Biodiversity and Nature grants — page 33
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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 Friends of Acadia, Washingtons National Park Fund, Tahoe Fund, 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, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt. 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.
Trails & Carriage Roads
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This grant funds the preservation and maintenance of Acadia National Park's 130-mile hiking trail network and 45-mile carriage road system through endowments, volunteer programs, and dedicated initiatives. It is open to organizations and volunteers working to protect and steward these historic outdoor recreation assets.
Outdoor Classroom Grants
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Grants for K-12 teachers to design and build outdoor learning spaces that connect students to nature and Acadia National Park. Funds support experiential education and conservation awareness in outdoor classroom settings.
Tomorrow's Stewards
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Tomorrow's Stewards funds programs, grants, and events that introduce children, teens, and young adults to Acadia National Park and connect them to the natural world. The initiative aims to cultivate environmental stewardship and conservation awareness in the next generation.
Resilience Fund
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The Resilience Fund supports parks' resilience through dedicated funding managed by Washington's National Park Fund. The grant targets conservation and environmental protection work within national park systems.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Support
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This grant supports projects that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within Washington's national parks, with emphasis on expanding access and representation for underserved communities. Eligible applicants can fund initiatives that increase community engagement and equitable participation in park conservation and recreation.
Trails Investment
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This grant funds trail improvement and maintenance projects across three U.S. national parks (Mount Rainier, North Cascades, Olympic). It is designed for organizations managing or stewarding park infrastructure and outdoor recreation access.
Regional Trail System Endowment
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This endowment fund supports long-term maintenance and improvement of trails around Lake Tahoe, prioritizing conservation and recreational access. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, local authorities, and community groups working on trail stewardship and ecosystem protection in the Lake Tahoe region.
Free Prior and Informed Consent
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This grant funds implementation of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) processes for natural resource management decisions, empowering communities to participate in governance. It targets organizations working at the intersection of indigenous rights, environmental governance, and natural resource stewardship.
The Resource Exchange
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The Resource Exchange is a global network funding inclusive, locally-led natural resource governance initiatives. It supports organizations working to strengthen community participation and equitable decision-making in natural resource management across the world.
Community Green Space Initiative
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Parks & People Inc. funds restoration and transformation of parks and green spaces across Baltimore City neighborhoods, including reclamation of vacant lots and beautification of neglected open spaces. The grant supports community-driven projects that revitalize urban green infrastructure and improve neighborhood quality of life.
Opening the Outdoors for All partnership grants programme
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NEEF and Toyota fund projects that remove barriers to public lands access and outdoor recreation, with a focus on disability inclusion and underserved communities. This is a competitive grants programme supporting 13 projects across nine US states.
Military Lands Protection Awards
••••• Foundation
This grant funds projects that protect and improve military lands through National Public Lands Day activities, offering up to $15,000 per award. It targets organizations working on conservation and public-lands stewardship on Department of Defense installations.
2026 Veterans and Nature Grant
••••• Foundation
This grant expands veterans' access to nature-based health and wellness programs, funding organizations that connect military veterans with outdoor and conservation activities. The funder prioritizes health outcomes and environmental stewardship for an underserved population.
Reporting Desks
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The funder funds teams of editors, writers, and researchers organized around thematic desks (oceans, indigenous affairs, investigations, solutions journalism, wildlife, newswire) to produce environmental and sustainability journalism. This is a journalism/media fellowship or employment opportunity for editorial professionals focused on environmental reporting.
Community Gardens
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LEAP funds community garden projects that promote local food production, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. The grant is open to organizations and community groups operating or developing community gardens.
GREEN
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GREEN is a programme funding green and sustainable initiatives within the funder ecosystem. The grant supports organizations advancing environmental sustainability, though specific sectors, eligible applicants, and application mechanics are not detailed in the available description.
Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks
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This grant supports renewal, care, and advocacy for Boston's downtown parks including Boston Common, the Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It funds organizations working on conservation, green infrastructure, and park stewardship in urban Boston.
SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability)
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SEEDS is the funder's flagship education program that funds ecology education, diversity initiatives, and sustainability projects. It welcomes ecologists, supporters, and sustainability enthusiasts to apply for funding across a range of ecological and environmental education activities.
SciComm in the Parks (SCIP)
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This grant supports science communication fellows working with the National Park Service Northeast Region, providing $3,000 stipends and mentoring to develop two science communication products each. It targets individuals or small teams passionate about communicating ecological science to park visitors and the public.
Bay Discovery Trips
••••• Foundation
This grant funds immersive field-based educational experiences in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, enabling participants to learn directly about Bay ecosystem health and management. It targets educational organizations and groups seeking to deliver environmental learning programmes in the region.
Bay Advocacy Institute
••••• Foundation
This grant funds college students to develop environmental solutions and advocacy skills focused on Chesapeake Bay topics through real-world projects. It targets undergraduate and graduate students interested in environmental advocacy and community-based sustainability work.
Baltimore Harbor Environmental Education Program
••••• Foundation
This grant funds environmental education programs using the Snow Goose workboat to teach students about the Port of Baltimore's relationship with the Chesapeake Bay's Patapsco River ecosystem. It targets K-12 or higher education institutions seeking to deliver place-based water and environmental science education.
Arthur Sherwood Environmental Education Program
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This grant funds environmental education programs that use research vessels and canoes to teach students about Chesapeake Bay ecosystems and water science. It is designed for educational institutions and nonprofits seeking to deliver hands-on, field-based learning experiences.
Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)
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This grant funds an advisory committee that provides scientific and technical guidance to support evidence-based management and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. It is open to organizations and institutions that can contribute expertise to Bay science and policy.
US Federal Agency Chesapeake Bay Internships
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This grant funds internship positions in partnership with NOAA focused on Chesapeake Bay research and environmental management. It is designed for students and early-career professionals interested in gaining hands-on experience in marine science, water quality, and coastal ecosystem work.
Estuary Watershed Internship Program
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An internship programme that creates pathways for students and early-career professionals to engage with Chesapeake Bay science and management. Participants gain hands-on experience in environmental research and Bay stewardship.
Storytelling Grant
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This grant funds storytelling and communications campaigns that advocate for the protection of Alaska's wilderness and wild legacy. It supports organizations and creators working to reach global audiences with conservation narratives, particularly those centered on indigenous rights and environmental stewardship.
Research: UK native breeds support (NBS) list
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This is a reference tool/eligibility checker for UK native breed livestock (cattle, sheep, goat, pig, equine) under the funder's Environmental Land Management scheme native breed support payments. Farmers and land managers can use it to verify if their breed qualifies for agri-environmental subsidies.
Discovery Grants
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Discovery Grants fund early-stage research and projects that advance knowledge of wild animal welfare and human-wild animal interactions globally. The grant supports scientists, researchers, and organizations exploring pressing questions in animal welfare science and conservation biology.
The Environment General Fund
••••• Foundation
The Environment General Fund supports projects focused on conserving and sustaining the environment across a broad portfolio. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, charities, and other organizations working on environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Grants for nature and environmental projects
••••• Foundation
The funder offers grants for nature and environmental projects, a thematic area added to their portfolio in 2023. The grant supports conservation, ecological, and environmental initiatives, though specific eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms are not detailed in this listing.
Environmental Grants
••••• Foundation
The funder awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations worldwide for environmental protection and sustainability projects with clear strategies, goals, and timelines. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a structured approach to advancing environmental outcomes.
Charity Advent Calendar
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An annual donor-driven advent calendar that distributes contributions across 24 vetted charitable projects in healthcare, nutrition, environment, education, and infrastructure. Donors contribute a minimum of $24 in December, with daily reveals directing funds to local and global organizations.
FG1: Fencing
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This grant funds fencing infrastructure as part of the funder's environmental management programmes, likely supporting habitat protection, land management, or biodiversity conservation. Eligibility and specific requirements vary; applicants should consult the funder's detailed guidance.
BN16: Repair stone walls
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This grant funds the repair and restoration of stone walls, a land management practice that supports landscape conservation and biodiversity. It is available to eligible landowners and land managers through the funder's agri-environment scheme.
Stone wall restoration
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This grant funds the restoration and repair of stone walls, likely in rural or heritage landscapes in England. It is administered by the funder and targets landowners or land managers eligible under their environmental stewardship or agri-environment schemes.
BN1: Stone-faced bank repair
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This grant funds the repair and maintenance of stone-faced banks, likely riverbanks or agricultural field boundaries, as part of the funder's environmental stewardship scheme. Eligible landowners and managers can apply for financial support to undertake qualified stone bank repair work.
AC3: Install and maintain signage
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This grant funds the installation and maintenance of signage as part of the funder's environmental management activities. It is likely available to organizations managing land or natural sites in England that need to install interpretive, directional, or conservation-related signage.
Biodiversity Diagnosis
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The funder offers a diagnostic service or assessment program related to biodiversity for French enterprises. The grant supports innovation and enterprise development, likely through subsidized consulting or evaluation services rather than direct project funding.
Other European Programmes
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This document describes three major European funding programmes (Horizon Europe, LIFE, and INTERREG EUROPE) that support research, innovation, environmental protection, and energy transition across EU member states. It is an informational overview of available European funding mechanisms rather than a specific callable opportunity.
WB3: Large wildlife box
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This grant funds the installation of large wildlife boxes as part of the funder's environmental stewardship scheme. Eligible landowners and land managers can apply for financial support to install these structures to support wildlife habitat.
WB2: Medium wildlife box
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This grant funds the installation or provision of medium-sized wildlife boxes as part of the funder's wildlife support scheme. It is open to landowners, farmers, and environmental stewards seeking to enhance biodiversity on their land through this specific habitat enhancement item.
WB1: Small Wildlife Box
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This grant funds the installation of small wildlife boxes as part of the funder's environmental stewardship scheme. Eligible applicants can receive support for implementing wildlife box items to enhance biodiversity on their land.
TE11: Tree surgery
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This grant funds tree surgery work as part of the funder's environmental stewardship scheme. It is available to eligible landowners and managers undertaking approved tree maintenance and arboricultural work.
Animal Protection, Environment, and Human Rights
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Lush Charity Pot provides grants up to US$15,000 to small grassroots organizations for projects in animal protection, environment, and human rights, with a focus on awareness-raising, activism, education, and campaigning. Eligible applicants submit an online form and must align with Lush's preference for behavior and opinion change initiatives.
Development Projects in Arab Countries
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AFESD finances development projects across Arab League member states, including feasibility studies, seminars, and infrastructure projects in agriculture, water, environment, and related sectors. Eligible applicants include governments, NGOs, and civil society organizations, with grant sizes ranging from under $20K to over $10M.
Early-career Wildlife Researcher Travel Grants
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Travel grants of USD 700 for early-career raptor researchers (within 3 years of graduation) to present papers or posters at the funder annual meeting. Awards prioritize applicants with greatest financial need.
Major foundation grant
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The funder provides grants to organizations advancing its strategic mission across multiple programmes including housing, environment, human rights, and women's empowerment. Each programme has distinct funding criteria, geographic scope, and requirements managed by dedicated staff with field expertise.