Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 31
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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 Partnership Fund (FP), CHK Foundation, Environmental Funders Network (EFN), 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, MENA, ASIA, AFRICA, 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.
Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism
••••• Fund
This grant funds ecotourism and sustainable tourism initiatives that integrate landscape protection, cultural preservation, and community economic development through fair-trade principles. It targets organizations working with local communities to build sustainable livelihoods while conserving natural and cultural resources.
Open Grant Programs and Thematic Grant Programs
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Small grants programs supporting local communities across Poland with a focus on environmental protection, citizen participation, leadership development, and education. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to implement projects that advance environmental sustainability and civic engagement at the community level.
Environment Programme
••••• Foundation
The funder supports registered charities working to protect the environment through a proactive identification and outreach model rather than open calls. The foundation funds environmental conservation and protection work but does not accept unsolicited applications.
Support for New Givers
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This grant supports individuals who are new to environmental philanthropy, helping them learn how to give effectively to environmental causes and make strategic connections in the green funding space. It is designed for emerging donors seeking guidance on tackling environmental issues through funding.
Nature and Science
••••• Foundation
The funder supports nature and science projects and organizations through grants. The fund targets initiatives advancing environmental conservation, scientific research, and related sustainability work.
Science & Environment Programme
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ICESCO's Science & Environment Programme funds research and technological innovation projects that address environmental and scientific challenges across the Islamic world. The grant supports applied science and technology solutions with environmental impact in member states.
Conservationists at Risk – Latin America & Caribbean Public Call
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This is a targeted funding opportunity for ecologists and environmental defenders at risk in Latin America and the Caribbean, offered by the funder to support their safety and work. The grant prioritizes protection and support for individuals facing threats due to their environmental advocacy and conservation efforts.
Support Programme for Environmental Defenders at Risk – Global Initiative
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Supports eco-defenders, environmental practitioners, indigenous peoples, activists, researchers, journalists, and scientists at risk through temporary residencies, with eligibility extended to those whose work has a cultural or artistic dimension. The programme provides similar support to the parent the funder programme, prioritizing protection and professional continuity for at-risk environmental advocates.
Ecologists at Risk – Africa Public Call
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This is a targeted funding call for ecologists and environmental defenders at risk in Africa, offered by the funder with materials available in Maasai language. The grant supports individuals working on ecological conservation and environmental protection in vulnerable circumstances.
Corporate Volunteering and Employee Engagement Programme
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ACT By Amane is a corporate volunteering programme that mobilises employees of CMGP Group around environmental and social actions including tree planting, design thinking workshops, and community activities. The programme appears to fund or coordinate volunteer engagement rather than direct project grants, targeting corporate participants and their community partners.
Schoolyard Ecology Program
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This grant funds an educational programme that brings real ecological science into K-12 classrooms and schoolyards through hands-on learning. It is designed for schools, teachers, and students seeking to integrate ecology and environmental science into their curriculum.
Environmental Cleaning and Conservation Programme for Mexico
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Limpiemos México is an environmental awareness and action programme focused on cleaning and preserving Mexico's environment through community engagement and direct action. The grant supports organizations working on environmental conservation and cleanup initiatives in Mexico.
Animal Disaster Response Grants
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This grant provides emergency funding to support communities and animals affected by disasters, administered through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) on behalf of the Disney Conservation Fund. Applicants experiencing animal welfare crises during emergencies can apply directly to IFAW for rapid response support.
Community Impact
••••• Foundation
The funder funds charitable partnerships that connect young people with nature through community-based programmes, with explicit goals of improving wellbeing and reducing eco-anxiety. The grant supports youth engagement in environmental and nature-based activities that build social cohesion and mental health resilience.
NNF-IAS Fellowship Programme
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The NNF-IAS Fellowship Programme offers fully-funded fellowships for scholars pursuing innovative research projects in health and sustainability. It targets researchers with ideas addressing challenges in these two domains, supporting advanced study and knowledge creation.
Embracing Inclusion / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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This grant supports projects that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within Washington's national parks, making outdoor spaces and park resources more accessible to underrepresented communities. Eligible applicants can fund initiatives that remove barriers to park access and engagement across all communities.
Improving Visitors' Experiences
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This grant supports projects that enhance visitor access, experiences, and accessibility across Washington's three national parks, including trail improvements and accessible programming. It is open to organizations working on recreation, conservation, and accessibility initiatives within these protected areas.
Awards & Grants
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Recognition and grant programmes for garden club members and organizations that support gardening, horticulture, and environmental education initiatives. Eligible applicants include garden clubs and members advancing horticultural practices and environmental stewardship.
Protect the Earth
••••• Foundation
Environmental protection programme funded by the funder focused on caring for the planet in communities where the Foundation operates. Eligible applicants appear to be organizations working on environmental conservation and protection initiatives in the Foundation's operational geographies.
Communities: Emphasizes the need to protect cultures, heritage, and the environment
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The funder funds projects that protect cultures, heritage, and the environment, with a focus on community-level conservation and preservation. The grant supports organizations working at the intersection of cultural and environmental protection.
Support for ecology and environmental projects, recognised as an urgent area of investment
••••• Foundation
The funder provides grants to support ecology and environmental projects identified as urgent investment priorities. The fund is open to organizations working on environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Great Apes Post-Doctoral Fellowships
••••• Foundation
This grant provides post-doctoral fellowships for researchers conducting scientific studies on great apes. It supports early-career researchers transitioning from PhD to independent research positions in primatology and related fields.
Orangutan Research Grant
••••• Foundation
This grant supports scientific research on orangutans to advance understanding of great apes, their evolutionary significance, and ecological roles. It is intended for research institutions and scientists conducting primate and biodiversity studies.
Research Grants
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The funder funds field and desk-based research projects across geography and related disciplines, supporting both established researchers conducting cutting-edge fieldwork and early-career academics on smaller initiatives. While not exclusively climate-focused, the grant supports research that may advance understanding of environmental and geographical systems relevant to sustainability.
Grants for scientific research with impact on Argentine territory
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Grants for scientific research projects that generate direct, measurable impact on Argentine territory and communities. Funds basic and applied research across disciplines with emphasis on local relevance and sustainability outcomes.
Cultural Heritage and Nature Tourism
••••• Foundation
This grant funds projects that preserve Bulgaria's cultural heritage and develop nature-based and heritage tourism initiatives. It targets organizations working on cultural preservation and sustainable tourism development in Bulgaria.
Green Opportunities Fund
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The Green Opportunities Fund supports green and environmental initiatives benefiting communities, with a focus on climate and environmental outcomes. Eligible applicants can access funding to advance sustainability projects, though specific sectors and organization types are not detailed in the listing.
Communities at Source
••••• Foundation
This grant supports community development and livelihood projects in regions where Givaudan sources natural ingredients, with preference for initiatives involving employee participation. It targets local economic resilience and sustainable natural-resource management in sourcing communities.
Conservation Education
••••• Foundation
This grant funds educational programs across all ages that promote hunting's role in wildlife conservation, offered through multiple program tracks including scholarships, university partnerships, and influencer engagement. Eligible applicants can develop customized education initiatives or apply for direct scholarships to advance conservation messaging.
Projects & Research
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Seed funding for innovative projects in Romania that advance civil society, democracy, human rights, and environmental protection. The grant targets early-stage initiatives with potential to create systemic change in these areas.
Environment
••••• Foundation
This grant funds projects that transform public spaces and school gardens in urban environments, with a focus on environmental sustainability and community engagement. It is open to organizations working on urban greening, biodiversity, and environmental education initiatives.
General Support Grants for Nonprofits
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General support grants up to $25,000 for U.S.-based nonprofits working in peace or environmental conservation, particularly Mt Hood region initiatives. Grants are invitation-only following a Letter of Intent review process.
CREW—Youth Program
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CREW is a youth conservation program that engages young people in environmental projects and recognizes outstanding conservation work through annual awards. The grant funds youth-led or youth-focused environmental initiatives, primarily in conservation and nature-based work.
Animal Sanctuary Support
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This grant supports organizations that operate natural sanctuaries for abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, both wild and domesticated. Eligible applicants provide refuge and care services in sanctuary settings.
Alaska Wilderness Storytelling Grant
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This grant funds storytelling projects that communicate and advocate for the protection of Alaska's wilderness and wild lands to global audiences. It supports creators and organizations working at the intersection of conservation, indigenous rights, and narrative-driven advocacy.
State Economic Programme 2021–2027 – Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Land Revitalisation
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This German state-level grant funds the remediation of contaminated sites and revitalization of degraded land as part of a 2021-2027 economic programme. It targets public and private entities involved in environmental cleanup and land restoration projects.
Promotion of Cooperation in Landscape Management and Area Management in Lower Saxony and Bremen
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This grant supports cooperation projects in landscape and area management across Lower Saxony and Bremen, Germany. It funds collaborative initiatives that promote sustainable land stewardship and regional environmental management.
Development Program "Environmental Measures, Rural Development, Agriculture, Nutrition" – Non-land-based and non-animal-based Measures (Administrative Regulation EAFRD EULLE)
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This German state-funded development programme supports non-area and non-animal-based environmental measures in rural development, agriculture, and nutrition sectors. It targets projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship outside of direct land-area or livestock-focused interventions.
Promotion of sustainable village development in Saarland (FRL-DE-ELER)
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This is a German state-level funding programme promoting sustainable rural development in Saarland through the EU's European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (ELER). The grant supports rural sustainability initiatives including agriculture, forestry, environmental protection, and rural infrastructure.
Environmental Research in Baden-Württemberg (BWPLUS)
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BWPLUS funds environmental research projects in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, supporting applied research that addresses regional environmental challenges. The programme is open to research institutions and eligible organizations conducting environmental science and innovation work.
Pond Farming and Nature Conservation (RL TWN/2023)
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This German state funding programme supports pond farming and nature conservation initiatives. It targets applicants engaged in sustainable aquaculture and biodiversity protection work.
A German State Tourism and Sustainability Programme – Shaping the Future of Culture, Nature and Sustainable Tourism
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Erlebnis.NRW supports culture, nature, and sustainable tourism initiatives in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The programme funds projects that integrate cultural heritage, natural conservation, and responsible tourism development.
Promotion of the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ Funding Guideline)
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This German state funding programme supports young people participating in the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ), a structured service programme focused on environmental and conservation work. Eligible participants gain practical experience in ecological projects while receiving financial and organisational support from the government.
FG4: Rabbit fencing supplement
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This is a supplementary funding scheme from the funder for rabbit fencing, likely aimed at landowners or land managers implementing pest-control or habitat-protection measures. The grant supports the installation or improvement of fencing infrastructure to manage rabbit populations on agricultural or conservation land.
West Africa Programme
••••• Foundation
This grant funds inclusive development, good governance, and peacebuilding in West Africa, with a focus on natural resources management, youth engagement, and local capacity strengthening. It targets organizations working at the intersection of sustainable resource management, social inclusion, and conflict prevention.
BRAVoluntar volunteer mobilisation grants
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BRAVoluntar offers up to €100,000 in grants for community projects in education, environment, and health that mobilize OMV Petrom employee volunteers. The programme targets nonprofits and community groups working in these three sectors across Romania.
Regional Environment Fund
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The North Staffordshire Environment Fund supports environmental projects and initiatives in the North Staffordshire region. It is open to organizations working on environmental conservation, sustainability, and community-based environmental improvements.
Outdoor Time (Draußenzeit)
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This grant funds monthly guided nature excursions for urban elementary school children in Berlin, led by certified wilderness mentors, to foster environmental connection and support mental and physical well-being. It targets nonprofit organizations or educational institutions delivering outdoor environmental education programmes to youth in Germany.