Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 19
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Grants for nature restoration, habitat protection and biodiversity-positive business. Typical funders are the Global Environment Facility, EU LIFE and Horizon, national environment ministries, and conservation philanthropy. Listed below are the open biodiversity and nature grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
This is the most fragmented funding landscape on the site. Money comes from agriculture and environment ministries, the EU Common Agricultural Policy and Horizon Cluster 6, the World Bank and IFAD, and a large conservation philanthropy sector including the Global Environment Facility and the major nature foundations. Cheque sizes span four orders of magnitude, and eligibility frequently turns on land tenure, on partnership with a local organisation, or on both.
This page lists open biodiversity and nature grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 1,630 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is biodiversity and nature work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing biodiversity and nature grants here include Bioniria Foundation, Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation, fourgive Foundation, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans LATAM, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA, GLOBAL, AFRICA, ASIA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
Latin America – Biodiversity and Field
••••• Foundation
This grant funds scientific field campaigns in Latin America that combine biodiversity observation, ecological research, and bio-inspired innovation through collaborative teams of local experts, inhabitants, and scientists. It targets projects addressing both social and ecological challenges in the region through hands-on fieldwork and community engagement.
Bottega Bionica – Local Autonomy in the Sahel
••••• Foundation
A field programme in Senegal combining literacy education for Peul women, zero-interest microcredit, and agroforestry (Moringa, hibiscus, cashew, lemon) plus local product development (honey, mushrooms, algae). The grant supports local economic development and food-system resilience in the Sahel region.
Free Restoration Advice
••••• Foundation
Plant-for-the-Planet offers free advisory and research support to restoration and conservation organizations globally to accelerate forest restoration efforts. The grant is designed for organizations working on reforestation and forest conservation projects seeking expert guidance and technical assistance.
Forest Cloud / Restoration Platform
••••• Foundation
Free software platform and funding mechanism enabling non-profits and communities to finance, manage, and monitor forest restoration and conservation projects across 300+ global partners. Applicants can access both the technology infrastructure and grant funding to implement restoration work worldwide.
Spain Restoration
••••• Foundation
This grant funds reforestation and forest restoration projects across Spain, specifically in regions around Granada, Doñana, Madrid, and Barcelona, implemented in collaboration with companies and partner organizations. The programme aims to restore biodiversity and ecosystem health through large-scale tree-planting and forest management initiatives.
Community Forest Restoration Initiative in Ghana
••••• Foundation
This grant funds community-based forest restoration and native ecosystem recovery in Ghana's Savannah Ecological Zone, with a focus on empowering local communities. It is designed for organizations working on reforestation and biodiversity conservation in West Africa.
Yucatán Restoration
••••• Foundation
This grant funds forest protection and reforestation in the Yucatan Peninsula, with a focus on restoring Mayan forests, establishing wildlife corridors, and managing conservation reserves. It is open to organizations working on large-scale tree planting and biodiversity conservation in southern Mexico.
Animal Projects Outside Europe
••••• Foundation
This grant funds animal welfare and habitat conservation projects outside Europe, prioritizing direct, measurable, and sustainable impact with hands-on funder engagement. Eligible projects must demonstrate clear outcomes and align with the funder's personal network and frequent site visits.
Environmental Resilience
••••• Foundation
This grant funds projects that build resilience to environmental and climate-related challenges across Asia and the Pacific region. It supports organizations working on climate adaptation and environmental sustainability interventions in the region.
Wildlife Conservation
••••• Foundation
Grants to organizations that conserve wildlife, especially threatened or endangered species and their habitats. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and conservation organizations working on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
••••• Foundation
This grant funds protection of species, restoration of natural habitats, and improvement of ecosystem services to safeguard biodiversity and balance ecosystems with human activities. It is open to organizations working on conservation, habitat preservation, and sustainable ecosystem management.
Forests & Farmland
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FFEM supports innovative projects that advance sustainable forest management and agricultural land use practices in developing countries. The grant targets organizations working to balance environmental conservation with productive land use in the Global South.
Aquatic Ecosystems
••••• organisation
FFEM finances pilot projects that preserve and restore aquatic ecosystems in marine and freshwater environments. The grant targets organizations working on ecosystem conservation and restoration in water-related sectors.
Cities & Territories
••••• organisation
FFEM funds innovative environmental projects addressing urban and territorial sustainability challenges in developing countries. The grant targets organizations working on land-use and urban environmental solutions in the Global South.
Biodiversity: Supports pilot projects in developing countries to preserve biodiversity, testing innovative solutions…
••••• organisation
This grant funds pilot projects in developing countries that test innovative biodiversity conservation solutions with potential for large-scale replication. It is open to organizations working on habitat protection, species conservation, and ecological restoration in the Global South.
Climate and Nature
••••• organisation
This grant funds policy and supply-chain interventions that integrate climate and nature protection across agriculture and forestry sectors, prioritizing ecosystem health alongside economic viability. It targets organizations working to make agricultural and forestry supply chains more sustainable and resilient.
The African Planet Prize (APP)
••••• organisation
The African Planet Prize recognises outstanding contributions to African environmental and planetary science through a prize programme. It is open to scientists and researchers whose work advances environmental and planetary science across Africa.
Oceans Investments
••••• organisation
The funder invests in companies and initiatives that support healthy ocean systems and blue economy opportunities, advancing global environmental resilience and economic prosperity. The fund targets both environmental impact and commercial viability in ocean-related sectors.
Food & Agriculture Investments
••••• organisation
The funder invests in companies and solutions that build a resilient, diversified, and healthy food and agriculture system across the value chain. The fund combines direct equity investing with strategic philanthropy to support food-systems innovation and regenerative practices.
Agricultural Innovation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds innovations that advance sustainable agricultural productivity through climate-smart practices, soil health, biodiversity restoration, and efficiency improvements. It targets organizations working to enhance food production and security while addressing environmental sustainability.
Environmental, Nature and Animal Protection
••••• Foundation
The funder grant supports programs focused on environmental protection, nature conservation, and animal welfare, with emphasis on sustainable solutions and biodiversity preservation. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, charities, and organizations working on conservation, habitat protection, and sustainable environmental practices.
Biodiversity Nursery Credit Support
••••• Fund
This grant provides loans and risk guarantees to small tree nurseries in Africa that propagate native wild tree species, enabling business expansion while advancing biodiversity conservation. It targets rural entrepreneurs and smallholder operators seeking to scale nursery operations.
Tree-Secured Production Credits
••••• Fund
This grant supports smallholder farming families in southern Tanzania to access production credits backed by tree stocks and biodiversity rather than land titles, including prototype credit rounds and scaling mechanisms. It combines agricultural finance innovation with forestry and biodiversity conservation to enable rural credit access.
An acceleration programme for nature-based climate solutions
••••• Programme
A cascade funding accelerator providing capital to SMEs and startups developing nature-based business models and technologies that enhance carbon farming while protecting biodiversity, water, and soil. The programme targets innovations in carbon farming, reforestation, and agroforestry systems.
World Heritage Site Protection Grants
••••• Foundation
The funder funds preservation and conservation projects at endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites globally, supporting both cultural and natural heritage protection outside Germany. Eligible projects span multiple continents and aim to address imbalances in the World Heritage List through direct conservation interventions.
Secure Forest Communities' Rights & Livelihoods
••••• organisation
This grant supports Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendant Peoples, and local communities in securing land rights, managing forests sustainably, and building livelihoods. It funds efforts to strengthen tenure security and forest stewardship as pathways to both conservation and community economic resilience.
Sustainability Fund
••••• Foundation
The TopCashback Sustainability Fund supports community-based sustainability and environmental initiatives in Staffordshire. It is open to organizations working on environmental protection and sustainable practices at the local level.
Agroecosystems: Funds pioneering research focused on agroecosystem science and sustainability
••••• Foundation
FFAR funds pioneering research in agroecosystem science and sustainability, supporting innovations that advance agricultural productivity while protecting environmental health. The grant targets academic and research institutions conducting foundational and applied research in sustainable farming systems.
Nature Transformation Fund
••••• organisation
The Nature Transformation Fund provides grants to support initiatives that deliver positive outcomes for both people and nature, with a focus on biodiversity and conservation. The fund is open to organizations working on impactful environmental and nature-based projects, evolved from the funder's Give One initiative.
Tree Nursery on Cape Verde
••••• Foundation
This grant funds tree planting and nursery establishment on Cape Verde in partnership with the NGO Delta Cultura, supporting reforestation and biodiversity outcomes. It is open to organizations aligned with the funder's agroforestry and outdoor engagement mission.
Agroforestry Projects
••••• Foundation
This grant funds the implementation of agroforestry systems on small bio-certified farms in Germany by covering costs for trees, hedges, and planting work. Eligible applicants are farms under 100 hectares linked to non-profit organizations, supported in partnership with planning office Triebwerk.
Green Livelihoods Alliance
••••• organisation
The Green Livelihoods Alliance is a programme supporting income-generating activities and economic opportunities that advance biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability, with explicit integration of feminist and gender-justice principles. It targets organizations and communities seeking to build sustainable livelihoods while protecting natural resources.
Ecofeminist Movement Building Fund
••••• organisation
This fund supports ecofeminist organisations and initiatives that integrate gender justice with environmental solutions, providing both direct funding and capacity strengthening through mentoring and training. It targets partners working on ecofeminist approaches to climate and environmental challenges.
Community Land Rights Grants and Technical Assistance
••••• organisation
This grant provides direct funding and technical assistance to Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities to secure land tenure and advance land reform, with explicit focus on climate mitigation, conflict reduction, and gender equality. Applicants can be communities themselves or their partner organizations working on land rights and forest conservation.
Grassroots Collaborative Program
••••• organisation
The funder funds community-led grassroots organizations across the US working on environmental issues including environmental justice, land conservation, water, and climate. This is a portfolio grant supporting multiple environmental sectors through grassroots and community-based approaches.
Retail Partnerships Program
••••• organisation
This grant empowers Patagonia retail stores to act as local funders and partners for environmental nonprofits working on conservation and environmental justice in their communities. Eligible nonprofits can access funding through their local Patagonia retail partner.
Disrupt the Field of Conservation
••••• organisation
The funder' 'Big Bet' initiative funds expansion of the conservation field through new disciplines, training, collaboration, and field deployments to develop the next generation of conservationists. The grant supports capacity-building, thought leadership, and cross-sector collaboration to advance biodiversity and conservation outcomes.
Protect Wild Ecosystems Effectively
••••• organisation
This grant funds technology-driven solutions and strategic partnerships to combat invasive species and improve protected area management, with the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. It targets organizations working on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem protection through innovation and collaborative approaches.
Prevent Future Pandemics
••••• organisation
This grant funds research, technology, and conservation solutions to prevent zoonotic disease spillover from wildlife to humans, with a focus on understanding pathogen emergence and reducing illegal wildlife trafficking. It targets organizations working at the intersection of conservation, planetary health, and pandemic prevention.
Stop the Amazon from Tipping
••••• organisation
This grant funds innovation and coalition-building to develop sustainable, nature-positive products from the Amazon rainforest, replacing extractive industries with alternatives in food, feed, fiber, and materials. It targets entrepreneurs, organizations, and innovators working to prevent Amazon ecosystem collapse through economic incentives.
Open Innovation Prizes and Challenges
••••• organisation
The funder runs open innovation prizes and challenges that fund breakthrough solutions to biodiversity and conservation problems, with a track record of $12M+ distributed across 189+ innovations. The grant is suitable for innovators, startups, and organizations developing technology-driven conservation solutions.
Bonobo Protection
••••• Foundation
This grant supports conservation and protection efforts for bonobos and their habitats, contributing to great ape preservation and broader biodiversity goals. It is intended for organizations working on wildlife conservation and ecological protection in bonobo range countries.
Agroecology in Brazil
••••• Foundation
This grant supports agroecology and sustainable agriculture projects in Brazil that engage local communities in environmentally responsible farming practices. It targets organizations working to transition agricultural systems toward ecological sustainability and food-system resilience.
Nature Conservation
••••• organisation
The funder funds projects that protect bears and their natural habitats in the wild through partnerships with governments, local organizations, and universities. The grant supports biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection work focused on bear species and ecosystem preservation.
SMF Projects: Small and medium-sized funding projects under the Interreg programme for transnational cooperation in the Danube region
••••• Programme
Small and medium-sized transnational cooperation projects funded under the Interreg Danube Region Programme, supporting climate, innovation, environment, social inclusion, and governance initiatives across the Danube region. Eligible applicants include public authorities, nonprofits, research institutions, and other organizations working on cross-border sustainable development.
Regional Cooperation Funding Programme
••••• Programme
This grant funds projects that implement the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), aligned with climate, innovation, environment, social inclusion, and governance priorities. It is open to organizations across the Danube region working on these cross-cutting themes.
Regular Projects from a transnational regional cooperation programme
••••• Programme
This is an open call for transnational cooperation projects across the Danube Region (2021-2027) that fund initiatives in climate, innovation, environment, social inclusion, and governance. Eligible applicants include public authorities, nonprofits, universities, and private entities working on cross-border sustainability and development challenges.
Green-Focused Climate Foundation
••••• organisation
Futura Green funds research and initiatives addressing climate change and environmental innovation across a broad portfolio. The programme is open to projects that advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and environmental solutions, though specific sectoral priorities and eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available description.