Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 29
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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 Christensen Fund, Jörg Reker Foundation, Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development (COAL), 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 GLOBAL, GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM. 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.
Mexico Grantmaking
••••• Fund
This grant supports Indigenous Peoples in Mexico to advance their inherent rights, dignity, and self-determination through funding and strategic partnerships. While framed around indigenous rights and land rights, the grant likely funds environmental stewardship, land conservation, and cultural preservation work led by Indigenous communities.
Family support programme in Gambia
••••• Foundation
This grant supports Gambian families in achieving self-determined living through integrated programmes in health promotion, environmental protection, and education. It targets community-level development and sustainability outcomes in The Gambia.
VIF – Biodiversity Reference Framework for the Cultural Sector
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This grant funds the development of a biodiversity reference framework specifically designed for the cultural and arts sector, positioning culture as a driver of ecological transition and biodiversity preservation. It targets cultural organizations and practitioners seeking to integrate biodiversity and ecological principles into their work and operations.
Risktakers Funding Program – Fixing what's broken
••••• Foundation
The Risktakers Funding Program supports cooperation projects that address social divisions and ecological crises through solidarity and community engagement. It funds civil-society and environmental initiatives, with twelve projects selected in 2024.
Small Funding: Smaller grants for environmental projects, likely with a lower funding ceiling than the main grant call
••••• Foundation
The funder offers smaller environmental grants with lower funding ceilings than their main call, supporting a broad range of environmental and climate projects. The grant is open to environmental initiatives but lacks specificity on eligible sectors, organization types, and geographic scope.
Three Parish Fund – Groups
••••• Foundation
This grant supports grassroots community and voluntary groups delivering projects that improve people's lives across three rural Cornish parishes. Funding priorities include work benefiting children, young people, older people, environmental initiatives, and community facilities.
Developing Countries Project Support
••••• Foundation
This grant supports projects that improve living conditions in developing countries, with particular interest in innovative initiatives with environmental or social value. It is open to organizations working on international development, environmental protection, and social impact in the Global South.
Transylvania Authentica
••••• Foundation
This operational programme promotes authentic Transylvanian heritage, culture, and sustainable community development through funding that integrates environmental stewardship with cultural preservation. It targets community-based organizations and local stakeholders working to balance heritage conservation with sustainability outcomes in the Transylvania region.
Call for Proposals – Environmental Movement 2020
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A joint call for proposals from the Lebanese Environment Forum and Lebanese Eco Movement seeking projects that advance environmental sustainability and ecological protection in Lebanon. The grant supports organizations and initiatives working on environmental conservation, restoration, and sustainable practices.
Action Funds: Conservation funding mechanism
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The funder's Action Funds is a conservation-focused funding mechanism supporting biodiversity and conservation action, though specific eligibility criteria, sector focus, and application details are not disclosed on the available page. The grant appears designed to support on-the-ground conservation interventions but lacks sufficient transparency for confident classification.
Impact-focused early-stage investment fund
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The funder invests in early-stage startups and VC funds across environment, food, health, and trust sectors with a focus on planet-friendly and impact-driven companies. The fund targets companies working toward environmental sustainability and positive social outcomes, though specific application mechanics and geographic scope are not detailed.
Environmental Education
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This grant funds environmental education programmes that integrate Native and non-Native traditional ecological knowledge with schools, youth groups, universities, and community organizations through site visits, festivals, and virtual events. It targets organizations seeking to build cultural and environmental literacy through experiential learning and knowledge-keeper partnerships.
Cultural Connections & Healing
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This grant funds cultural and healing programmes that strengthen Indigenous (Dakota) relationships with land through storytelling, plant medicine, and traditional practices on Saint Paul's East Side. It is designed for organizations serving Indigenous communities and advancing environmental justice through cultural preservation and community healing.
Projects & Research Grant
••••• Foundation
This grant provides seed funding for innovative projects and research in Romania that advance civil society, democracy, human rights, and environmental protection. It targets Romanian graduates, young professionals, and civil-society organizations working on these themes.
Animal Welfare Support
••••• Foundation
This grant funds animal welfare initiatives across pets, farm animals, wildlife, and marine species, supporting species-appropriate care, factory farming reduction, and transport/slaughter improvements. Eligible applicants include organizations working on animal protection, conservation, and welfare advocacy.
FP/Earth: Explores the synergy between reproductive autonomy and environmental sustainability, examining evidence on…
••••• Institute
This grant funds research exploring the intersection of reproductive autonomy and environmental sustainability, specifically examining how voluntary family planning can mitigate climate change, reduce human pressure on ecosystems, and improve food security and health outcomes. It targets researchers and organizations studying evidence-based linkages between population dynamics and environmental sustainability.
An impact venture fund
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The funder 4 is an impact venture fund investing in early-stage startups across digital health, climate/nature, and equality/education sectors. The fund targets companies with measurable social and environmental impact, as evidenced by its portfolio of climate and health-focused ventures.
Khomas Environmental Education Program (KEEP)
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KEEP funds field-based environmental education and stewardship programs for young Namibians, with a focus on biodiversity and community engagement. The grant supports one of Namibia's largest environmental education initiatives by participation.
National & Regional Wildlife Conservation Strategies
••••• Fund
This grant funds the development and implementation of national and regional giraffe conservation strategies and action plans in partnership with African governments. It targets organizations working on wildlife conservation policy and biodiversity protection across Africa.
Indigenous Women-Led Groups Grants
••••• Foundation
Annual grants for grassroots organizations led by indigenous women worldwide, supporting community-driven initiatives in gender equity, indigenous rights, and environmental stewardship. Applicants must be personally solicited by a Board member to be eligible.
Funding Initiative: Planetary Health
••••• Foundation
This initiative funds integrated solutions addressing the intersection of environmental degradation and human health, with a focus on planetary health outcomes. It is open to organizations working on environmental and health linkages, likely including nonprofits, research institutions, and social enterprises.
Investment Opportunities in Regenerative Tourism and Infrastructure
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Red Sea Global is a PIF-backed developer offering diversified national and global investment opportunities in regenerative tourism, real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The fund targets projects in tourism, real estate, residential, hospitality, infrastructure, and services sectors with a sustainability focus.
Woodland Community Champion (WCC)
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The Woodland Community Champion programme empowers local communities to advocate for equitable land ownership and develop leadership capacity around land rights and stewardship. It funds knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and community-driven initiatives to address heirs property and land equity issues.
Understand Environmental Impact Assessment requirements under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement
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This is guidance and assessment support for organizations to understand whether Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) environmental impact assessment requirements apply to their activities. It is not a traditional grant funding opportunity but rather a compliance/advisory resource from the funder to help stakeholders navigate BBNJ obligations.
Apply for an individual licence to kill, take or disturb wild birds (A08 or A09)
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This is a licensing opportunity from the funder for individuals to apply for permits to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health, disease prevention, or agricultural damage protection. The grant funds the administrative licensing process rather than direct project implementation.
Form: Hazel dormice: apply for a mitigation licence (A35)
••••• organisation
This is a regulatory licensing application for organizations or individuals whose work may impact hazel dormice populations in England. Applicants must apply for a mitigation licence from the funder, with potential fees and mandatory reporting requirements.
Innovative Environmental and Social Projects
••••• Foundation
The funder funds innovative projects with primary environmental or social impact. Applicants can propose projects across these dual themes, with funding amounts and specific deadlines available in the full listing.
Institutional Collaboration
••••• Foundation
The funder initiates multi-year institutional partnerships to jointly develop interventions addressing specific challenges, with investments in conceptual foundations and structures. The foundation proactively identifies and recruits partner institutions; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Global Sustainability
••••• Foundation
This grant funds human rights advocacy and social and environmental sustainability research. It is open to organizations working on the intersection of human rights, social justice, and environmental/sustainability outcomes.
An environmental-conservation funding programme: a funding initiative for environmental and conservation projects, specific details available through the…
••••• Fund
SMART ECF is a funding programme for environmental and conservation projects administered by the funder. Eligible applicants can apply for grants to support conservation and environmental initiatives, though specific project types and eligibility criteria are available only through the funder's application portal.
Community Development Projects - Environment
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This grant supports community-led environmental protection projects implemented in partnership with local organizations. It is open to community groups and local organizations working on environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Beekeepers (Nepal)
••••• Foundation
This grant funds a beekeeping project designed to improve livelihoods and economic conditions for Tamang families in the Langtang National Park area of Nepal. The initiative combines agricultural development with community economic empowerment in a biodiversity-rich region.
Student Scholarships
••••• Foundation
Merit or need-based scholarships for students studying science (genetics, nutrition, environment protection, sustainable development) and specific arts/culture areas who lack sufficient financial resources. Eligible applicants are students and early-career researchers at the study or research stage.
Scientific Research, Start-ups and NGOs
••••• Foundation
This grant supports scientific research, start-ups, and NGOs working on health (particularly genetics and nutrition), environmental protection, and sustainable development. Eligible applicants include research institutions, early-stage companies, and non-profits aligned with these thematic areas.
Tierschutz (Animal Welfare)
••••• Foundation
This grant supports projects that educate the public about animal welfare and foster behavioral change in how humans treat animals. It targets nonprofits, charities, and community groups working on animal protection awareness and advocacy.
Amazon Film Grant
••••• Trust
This grant supports filmmakers in producing documentary content focused on the Amazon region, funded by the funder. It targets environmental storytelling and journalism that raises awareness about Amazon-related issues.
SDG-Aligned Project Grants
••••• Foundation
The funder funds projects from smaller organisations and individuals worldwide that advance one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on activities benefiting people and the environment. Eligible projects span education, health, environment, livelihoods, food security, circular economy, and vocational training.
Planetary Health Initiative
••••• Foundation
This grant funds research and projects exploring the interconnections between environmental degradation and human health outcomes from a planetary systems perspective. It targets researchers, institutions, and organizations working at the nexus of environmental and public health.
Sables Education Programs
••••• Foundation
This grant funds customized conservation education programs, influencer partnerships, and university initiatives designed to promote hunting's role in wildlife conservation. It targets educational organizations and institutions seeking to advance conservation messaging through structured programs.
Elephant Conservation Program
••••• Foundation
This grant supports elephant conservation efforts and research initiatives through the funder. It is designed for organizations and researchers working on wildlife protection and conservation science related to elephants.
A Micro-Grant Programme 2026
••••• Foundation
A micro grant stream from the funder supporting smaller organisations and community-level initiatives across education, community development, environment, arts, and knowledge sectors in Malaysia. Designed for grassroots and local-scale projects with flexible funding amounts.
Manuterra: An educational programme that raises young people's awareness of ecosystems by having pupils cultivate a…
••••• Foundation
An educational programme funded by the funder that raises young people's awareness of ecosystems and biodiversity by having pupils cultivate land plots across 13 partner education boards in France. The grant supports hands-on environmental learning and exploration of ecological issues through direct engagement with nature.
Environmental Conservation
••••• Foundation
The funder's environmental conservation social investment programme funds projects aligned with one of the foundation's four key thematic priorities. The grant supports environmental conservation initiatives but lacks specificity on eligible sectors, geographies, and organisation types.
Planet Goal - Protecting the environment
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Planet Goal supports environmental protection and sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors. The grant is open to organizations working on climate and environmental solutions, though specific eligible activities and geographic scope are not detailed in the listing.
Planet Goal - Local development
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Planet Goal supports local development projects that deliver environmental and social benefits, funded by the funder. The grant targets community-level initiatives with sustainability outcomes across multiple sectors.
Planet Goal - Harnessing the value of research
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Planet Goal funds research projects that generate measurable environmental and societal benefits, supporting innovation across sustainability and climate domains. The grant is open to research institutions and teams generating value through applied or fundamental research with real-world impact potential.
Free, Prior and Informed Consent
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This grant funds work to protect Indigenous Peoples' right to free, prior and informed consent in decisions affecting their territories, particularly against threats from extractive industries and large-scale infrastructure projects. It supports organizations and communities defending land rights and self-determination in the face of development pressures.
Indigenous-led Security Funds
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This grant funds community-led security initiatives designed to protect Indigenous Peoples and their territories from threats. It supports Indigenous-led organizations working on land rights and security across multiple continents, with demonstrated reach to over 250,000 Indigenous people in 2024.