Forestry and Reforestation grants
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Funding for afforestation, reforestation, avoided deforestation and forest-carbon projects. The money comes from the World Bank (PROGREEN), bilateral climate finance, the UK and EU, and large nature-focused foundations and corporate buyers. Listed below are the open forestry and reforestation 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 forestry and reforestation grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 641 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 forestry and reforestation work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing forestry and reforestation grants here include DOI-FWS, European Commission, Velux Foundation, 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, EUROPE, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus. 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.
17 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.
FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program - Funding Opportunity Announcement
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The Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program provides federal cost-sharing awards to State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies to design and implement proactive conservation programs benefiting wildlife and habitats. Projects must target species of greatest conservation need or their habitats as identified in State Wildlife Action Plans, with emphasis on landscape-scale, cross-jurisdictional conservation efforts.
Support for Nature & Biodiversity Projects
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The funder's LIFE Programme provides EU action grants for environment and climate projects, including demonstration, best practices, coordination, capacity building, and governance initiatives focused on sustainable energy, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations across EU member states and associated countries working on nature protection, habitat restoration, and biodiversity loss reversal.
Forestry grants
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The funder funds solution-oriented research and science-practice projects addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable forest management. Eligible applicants include research teams and practitioner partnerships that generate novel knowledge or transfer evidence-based findings to advance climate adaptation and biodiversity recovery in forestry.
Nature and Biodiversity
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE initiative supporting nature conservation and biodiversity protection projects through Standard Action Projects (SAP). Eligible applicants can submit proposals for habitat restoration, species protection, ecological monitoring, and biodiversity-focused interventions across participating EU member states and associated countries.
Nature Governance and Information
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE initiative supporting nature governance and biodiversity conservation projects. It funds Standard Action Projects (SAP) that advance environmental protection, habitat restoration, and nature-based solutions across eligible EU and associated countries.
LIFE Operating Grants
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LIFE Operating Grants fund NGOs and framework partnerships to implement environmental and nature conservation projects across the EU. The programme supports operational costs for organizations working on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and environmental protection.
Bio-based chemicals and/or materials from woody residues
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development and deployment of bio-based chemicals and materials derived from woody residues, targeting industrial-scale conversion technologies and supply-chain integration. Eligible applicants include research institutions, SMEs, large companies, and consortia working on sustainable biomass valorization, circular bioeconomy, and forest-based circular economy.
Nature and Biodiversity
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The LIFE programme funds nature conservation and biodiversity protection projects across Europe, supporting habitat restoration, species protection, and ecological management initiatives. It is open to public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and other organizations working on environmental conservation.
Full ADOPT Grant: Round 9
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This grant funds on-farm trial and demonstration projects for farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England to test and adopt new agricultural solutions and innovations. Eligible businesses can access up to £5 million in total funding to improve sector-wide adoption of new ideas.
FY26 Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Grant - Bureau wide
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This grant funds plant conservation, restoration, and management projects on Bureau of Land Management lands across the United States. It is open to organizations and entities capable of executing ecological restoration work on federal public lands.
Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
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UK-registered businesses can apply for up to £20 million in R&D funding to develop automation and robotics solutions for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. This is a competitive grant round from the funder's Farming Futures R&D fund.
Creating New Protected Areas
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The funder funds nonprofit and NGO partnerships to create new protected areas or expand existing ones for Critically Endangered and Endangered species in tropical regions. Applicants can propose either land purchase or protected area designation projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Support for Commodity Development
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The funder provides financial and technical support for sustainable commodity development projects, with a focus on forest resource conservation and sustainable use in the Congo Basin region. Eligible applicants include for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, social enterprises, and institutions working on commodity projects in Cameroon, CAR, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of Congo.
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
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This funder grant funds community forestry projects that convert wood waste from pruning, removals, and storm events into marketable products (lumber, furniture, biochar, etc.), strengthening local economies and reducing disposal costs. Eligible applicants are communities and organizations with existing forestry plans, industry partnerships, and demonstrated economic, environmental, or workforce benefits.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
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This USDA Forest Service grant funds the conservation and management of community forests and open spaces to provide ecosystem services, recreation, and community benefits. It is open to nonprofits, local authorities, tribes, and other eligible entities working on forest and land conservation projects.
Research Grants 2026
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This grant funds academic and scientific research on nature conservation in developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region, with a maximum of ¥1 million over two years. It targets early-career researchers who are nationals of Asia-Pacific countries conducting research in their home countries.
Grants from a Middle Eastern conservation foundation
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The funder provides targeted grants for conservation initiatives focused on critically endangered, endangered, and data-deficient species across all taxa globally. Eligible applicants can pursue plant, animal, and fungi conservation projects without geographic or taxonomic restrictions.
FY26 Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
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The FY26 BLM Youth Conservation Corps program funds qualified youth corps organizations to implement natural and cultural resource projects on U.S. public lands, engaging individuals aged 16-30 (and veterans up to 35) in hands-on conservation work. Projects include trail building, habitat restoration, invasive species control, wildfire risk reduction, and archaeological preservation.
Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative
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This grant funds Indigenous-led biodiversity conservation and natural resource management across Guatemala, Panama, Tanzania, and Nepal, with activities including capacity-building, policy integration, and the design of direct financing mechanisms for Indigenous peoples. It supports implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and prioritizes Indigenous women, girls, and knowledge systems in conservation.
Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
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The Highlands Conservation Act Program provides competitive grants to state, county, and municipal entities in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to acquire land or conservation interests for protecting high-value natural resources. Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of eligible land conservation project costs, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $3,850,000.
Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
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The Highlands Conservation Act Base Funding Round provides grants to state agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land acquisition and conservation projects that protect high-value natural resources. Eligible applicants are state entities that can cover 50% of project costs, with funding supporting willing-seller land purchases in the Highlands Region.
Requests for International Assistance
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The funder grants support protection and management of World Cultural and Natural Heritage sites through technical cooperation, training, research, and emergency assistance. Eligible applicants are State Party National Commissions for UNESCO, Permanent Delegations, or appropriate governmental departments.
Environment Fund: Tropical Rainforests
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The funder's Environment Fund supports projects that manage and conserve tropical rainforests, offering grants of £50,000–£100,000 for up to three years. Eligible applicants include UK charities partnering with local organizations in the developing world, and non-UK organizations with suitable UK references.
European partnership: Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future
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ForestPathways funds research, knowledge-building, and solutions to enhance forest resilience and support sustainable forest-based economies across Europe. The grant targets academic institutions, research organizations, and consortia developing evidence-based approaches to forest management, biodiversity, and climate adaptation.
Forest Joint Call 2026
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This is a European research and innovation call supporting the transition to sustainable forest management and circular timber-based bioeconomy across four thematic areas: climate-resilient forests, adaptive management, wood products, and value chains. It funds research institutions, universities, and consortia across 28 countries with over EUR 40 million in total funding.
Community Tree Planting Programme
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This grant funds community-led tree planting and reforestation initiatives within the Wakefield District. It supports local organizations and community groups to deliver environmental and social benefits through woodland creation and habitat restoration.
NaturAfrica Project to Support Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development at Chinko and Eastern Central African Republic
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This grant funds biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management in the Chinko Conservation Area and Eastern Central African Republic through a landscape-based approach. It supports ecological integrity, participatory governance, climate resilience, and land-use planning that balances natural habitat protection with community livelihood needs.
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Core Contribution 2025-2026
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This grant provides core funding to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for 2025-2026 to support global efforts combating desertification and land degradation. It is a multi-year institutional contribution from the UK FCDO to an international UN body working on land restoration and drought resilience.
Zanzibar Women Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt)
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This grant funds climate adaptation and nature-based solutions in Zanzibar, focusing on mangrove restoration, climate-smart agroforestry, and sustainable land/water management to build community resilience. It prioritizes women's leadership and marginalized groups through capacity building, training, and strengthened climate information systems.
Implementing Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) Site Conservation and Preventing Global Extinctions
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This grant funds conservation and management activities at Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites—globally significant biodiversity hotspots threatened with species extinctions. Eligible applicants include conservation nonprofits, research institutions, and local authorities working to protect these critical ecosystems and prevent irreversible species loss.
Support Programme for the Valorization of Non-Timber Forest Products in Burkina Faso
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This grant supports the development and commercialization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Burkina Faso to improve food security and income generation for vulnerable populations. The final phase consolidates prior achievements while expanding to new regions, with particular focus on internally displaced persons, women, and youth affected by security crises.
Project Grants
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The funder provides grants to protect and restore native forest ecosystems globally, targeting projects of at least 500 contiguous hectares threatened by commodity production. Eligible applicants include NGOs, community organizations, indigenous groups, research institutions, and private forest managers.
Capacity building in forest restoration: integrated biodiversity and climate protection in the Mata Atlântica (REPLÂNTICA)
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This grant funds capacity-building and training programmes to restore degraded forests in Brazil's Mata Atlântica biodiversity hotspot, integrating climate protection and ecosystem service recovery. It targets diverse stakeholders—landowners, public officials, influencers, and communities—to learn restoration practices and link outcomes to global sustainability targets.
Enhancing climate resilience in Makamba & Mpox response (new Province of Burunga)
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The funder is funding climate resilience and adaptation projects in Burundi's Makamba region and new Province of Burunga, targeting vulnerable rural communities affected by droughts, floods, and climate shocks. The grant supports community-led adaptation activities in agriculture, forest protection, disaster risk reduction, and access to climate information systems.
Conservation of Forests in the Maya Biosphere Reserve
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This grant funds strengthening community forest management in Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve through digital traceability systems and productive innovation, improving legal market access and sustainable forest governance. It targets indigenous and community forest operators seeking to increase productivity, energy efficiency, and international market positioning while maintaining conservation outcomes.
Species Conservation Grants
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The funder provides grants to support on-the-ground conservation projects for threatened species globally, including plants, animals, and fungi. The fund is open to individual conservationists and organizations of all sizes working on field-based species protection initiatives.
Strategic Nature Projects
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The LIFE programme funds strategic nature conservation and biodiversity protection projects across Europe, supporting habitat restoration, species protection, and ecosystem management. It is open to public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and other organizations working on nature-based solutions and environmental protection.
Integrated Management of Protected Areas in the Arid Regions of Mauritania (IMPADRA)
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This grant funds the creation and sustainable management of a new protected area in Mauritania's arid Adrar region to conserve key species and enhance biodiversity. It is open to organizations capable of implementing integrated conservation and protected-area management in an arid ecosystem.
Agroforestry for soil health at landscape level
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds landscape-level agroforestry projects that improve soil health and implement the EU's Soil Deal for Europe Mission. It supports multi-actor consortia combining agriculture, forestry, and soil science to demonstrate sustainable land management practices at scale.
Support Programme for the Preservation of Forest Ecosystems in West Africa (PAPFor)
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This EUR 17.1M European Commission grant supports forest ecosystem preservation, biodiversity protection, and climate change mitigation across West Africa through 2027. It funds environmental conservation, natural resource management, and site preservation initiatives aligned with the EU's 11th European Development Fund priorities.
AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability
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This Horizon Europe grant funds the development of AI-powered decision-support systems to help farmers and foresters optimize productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability outcomes. It targets consortia combining agricultural/forestry expertise with AI and digital innovation to deliver practical advisory tools.
Biodiversity for Ecosystem and Community Resilience
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This grant funds biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management in Oromia and South West Ethiopia, with explicit focus on mainstreaming conservation into local development, improving livelihoods for forest-dependent communities, and building government and community capacity. It targets women, youth, and marginalized groups dependent on forest ecosystems.
Kabobo-Luama Protected Area Landscape Management
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This grant funds strengthening management and conservation efforts in the Kabobo-Luama protected area landscape to protect endangered species and enhance global biodiversity. It targets conservation organizations, government agencies, and local partners working on habitat protection and sustainable development in the region.
Community Tourism and Conservation in Mexico's Mayan Jungle
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This grant funds community-based tourism and conservation initiatives in Mexico's Maya Rainforest (Quintana Roo) that integrate citizen science, local governance, and sustainable livelihoods to protect forest ecosystems. It targets local communities and organizations working to generate income while improving natural resource management through participatory environmental monitoring.
Protection and sustainable use of forest ecosystems and biodiversity
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BMZ grant supporting forest protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management in Laos through multi-stakeholder governance, FLEGT-VPA implementation, and environmental education. Eligible applicants include government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and consortia working on forest conservation and sustainable resource management in Laos and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Catalyzing Financing and Capacity for the Biodiversity Economy around Protected Areas
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This GEF grant funds South Africa's capacity to combat illegal wildlife trade and grow the biodiversity economy around protected areas through two pillars: anti-poaching and enforcement (Pillar 1) and financial mobilization for community benefits in three target PA landscapes (Pillar 2). Eligible applicants are South African government agencies, research institutes, and national parks executing the project.
Jamaica Mangroves Plus: Protection and Sustainable Management of Jamaica's Mangrove Ecosystems and Biodiversity
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This grant funds implementation of Jamaica's National Mangrove Management Plan to protect and sustainably manage mangrove ecosystems while advancing biodiversity conservation. It targets government agencies, environmental organizations, and local stakeholders working on coastal habitat restoration and ecosystem management in Jamaica.
Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration
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This Horizon Europe grant funds technical innovation to protect ecosystems and scale up restoration efforts, supporting projects that develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies for biodiversity conservation and habitat rehabilitation. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, SMEs, large companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.