funds projects
- ✓Primary focus on biodiversity conservation and poverty-reduction outcomes achieved within the project lifetime
- ✓Project duration 2–5 years; funding range £1–5 million
Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Darwin Initiative offer?
- Darwin Initiative Extra offers up to $6.3M.
- Who can apply for Darwin Initiative Extra?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, charity, university, research-institution, social-enterprise, consortium. 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.
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