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Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 3

125 listings tracked right now · page 3 of 3

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 — 125 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.

13 distinct funders are publishing the biodiversity and nature grants on this page. 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, which is why the listing names the funder on every opportunity it opens.

16 of these close within the next 30 days. Deadlines are taken from the source listing and re-checked on every refresh, but the originating funder remains the authority — always confirm against the official notice before you submit.

Grants.gov
11d · 14 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement, issued under the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, funds one affiliated partner to synthesize practitioner experience and science on invasive plant control. The goal is to keep treatments effective under warming conditions in the Northeast.

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BiodiversityAdaptation
Grants.gov
11d · 14 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

DOI-USGS1

This CESU cooperative agreement funds research on invasive grass-fire cycles in native grasslands of the eastern sagebrush biome and the Northern Great Plains, mapping where the cycle occurs and identifying post-fire management strategies. It is aimed at CESU-affiliated research partners working with USDA and Wyoming Department of Agriculture resource managers.

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BiodiversityAdaptation
Grants.gov
11d · 14 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement funds research to develop an enhanced gene expression panel that distinguishes among stressors affecting wildlife and ecosystem health in California. It is intended for affiliated partners of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and supports ecosystem monitoring and early-warning efforts for species such as sea lions, sea otters, salmon, longfin smelt, mussels, and clams.

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BiodiversityOcean
13d · 16 Nov

Foundation grant in United States: Youth Conservation Photography Prize, closes 16 Nov 2026

Foundation

An annual photography contest for middle and high school students (ages 11–18) across the United States, with submissions in five conservation-themed categories: Birds, Wildlife, Plants & Fungi, Landscape, and Water. The prize recognizes youth engagement in conservation photography and environmental awareness.

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Biodiversity
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

A USGS cooperative agreement for one university member of the Colorado Plateau CESU to support ecological research on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. The work covers how drought and Glen Canyon Dam operations affect parasites, diseases, invasive species, and aquatic insect prey, including validating eDNA monitoring tools and building predictive models.

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BiodiversityWater
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS Notice of Funding Opportunity (G27AS00083) makes a single cooperative agreement to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partner for climate adaptation science. The illustrative project uses the Prairie Reconstruction Initiative database to find which prairie management actions work best under different weather conditions after drought, wildfire, and invasive-species disturbances.

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BiodiversityAdaptation
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS NRCASC cooperative agreement funds climate adaptation science research delivered through the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, covering hydrology, geospatial science, and extreme-event research such as drought, wildfire, and flooding. It is aimed at CESU partner institutions, such as universities and research organizations, that can support resource managers and Tribal communities.

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AdaptationBiodiversity+1
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS notice offers a single cooperative agreement for a research award to a partner in the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, focused on actionable science for resource managers. The illustrative project studies how drought, wildfire, and land management affect invasive species such as King Ranch bluestem and eastern red cedar in Oklahoma.

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BiodiversityAdaptation
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement funds research through a partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, supporting actionable science on hydrology, geology, and extreme-event hazards for resource managers. The example project updates recreational fisheries harvest, consumption, and economic value estimates to inform federal and state fisheries management and adaptation.

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AdaptationWater+1
Grants.govNEW
27d · 30 Nov

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement funds a competitive NRCASC research award, delivered through a CESU partner, to produce national syntheses on invasive species and to convene fisheries database and informatics workshops. It is aimed at research institutions and partner organizations that support resource managers and stakeholders.

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BiodiversityOcean
NEW
27d · 30 Nov

Foundation grant in worldwide: Large-scale projects (gala beneficiary), up to $55K, closes 30 Nov 2026

Foundation

This grant funds a single large-scale community, environmental, or heritage project selected as the annual gala beneficiary, with funds disbursed after end of 2027. Eligible projects are self-contained initiatives in environment, community development, or heritage conservation.

Up to $55K
BiodiversityForestry+1
Funder programme directory
27d · 30 Nov

Medium-scale projects

Eden Leisure Foundation

Funding for registered voluntary organisations delivering medium-scale environmental, community, or heritage projects. Approximately 5 projects will be selected, each receiving up to $11,000.

Up to $11K
BiodiversityCircular
Funder programme directory
27d · 30 Nov

Small-scale projects

Eden Leisure Foundation

This grant funds small-scale projects in environmental protection, community outreach, or Maltese heritage delivered by registered voluntary organisations. Projects receive up to $2,200 with approximately 5-10 awards expected in 2027.

Up to $2,200
BiodiversityEnv Justice
Grants.govNEW
29d · 2 Dec

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement funds affiliated partners of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct ecosystem and natural resource research and data collection. It is aimed at universities, nonprofits, and research institutions that can support federal ecosystem science in California.

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Biodiversity
Grants.govNEW
29d · 2 Dec

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forrest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

This USGS cooperative agreement lets affiliated partners join the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to support federal ecosystem science and research in the northern forest region. It is aimed at universities, research institutions, and nonprofit partners that can carry out collaborative natural resource studies.

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BiodiversityForestry
ARIA Opportunity Spaces
29d · 2 Dec

Forecasting Tipping Points

Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Learn more about funding in ARIA

£114m
AdaptationBiodiversity
Grants.govNEW
23 Dec 2026

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOI-USGS1

A USGS cooperative agreement for organizations affiliated with the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which supports federal-partner natural and cultural resource research and management. It is aimed at research institutions and nonprofit partners that can conduct ecosystem science for federal land and resource management.

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Biodiversity
EU Funding & Tenders Portal
14 Jan 2027

Innovative solutions to fight wildlife trafficking and to reduce invasion of invasive alien species

European Commission (Horizon Europe)

Horizon Europe call funding innovative solutions to fight wildlife trafficking and reduce the spread of invasive alien species, using technologies such as AI, surveillance, early detection and robotics for law enforcement. Intended for research and innovation consortia across Europe, with awards of up to €13M per project.

Up to €13M per project
Biodiversity
Funder programme directory
17 Jan 2027

Environmental Protection

Fondation Alfred et Eugénie Baur

This grant supports environmental protection projects with a global reach, funding initiatives in Switzerland and internationally. Eligible projects advance environmental conservation and sustainability outcomes across multiple sectors.

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BiodiversityForestry+1
NEW
1 Mar 2027

Foundation prize in worldwide: Science Without Borders® Challenge (Student Art Contest), up to $500, closes 1 Mar 2027

Foundation

A free international art contest for students aged 11-19 that teaches ocean science and conservation through artwork, with an annual theme. Winners receive scholarship awards up to $500 per age group.

Up to $500
OceanBiodiversity
Funder programme directory
7 Jun 2027

Blue Planet Awareness Contest

Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation

Annual creative arts contest for students ages 11-18 worldwide to submit visual art, poetry, film, performing arts, and multimedia addressing ocean and environmental issues, with cash awards up to $1,000. The 2027 theme focuses on environmentalism and disinformation.

Up to $1,000
OceanBiodiversity+1
RvoNEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

National livestock relocation scheme for farms with peak load (Lvvp): farm relocation

Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

This RVO subsidy helps livestock farms in Dutch peak-load (nitrogen-emission) areas voluntarily relocate to regions with more room for agriculture. Applications are accepted from 6 January 2025 through 30 November 2027.

Amount TBC
Air QualityBiodiversity
Aides-territoires (France)NEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Raise Awareness, Educate and Inform the Public - Call for Projects "Water Classes"

Agence de l'eau Rhin-Meuse

A call for projects from the Agence de l'eau Rhin-Meuse to fund awareness-raising, education and information initiatives on water resources and aquatic environments aimed at field actors, users and young people. It supports local actors carrying actions in the general interest that promote practice change and public participation in water and biodiversity management.

Amount TBC
WaterBiodiversity
Aides-territoires (France)NEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Raise Awareness, Educate and Inform the Public - Targeted Call for Projects

Agence de l'eau Rhin-Meuse

A targeted call for projects from the Agence de l'eau Rhin-Meuse to fund public awareness, education and information actions on water resources and aquatic environments. It is aimed at field actors, local stakeholders, users and young people in the Rhin-Meuse basin who want to drive behaviour change and public participation.

Amount TBC
WaterBiodiversity
Aides-territoires (France)NEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Promoting sustainable development of exemplary tourist sites

Conseil régional de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

This regional call funds tourism site managers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to improve visitor experience and sustainable development of emblematic or at-risk sites, covering eligible works such as visitor flow management, eco-counters, interpretive signage, accessibility and EV charging. It is aimed at departments, EPCIs, natural parks, municipalities, tourism offices, associations and companies managing such sites.

Amount TBC
BiodiversityBuildings
Aides-territoires (France)NEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Ancillary Works for Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Land Development (AFAFE)

Conseil départemental de la Drôme

Subsidises ancillary works linked to agricultural, forestry and environmental land-consolidation operations in the Drôme, including road and drainage works, soil restoration, hedge and tree planting, and river-bank vegetation. It is aimed at land associations (Associations Foncières) and communes or groupements de communes.

Amount TBC
BiodiversityWater+1
RvoNEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Non-productive investments on farms

Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

This RVO subsidy supports agricultural holdings in Overijssel and Utrecht making non-productive investments, such as landscape and water-retention measures, that contribute to Dutch water and climate goals. Application periods differ by province, and the amount is not specified.

Amount TBC
WaterBiodiversity
RvoNEW
Deadline not stated · check listing

Natuurschoonwet 1928 (NSW): Rangschikking aanvragen

Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

The Natuurschoonwet 1928 scheme gives a tax benefit to owners, usufructuaries and leaseholders of estates (landgoederen) that are arranged for landscape and natural beauty protection. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis through RVO.

Amount TBC
Biodiversity
Grants.gov
Deadline not stated · check listing

Division of Environmental Biology (core programs) (DEB)

NSF

NSF's Division of Environmental Biology funds basic research and training on evolutionary and ecological processes, from populations to biogeographic scales, through its core cluster programmes. It is aimed at US-based university and research-institution scientists proposing field, lab, collection-based, modelling or synthesis work.

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Biodiversity