Forestry and Reforestation grants — page 3
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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 — 644 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 Silverstrand Capital, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Finance In Motion, 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, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA, LATAM, AFRICA, GLOBAL-SOUTH. 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.
Core Investment Strategy – Biodiversity & Nature
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The funder invests in nature-positive businesses across natural capital measurement, habitat protection, sustainable materials, regenerative agriculture, reforestation, and marine restoration. The fund targets early-stage companies (pre-seed to seed and beyond) that are too risky or early for traditional venture capital.
Sustain Our Great Lakes 2026
••••• Foundation
This grant supports habitat restoration and species conservation projects across the Great Lakes region, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals to advance freshwater ecosystem health and wildlife protection.
Arbaro Fund: Equity and debt fund investing in sustainable commercial forestry in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
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Arbaro Fund is an equity and debt investment vehicle targeting sustainable commercial forestry enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, with co-benefits for carbon sequestration, smallholder livelihoods, and forest management. The fund is open to forestry businesses and projects that combine commercial viability with environmental and social impact.
Eco Business Fund
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Eco Business Fund provides loans to agribusinesses, forestry, and sustainable tourism enterprises in Latin America and Africa, with explicit focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and carbon footprint monitoring. Eligible applicants are established or growth-stage businesses demonstrating environmental impact.
Community Grants
••••• Foundation
This is a grant programme from Partnership Foundation supporting communities and organisations across the Czech Republic to implement environmental and landscape conservation projects, including nature care and climate adaptation initiatives. Eligible applicants are community groups and organisations working on environmental protection and ecological restoration.
Agribusiness & Forestry
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IFC provides financing and advisory services to agribusiness and forestry companies operating in emerging markets to improve food security and sustainable land use. The grant targets established and growth-stage companies in these sectors, not early-stage startups.
Our Services: Providing constituent engagement, planning and assessment, implementation support, and monitoring and…
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The funder offers technical services—constituent engagement, planning, implementation support, and monitoring—to support landscape-scale conservation efforts. This is a service-delivery programme for organizations undertaking biodiversity and land-use planning work at scale.
GEF Small Grants Program
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This grant supports community-level biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives through a partnership between the funder and the Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Program. It targets grassroots organizations and communities working on ecosystem protection and climate-related conservation.
Land & Biodiversity
••••• Fund
This grant funds land protection and habitat conservation projects that preserve ecosystems and natural resources. It is designed for organizations working on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and natural resource stewardship.
Transboundary Rockies Conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant supports conservation and habitat protection in the Transboundary Rockies region of North America, targeting terrestrial landscapes that sustain wide-ranging biodiversity. Eligible applicants are likely nonprofits, research institutions, and conservation organizations working on land conservation and wildlife protection.
Latin America & The Caribbean Conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds on-the-ground conservation projects protecting wildlife and ecosystems in globally significant landscapes across Latin America and the Caribbean. It targets nonprofit and conservation organizations working directly on habitat protection and biodiversity preservation in the region.
Madagascar Conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds on-the-ground conservation projects that protect wildlife and wildlands in Madagascar's globally significant ecosystems. It targets nonprofit and conservation organizations working to address threats to biodiversity and natural habitats.
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds on-the-ground wildlife and habitat conservation projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, with emphasis on collaboration with local communities in globally significant ecosystems. Eligible applicants are organizations working to protect biodiversity and natural landscapes through direct conservation action.
Asia Conservation
••••• Foundation
This grant funds on-the-ground conservation projects in Asia's globally significant wildlife landscapes, with emphasis on terrestrial biodiversity protection and integrated solutions benefiting both ecosystems and local communities. Eligible applicants are conservation organizations and partners working in priority Asian regions.
Environmental Sustainability Initiative
••••• Foundation
This grant funds eco-friendly initiatives with a focus on reforestation and tree-planting programmes aligned with UNEP FI commitments to environmental sustainability and sustainable development. It targets organizations working on environmental conservation and climate mitigation through nature-based solutions.
Forestlands Strategy
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The funder invests in forestland real assets to develop regenerative forestry systems that generate carbon capture, biodiversity benefits, and financial returns. The fund targets forestry operators, land managers, and conservation-focused enterprises seeking capital for forest acquisition and management.
Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)
••••• Programme
This grant supports community-based sustainable forest management projects that increase forest resources, mitigate climate change, and develop non-timber forest products. It is administered by the funder and targets grassroots and community organizations working on forest conservation and sustainable use.
Beekeeping to Enhance Ecosystem Restoration & Livelihoods in Lamu Archipelago's Mangrove Communities
••••• Foundation
This grant funds beekeeping projects that restore mangrove ecosystems while generating income for communities in the Lamu Archipelago, Kenya. It targets local organizations and community groups working at the intersection of conservation and livelihood improvement.
HiMa Pate: A conservation programme on Pate Island focused on community-based natural resource management and ecosystem protection
••••• Foundation
A conservation programme on Pate Island that supports community-based natural resource management and ecosystem protection, combining marine and terrestrial conservation. The grant funds organizations and community groups working on biodiversity protection and land regeneration in coastal Kenya.
Contributing Towards Sustainable Ecosystem in Lake Kenyatta
••••• Foundation
This grant funds sustainable ecosystem management and conservation initiatives in and around Lake Kenyatta in Lamu County, Kenya, with a focus on land regeneration and marine conservation. It supports organizations working to protect and restore the lake's ecological health and surrounding environment.
Kijitoni Dump Site REVAMP and Tree Planting
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This grant funds the revitalization of the Kijitoni dump site in Lamu through waste management improvements and tree planting to restore degraded land. It targets environmental organizations and community groups working on solid waste and land restoration in the Lamu region.
'2 Trees 1 Family' Climate Resilience Package
••••• Foundation
This grant distributes trees to families in Lamu County, Kenya to support reforestation and community-based climate adaptation. It targets local households and community groups seeking to build climate resilience through land regeneration.
Beekeeping to Enhance Mangrove Ecosystems and Livelihoods in a Kenyan Coastal Region
••••• Foundation
This grant funds beekeeping initiatives that restore mangrove ecosystems while generating sustainable livelihoods for communities in the Lamu Archipelago, Kenya. It targets projects that integrate apiculture with coastal ecosystem conservation and community economic development.
Environment Pillar
••••• Foundation
The funder's Environment Pillar funds wildlife conservation and climate mitigation efforts, including carbon reduction, sequestration, and reversing fossil fuel impacts globally. Eligible organizations work on conservation and climate change solutions worldwide.
World Heritage Site Project Funding
••••• Foundation
The funder funds preservation and conservation projects at endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites globally, supporting both cultural and natural heritage protection outside Germany. Eligible projects advance the balance and sustainability of the World Heritage List through direct conservation interventions.
Tree-Collateralised Rural Development (TCRD) Credit Programme
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This grant provides risk-based loans of up to $1,250 to farming families in Tanzania, using growing tree stocks as collateral instead of land titles, with integrated coaching and forestry training. It targets rural agricultural households seeking credit access while promoting tree-based livelihoods and forest stewardship.
Forestry Warden Training (Watunza Misitu)
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This grant funds seed financing for training local forestry wardens to register and monitor tree plots used as collateral in village credit schemes. It targets rural communities in Africa seeking to build capacity in forest management and sustainable land-based financing.
Nature and Climate
••••• Foundation
This grant supports initiatives that restore and protect natural ecosystems and address climate-related challenges. It is open to organizations working on nature conservation and climate mitigation or adaptation projects.
Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards (CCBS)
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CCBS is a certification standard for land-use projects that deliver measurable co-benefits in climate mitigation, community development, and biodiversity conservation. Projects can apply for third-party certification to validate and unlock value from their environmental and social outcomes.
Socio-Environmental Innovation
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The funder supports innovative socio-environmental initiatives that generate positive environmental and social impact across Brazilian biomes, combining conservation, biodiversity, and community benefit. The grant targets organizations and projects advancing sustainability innovation in Brazil's key ecosystems.
Uso da Terra (Land Use)
••••• Institute
This grant funds projects that promote bioeconomy development, transform agri-food systems toward sustainability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from land use while aligning conservation with economic and social development. It targets organizations working at the intersection of climate mitigation, agricultural transition, and nature-based solutions.
Global Nature Watch
••••• Institute
Global Nature Watch is a platform providing data, technology, and tools to help organizations and communities manage and protect forest landscapes. The grant funds projects that leverage this platform to advance forest conservation and sustainable landscape management globally.
REDD+ and Other Calls
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The Green Climate Fund is calling for proposals aligned with its priorities, with a specific focus on REDD+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) and other targeted climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives. Eligible applicants include governments, NGOs, research institutions, and private-sector entities working on forest conservation, land-use change, and climate resilience in developing countries.
Scope 3 Decarbonisation
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This grant funds supplier engagement programmes and tools that deliver measurable Scope 3 emissions reductions across value chains, including land and forest-related emissions. It targets organizations seeking to turn supply chain decarbonization into credible, quantifiable progress.
A forestry-focused investment platform within a European asset manager, likely targeting natural capital and carbon sequestration
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WAM Forestry is an investment platform within Wermuth Asset Management targeting forestry projects and natural capital with a focus on carbon sequestration. The platform seeks to deploy capital into forestry-focused ventures and projects that generate environmental and financial returns.
Sumatra Rainforest Conservation
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FZS funds conservation and habitat protection for species-rich rainforests in Indonesia, supporting wildlife monitoring and ecosystem safeguarding for orangutans, tigers, and elephants. Eligible partners strengthen conservation capacity and help prevent deforestation in biodiverse regions.
Long Term Ecological Research Program
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The funder's Long Term Ecological Research Program funds long-term scientific studies on forest ecosystems and ecological processes, supported by the National Science Foundation as part of the U.S. LTER Network. The program is open to research institutions and teams conducting multi-decade forest ecology research.
a Swiss banking foundation
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The Indosuez Foundation funds international NGOs working on environmental conservation (especially forests), economic development, and community empowerment in select countries. Grants support projects with sustainable environmental and social impact in Benin, Cambodia, Madagascar, and Nepal.
Environment / Natural Resource Management
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This grant supports community-led natural resource management initiatives that integrate environmental protection with local livelihoods across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. It targets organizations working in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Arctic on biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource use.
Protecting the Environment and Biodiversity
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This grant funds projects that protect the environment and preserve biodiversity, reflecting the funder's commitment to environmental stewardship. It is open to organizations working on conservation, habitat protection, and ecological preservation initiatives.
Direct Equity and Debt Investments
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The funder provides direct equity and debt financing to commercially viable projects in developing countries that advance sustainable development across forestry, agriculture, energy, financial services, and digital infrastructure. The fund targets projects with proven business models seeking growth capital in emerging markets.
Preserve the Planet
••••• Foundation
This grant supports associative (nonprofit) projects that directly preserve planetary ecosystems and resources—water, air, biodiversity, forests, oceans, soils—plus innovative environmental education initiatives. It is open to nonprofit organizations working on conservation and environmental sustainability.
Conservation Foundation Project Grants
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EOCA Project Grants fund NGOs and conservation projects that protect or restore threatened species, habitats, and ecosystems through hands-on conservation work and nature-reconnection initiatives using rights-based approaches. Projects run up to 24 months and must combine practical conservation action with community engagement.
Nature-based Solutions Fund
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The Fund for Nature deploys capital into nature-based solutions that address climate change and benefit communities in underserved markets, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. It provides financing including private credit and debt for projects generating both environmental and social returns.
Climate Change grants
••••• Foundation
The funder funds climate change mitigation and adaptation programmes that prioritize biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience across Indonesia. The grant targets organizations working on integrated climate-nature solutions in the Indonesian context.
Tree Health Grants
••••• Commission
Grants for tree health measures, including pest and disease management in English trees and woodlands. Eligible applicants can fund interventions that protect and restore forest health and biodiversity.
Kenya Grantmaking
••••• Fund
This grant supports Indigenous Peoples and partner organizations in Kenya working on land rights, biodiversity, and indigenous rights, with regional convenings and collaborations across East and Central Africa. The funder provides flexible grantmaking to advance conservation and indigenous self-determination in these regions.
Land Conservation Grants
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Grants supporting land conservation programs in sub-Saharan Africa, awarded to invited 501(c)(3) organizations and registered non-profits. Funds habitat protection, ecological restoration, and conservation initiatives across the region.