Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 24
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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 Defra, Natural England, Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, 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 OCEANIA, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA, ASIA, GLOBAL-SOUTH, GLOBAL. 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.
First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens
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The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a government payment scheme for farmers in England to adopt sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices. Small farms and those without existing Environmental Land Management (ELM) agreements can now apply in the first application window.
Policy: a UK environmental regulator's nutrient mitigation scheme for developers
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The funder offers nutrient mitigation credits that developers can purchase to offset nutrient pollution impacts from housing development projects. This is a compliance/mitigation tool for developers seeking to meet environmental regulations on nutrient runoff.
OCPP Ghana
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This grant supports Ghana's capacity to manage human activities affecting the marine environment and sustainably benefit from ocean resources. It funds environmental management, education, and training initiatives focused on marine conservation and blue economy development.
Strengthening institutional capacities for securing biodiversity conservation commitments
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This grant funds institutional capacity-building to integrate biodiversity conservation and sustainable management into local development planning and budgeting systems across two high-biodiversity landscapes in India. It aims to create replicable platforms and mainstream conservation into development decision-making at the local level.
Crop Diversity Conservation for Sustainable Use in Indonesia
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This grant funds conservation and sustainable use of crop diversity in Indonesia through on-farm and wild habitat protection, capacity building, and long-term incentive mechanisms. It targets government agencies, research institutions, and conservation organizations working to preserve globally significant agricultural biodiversity.
Safeguarding Marine Terrestrial Biodiversity in Fiji (SAMBIO)
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This grant funds the establishment and strengthening of marine and terrestrial protected areas in Fiji to safeguard biodiversity, improve ecosystem management in forests and coastal zones, and build policy and financing frameworks for long-term conservation. It targets government agencies, conservation organizations, and community groups working on biodiversity protection and ecosystem services in Fiji.
Philippine Rise Integrated Conservation for Enduring Legacies through Ecosystem Support Services (PRICELESS)
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This grant funds conservation and sustainable management of the Philippine Rise Marine Resource Reserve (352,390 hectares) to protect globally significant biodiversity while enabling sustainable marine resource use and community livelihoods by 2027. It is for organizations working on marine ecosystem protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable blue economy in the Philippines.
Sustainable Integrated Management of Biodiversity in the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve
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This grant funds conservation of globally important biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve in Nicaragua through integrated management approaches that partner with indigenous peoples and local communities. The funder is seeking projects that protect habitat, enhance ecosystem function, and support community-led stewardship in this critical reserve.
Inclusive conservation of sea turtles and seagrass habitats in the north and north-west of Madagascar
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This grant funds integrated conservation approaches for sea turtles and seagrass habitats in north-west Madagascar, combining habitat protection with sustainable management practices. It targets organizations working on marine biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration in this specific region.
OCPP Mozambique
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This grant supports Mozambique's capacity to manage human activities affecting the marine environment and sustainably benefit from marine resources. It funds environmental research and biosphere protection in the ocean-blue-economy sector.
OCPP Maldives
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This grant supports the Maldives in developing capacity and capability to manage human activities affecting the marine environment sustainably. It funds environmental management and marine resource governance to enable long-term sustainable use of ocean resources.
Create a woodland management plan
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This grant supports the creation of woodland management plans to help landowners plan sustainable forestry and apply for grants and felling licences. It is designed for woodland owners and managers seeking to develop long-term sustainable woodland strategies.
North York Moors wildfire recovery funding
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Up to £3.2 million in government funding to restore peatland and moorland ecosystems damaged by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire in North York Moors. Eligible organizations can apply to undertake habitat restoration and ecological recovery work on affected land.
Marine Recovery Fund: how to apply
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This grant funds strategic compensatory measures for marine ecosystem recovery, specifically designed for offshore wind developers to offset environmental impacts. Eligible applicants are offshore wind project developers seeking to secure funding for marine conservation and restoration activities.
A UK national lottery community-grants programme – Environment
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This grant funds community-led environmental projects in England that address climate and nature emergencies through local action, including habitat protection, nature connection activities, and one-off environmental events. Eligible organisations can use funding to launch new initiatives, sustain existing programmes, adapt to challenges, or run discrete projects with clear environmental benefits.
A Major Global Environmental Prize 2026
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The Volvo Environment Prize 2026 is a global award offering up to €1.0M to recognize and support environmental innovation and sustainability solutions. The prize targets organizations and individuals advancing environmental protection and climate action worldwide.
Eco-Innovation Challenge
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The Eco-Innovation Challenge funds innovative sustainability and environmental projects in Georgia, Moldova, and Turkey, with grants up to €1.0M available. It targets entrepreneurs, SMEs, and organizations developing eco-friendly solutions across these three countries.
Climate & Biodiversity Initiative
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This grant funds international scientific research teams investigating the interactions between climate change and biodiversity loss, with a 2026-2028 focus on ocean and coastal ecosystems. It is one of France's largest environmental research programmes, supporting 46 teams globally with €31 million in total funding.
Consultancy for Identifying High-Leverage Interventions in Indonesia's Mud Crab Sector
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This is a consultancy engagement to conduct supply chain analysis in Indonesia's mud crab sector, aiming to strengthen producer value while advancing conservation outcomes in coastal ecosystems. The work targets high-leverage interventions that balance economic and environmental benefits in fisheries.
Blue Carbon Plus Grant Finance
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BC+ provides up to $200K grants over one year to scalable, community-centred businesses operating in blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrass, tidal marsh, macroalgae) that address systemic barriers to scaling. The grant targets climate-focused, ecosystem-positive business models with community livelihood co-benefits.
Regional reef-conservation investment initiative to attract and direct capital toward ecosystem protection and sustainable use
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MAR+Invest is a cross-cutting investment initiative designed to attract and direct capital toward conservation and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef's natural capital. The programme targets investors, conservation organizations, and sustainable enterprises seeking to deploy capital in marine ecosystem protection and blue economy activities across the Mesoamerican region.
Clean Water for the Reef
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This grant funds programmes that reduce land-based pollution and runoff affecting the Mesoamerican Reef through improved water quality interventions. It targets organizations working on marine conservation and water quality in the Mesoamerican Reef region.
Belize Marine Fund
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This grant funds marine conservation projects focused on Belize's coastal and reef ecosystems, administered by the Mesoamerican Reef Fund. Eligible applicants can pursue conservation initiatives that protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystem health in Belize's waters.
Mangroves / GAGGA
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This grant supports mangrove conservation and restoration projects in the Mesoamerican region, with explicit integration of gender equity through the GAGGA (Girls and Gender Alliance for Green Action) initiative. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, community groups, and research institutions working on coastal ecosystem protection and nature-based climate adaptation.
Reef Rescue Initiative
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This grant funds climate-driven coral reef rescue and restoration projects in the Mesoamerican Reef region, supporting ecosystem recovery from climate impacts. It targets organizations working on marine conservation and reef restoration as primary climate adaptation and biodiversity interventions.
Fishing for the Future / MAR Fish
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This grant funds sustainable fisheries management programmes in the Mesoamerican Reef region, including fish replenishment zones and invasive lionfish control. It targets organizations working to restore marine ecosystems and promote responsible fishing practices.
Re-Granting with a Major Foundation
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A re-granting mechanism channeling Oak Foundation funds through the Mesoamerican Reef Fund to support conservation organizations protecting the Mesoamerican Reef region's marine ecosystems. Eligible applicants are conservation nonprofits and organizations working on coastal and marine conservation in Central America and the Caribbean.
Protection of Maritime Resources in Central America III
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This grant funds the third phase of a multi-year programme to protect and sustainably manage maritime resources, fisheries, and marine ecosystems across Central America. It targets organizations working on marine conservation, fisheries management, and blue-economy initiatives in the Mesoamerican region.
Conservation of Marine Resources in Central America Project
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This grant supports conservation and sustainable management of marine resources across Central American countries in the Mesoamerican Reef region. It targets regional projects that protect marine ecosystems and fisheries through conservation interventions.
Small Grants Program
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This grant supports local conservation initiatives within the Mesoamerican Reef region, funding projects that protect marine and coastal ecosystems. It is designed for organizations working on reef and ocean conservation in Central America and the Caribbean.
Saving Our Protected Areas
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This grant supports protected area management and conservation initiatives across the Mesoamerican Reef region (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras). It funds organizations working to strengthen marine ecosystem protection and sustainable management of reef and coastal protected areas.
Applied Conservation Grant – Long-term Projects
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This grant funds applied conservation research and community-based conservation projects lasting longer than 6 months, with awards up to $10,000. It targets conservationists residing in primate range countries working on biodiversity research, environmental health, or locally rooted conservation action.
Applied Conservation Grant – Short-term or Pilot Projects
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This grant funds applied conservation research and community-based conservation projects of 6 months or shorter, with awards up to $5,000. It targets conservationists in primate range countries working on biodiversity research, environmental health, or locally rooted conservation action.
Global blended finance investment fund for mid-sized climate infrastructure
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A global blended finance investment fund managed by Pegasus Capital Advisors that deploys up to $75M in mid-sized infrastructure projects across sustainable energy, waste and sanitation, regenerative agriculture, and nature-based solutions in developing countries. The fund targets mid-stage projects in climate mitigation and adaptation sectors, with Green Climate Fund concessional capital bridging public-private investment gaps.
Sustainable Communities
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This grant funds projects that advance climate justice, environmental resilience, circular economy, conservation, and community wellbeing, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Eligible projects span renewable energy, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation.
Climate and Environment
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The funder funds climate change mitigation and adaptation projects that protect vulnerable communities and conserve biodiversity through environmental philanthropy. The grant supports a broad portfolio of climate and nature-based solutions globally.
Wildlife Conservation Grant Programme
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WildiZe Grant Programme funds wildlife conservation, environmental protection, sustainable livelihoods, and community development projects across sub-Saharan Africa, with a commitment to passing 80-90% of contributions directly to grantees. The programme supports organizations working on biodiversity, sustainable economies, and education in the region.
A US Foundation Backs Ocean Health Technology Partners
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This grant supports scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs developing technologies that restore ocean health and advance marine sustainability. Eligible applicants include researchers and innovators working on ocean-focused solutions across technology development and commercialization stages.
Environmental Human Rights
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This grant supports organisations defending environmental rights and protecting those harmed by environmental degradation, explicitly linking environmental protection to human rights frameworks. Eligible applicants work at the intersection of human rights advocacy and environmental justice.
Environmental Projects
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The funder funds environmental and nature restoration projects globally, supporting initiatives across terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The grant targets organizations working on conservation and environmental protection worldwide.
Small Initiatives Programme
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This grant funds civil society organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa to implement biodiversity conservation and habitat protection projects that simultaneously improve local livelihoods. Typical awards are approximately $35,200 per two-year project.
Les Voiles Iodées: A Sailing Adventure to (Re)discover Seaweed
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This grant funds a sailing expedition and public engagement campaign led by ocean conservation nonprofit Blutopia to raise awareness of seaweed biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable uses through documentary screenings, tastings, and science outreach across 10 French coastal stopovers. The funder (the funder) supports ocean-focused projects that combine adventure, education, and conservation messaging.
Citizens of the Sea: A Race for Biodiversity
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This grant funds environmental DNA (eDNA) collection and marine biodiversity analysis during offshore yacht races, with outputs including an interactive public dashboard and automated sampling technology. It targets researchers, citizen scientists, and marine conservation organizations collaborating with professional sailors to advance ocean observation.
Protect and Restore Forests and Ecosystems
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This grant programme funds projects that protect and restore forests and ecosystems globally, supporting biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration work. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, charities, research institutions, and community groups working on forest protection, reforestation, and ecosystem management.
BN7: Hedgerow gapping-up
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This grant funds hedgerow gapping-up work, which involves filling gaps in existing hedgerows to improve habitat connectivity and biodiversity. It is available to landowners and land managers in England who meet the funder's eligibility and management requirements.
BN6: Hedgerow coppicing
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This grant funds hedgerow coppicing activities, a woodland management and habitat conservation practice that enhances biodiversity and carbon sequestration. It is available to eligible landowners and land managers in England through the funder's environmental stewardship scheme.
BN5: Hedgerow laying
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This grant funds hedgerow laying work, a land management practice that restores and maintains hedgerows for habitat and landscape value. It is available to eligible landowners and farm managers in England through the funder's support scheme.
BN3: Earth bank creation
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This grant funds the creation of earth banks, a nature-based intervention likely involving soil conservation or habitat restoration work. It is administered by the funder and targets organizations eligible under their environmental stewardship schemes.