[July 2026]
Protect nature and preserve biodiversity with funding that drives lasting impact. Explore 35+ funding opportunities supporting conservation and biodiversity projects focused on ecosystem restoration, habitat protection, species conservation, and innovative solutions that safeguard the planet’s natural heritage.
Applications Open for Amphibian Conservation Fund
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Amphibian Conservation Fund provides grants of up to €5,000 to support projects that conserve threatened amphibian species worldwide. The programme funds research, habitat restoration, conservation breeding, education, capacity building, and other initiatives that deliver measurable conservation outcomes for species at risk…[more]
Nominations Open: Future for Nature Awards 2027
Deadline: 23-August-2026
The Future for Nature Awards 2027 is an international conservation award recognizing young individuals who have made significant, measurable impacts in protecting wild species. It awards €50,000 to each winner and highlights leadership, innovation, and long-term commitment to biodiversity conservation…[more]
Apply for World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program
Deadline: 02-August-2026
The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program selects 20–25 young leaders worldwide who are actively involved in conservation to support ocean and climate action…[more]
Call for Proposals: Turtle Conservation Fund Program
Deadline: 01-December-2026
The Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) provides grants to support conservation and research projects that protect highly threatened tortoises and freshwater turtles around the world…[more]
Nominations open for Earth Partner Prize 2026
Deadline: 07-October-2026
The Earth Partner Prize 2026 invites young artists and creatives worldwide to submit original work responding to the ecological crisis…[more]
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Funding Program for Ocean Innovation
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Applications are now open for the Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Funding Program, which supports the development and deployment of innovative ocean technologies that advance marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, habitat restoration, and ocean observation…[more]
Funding for Wildlife Research and Conservation Projects
Deadline: 15-August-2026
The Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program is an international funding initiative designed to support wildlife monitoring, ecological research, and conservation science through access to specialized acoustic recording technology and software…[more]
Apply Now: Environmental Grants for Climbing Conservation Projects
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The Environmental Grants program by the Global Climbing Initiative provides grants of up to USD 1,000 to support community-led projects that protect climbing environments and promote sustainable stewardship…[more]
Apply now for Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity Grants
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants support organizations in eligible countries to strengthen institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction…[more]
Large Grants Opportunity for Biodiversity Conservation
Deadline: 18-September-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for Large Grants to support biodiversity conservation projects in eligible countries within the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot…[more]
Call for Letters of Inquiry: Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot Large Grants
Deadline: 18-September-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) offers large grants of US$50,000–US$180,000 to support biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot. The program funds NGOs, universities, community groups, and eligible private entities working in Mediterranean countries to protect ecosystems and strengthen conservation efforts…[more]
2026 Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP)
Deadline: 17-August-2026
The Science Advice Skills Development Program is a six-month mentorship initiative that equips early and mid-career African researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to engage effectively at the science–policy interface…[more]
K4GGWA Innovation Facility Call 5: Tools for Land Preparation and Soil Health
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The K4GGWA Innovation Facility Call 5 supports innovations that address land degradation across the Great Green Wall region in Africa, including the Sahel and Horn of Africa…[more]
CARN/Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program supports graduate students and early-career African scientists conducting innovative research to conserve threatened African pangolin species. Grants of up to USD 10,000 are available for eligible field-based conservation research projects across Africa…[more]
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund Small Conservation Grant Programme
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund is a conservation-focused grant program that supports early-career researchers working to protect endangered mammals in Sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
“Nomadic Culture of Central Asia: Preserving Traditions and Biodiversity”
Deadline: 09-August-2026
The UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty is inviting photographers worldwide to participate in the international photo contest “Nomadic Cultures of Central Asia: Safeguarding Pastoralism Traditions and Biodiversity.”…[more]
RFPs: NEF Research Grant Programme for Biodiversity
Deadline: 14-October-2026
The NEF Research Grant Programme is inviting applications from researchers and doctoral students conducting scientific research on biodiversity, ecosystems, wildlife, and nature conservation in developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region…[more]
NEF Publication Programme for Nature Conservation
Deadline: 14-October-2026
The NEF Publication Programme is accepting applications to support scientific books based on researchers’ own work that contribute to nature conservation knowledge across developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region…[more]
Submit Applications for TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund provides funding of up to €50,000 annually to support the professional conservation and restoration of significant artworks held by public museums…[more]
Call for Proposals: Mangroves and Blue Carbon Conservation Grant
Deadline: 16-October-2026
The Blue Action Fund has launched a competitive funding call to support mangrove ecosystem conservation, restoration, and blue carbon development in Asia…[more]
Call for Postgraduate Project Proposals on Offshore Renewable Energy and Environment
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The MARÉIRE project by the Irish Environmental Network offers research grants for postgraduate students studying the environmental impacts of offshore renewable energy. The funding supports master’s and PhD-level research on topics such as offshore wind, tidal and wave energy, marine biodiversity, ecosystems, and sustainability impacts…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-August-2026
The 2026 Small Grants Programme of the Department of Cooperation and Cultural Action (SCAC) at the Embassy of France supports civil society organizations implementing innovative projects across the Eastern Caribbean, Barbados, and OECS region. Grants ranging from €1,000 to €4,600 are available for projects in ocean conservation, youth, culture, sports, sustainable agriculture, Francophonie, and women’s empowerment…[more]
CFPs: Deep-Sea Ecosystem Knowledge for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Action
Deadline: 17-September-2026
The European Commission is seeking proposals to strengthen scientific understanding and conservation of deep-sea ecosystems through advanced biodiversity monitoring, habitat mapping, and ecosystem assessment technologies…[more]
LIFE Programme: Biodiversity and Circular Economy Projects
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The European Commission’s LIFE Programme funding call supports targeted projects that advance environmental, biodiversity, and circular economy policies across Europe…[more]
Applications open for Strategic Nature and Biodiversity Projects
Deadline: 03-September-2026
LIFE Strategic Nature Projects (SNP) fund large-scale, coordinated initiatives that implement EU biodiversity and nature policies across national and regional levels…[more]
CFAs: Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Funding Programme
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The European Commission’s LIFE Nature and Biodiversity Standard Action Projects (SAP) fund large-scale conservation and restoration initiatives across Europe…[more]
CFAs: Sustainable Management of Caribbean OCTs’ Natural Capital
Deadline: 28-Aug-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience, food security, and ecosystem protection in Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). The programme supports large-scale actions that improve food systems, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience to climate change and external shocks…[more]
Open Call: Nature and Biodiversity Community Grant Scheme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Nature and Biodiversity Community Grant Scheme 2026 supports projects that protect and enhance biodiversity, improve habitats, strengthen ecosystems, and increase community engagement with nature across Herefordshire…[more]
Nominations Open for Syed Asad Ali Conservation Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 20-July-2026
The WWF-Pakistan Syed Asad Ali Conservation Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to nature conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable environmental management in Pakistan…[more]
CEPF Biodiversity Assessment Grant Opportunity (Ecuador)
Deadline: 27-July-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting Letters of Inquiry from eligible civil society organisations to support the final assessment of biodiversity conservation efforts in the Ecuadorian portion of the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot…[more]
Apply now for Environmental Partnerships Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Environmental Partnerships Fund supports partnerships between Christchurch City Council and community organisations to deliver environmental projects on publicly accessible land and waterways across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, New Zealand…[more]
Apply Now: Community Sustainability Grants 2026/27 (Australia)
Deadline: 03-August-2026
The Community Sustainability Grants 2026/27 provide funding to support community-led environmental projects that promote sustainability, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable living across Indigo Shire…[more]
Apply now for Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant (UK)
Deadline: September 18, 2026
The Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant offers to support projects that improve water management in lowland peat soils to encourage sustainable land use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…[more]
Request for Applications: Protecting Our Places Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Protecting Our Places Program provides grants of AUD 150,000 to AUD 250,000 to support Aboriginal communities in New South Wales in protecting, restoring, and managing culturally significant lands and waterways. The program promotes Aboriginal leadership, cultural heritage protection, environmental conservation, and Healthy Country through community-led projects…[more]
Call for Anglian Water’s Thriving Communities Fund (UK)
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Anglian Water Thriving Communities Fund provides grants ranging from £5,000 to £100,000 to support projects that improve and protect the natural water environment across the Anglian Water region. The fund is open to non-profit organisations delivering physical environmental improvements such as habitat restoration, wetland creation, biodiversity enhancement, water quality improvement, and sustainable drainage solutions…[more]
ScottishPower Foundation’s Annual Grants Fund 2027 (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The ScottishPower Foundation Annual Grants Fund 2027 provides grants of £50,000 to £100,000 to UK-registered charities delivering projects that generate lasting social and environmental impact. Funding is available across five strategic themes—Education, Training and Research; Biodiversity and Environment; Art and Culture; Social Action; and New Technologies—with all projects required to contribute to at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Environmental, Social and Cultural Projects (Switzerland)
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The Binding Foundation provides financial and long-term operational support for projects in environmental conservation, social development, and culture across Switzerland…[more]
Call for Applications: Local Environmental Action Fund (Ireland)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) provides grants ranging from €1,000 to €25,000 to support community-led environmental projects in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland. Delivered through a partnership between IPB Insurance and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the fund supports projects focused on environmental enhancement, biodiversity, and climate action…[more]
CFPs: Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 03-August-2026
The Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund supports conservation projects and land acquisition initiatives that protect Saskatchewan’s native flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems…[more]
