[April 2026]
Explore a curated selection of global funding opportunities dedicated to wildlife conservation and animal protection. This listing features grants, awards, and research calls supporting projects in biodiversity conservation, marine life protection, habitat preservation, and animal welfare. Designed for NGOs, researchers, conservationists, and changemakers, it helps you identify relevant funding, stay ahead of deadlines, and take meaningful action to protect wildlife worldwide.
Nominations open for Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit their funniest wildlife photos and videos…[more]
Wildlife Acoustics Grants for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15-May-2026
Wildlife Acoustics provides Product and Travel Grants to support wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Grants offer up to $12,000 in equipment or $1,000 for conference travel, prioritizing early-career researchers using Wildlife Acoustics products to study bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife…[more]
Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support Program
Deadline: 07-August-2026
The Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Program by the International Elephant Foundation provides grants averaging $15,000 to support global projects focused on elephant conservation, research, and habitat protection…[more]
Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone Grant Program
Deadline: 13-May-2026
The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is inviting applications for its Keystone Grants to support research, conservation, and education projects focused on marine wildlife and habitats worldwide, especially marine chondrichthyan species such as sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, and chimaeras…[more]
Holohil Grant Program Supporting Conservation Research
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Holohil Systems Ltd. Grant Program provides in-kind support (radio transmitters) worth up to CAD $2,500 per project to advance conservation research worldwide…[more]
Sawfish Conservation Society Small Research Grant 2026
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Sawfish Conservation Society (SCS) 2026 Small Research Grant offers $1,500 USD to support research promoting sawfish conservation. Open to students, early-career scientists, civil society members, and small NGOs, the grant encourages proposals that advance education, research, and global awareness about sawfish protection…[more]
RFPs: Strengthening Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic Fund supports community-led projects focused on conserving coastal and riverine ecosystems. It offers grants of up to USD 75,000 along with access to the National Geographic Explorer network and global visibility opportunities. The program prioritizes local leadership, climate resilience, and sustainable ecosystem management…[more]
Seed Grant for Plant-Based Food System Initiatives
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Thrive Seed Grant provides up to $5,000 USD to support grassroots initiatives outside the United States that promote plant-based food systems and alternatives to industrial animal agriculture. It focuses on small-scale, early-stage, and community-driven projects that advance sustainable and ethical food system transformation…[more]
Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Thrive Grant funds non-profit organizations outside the United States that are advancing plant-based food systems and alternatives to industrial animal agriculture. Grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 USD, prioritizing established organizations with proven impact…[more]
AKI’s Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The AKI Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program 2026 provides funding for NGOs in Africa and Latin America/Caribbean to implement short-term, high-impact animal welfare projects…[more]
Apply for Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards Grant
Deadline: 01-July-2026
The Rainforest Trust offers grants starting from $250,000 to support the creation and expansion of protected areas that conserve biodiversity and combat climate change…[more]
Nominations open for Mangrove Photography Awards
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 is a global photography competition that invites photographers to capture the beauty, biodiversity, and environmental importance of mangrove ecosystems. With cash prizes up to $1000, the awards aim to raise awareness about conservation and climate challenges…[more]
IUCN launches European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund
Deadline: 10-Feb-2027
A new call for proposals has been launched to support rapid responses to the introduction of invasive alien species that threaten biodiversity, ecosystem services, and overall environmental wellbeing across the European Union…[more]
Request for Proposals: Snake Conservation Grant Program
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Snake Conservation Grant Program provides USD 2,500 in one-year funding to support individuals working on snake conservation, research, education, and human–snake conflict mitigation in Southeast Asia…[more]
Request for Proposals: Aspire Grant Program
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The Aspire Grant Program provides up to $5,000 in funding to support early-career African researchers working on biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin…[more]
Applications open for Story Grant Program
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Earth Journalism Network offers reporting grants to journalists in Ghana, Mexico, the Philippines, and other coastal countries to cover progress toward the 30×30 marine conservation targets…[more]
RFAs: Sustainable Circular Animal Feed Innovation
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The PRIMA Programme 2026 supports innovative projects that promote circular and sustainable animal feed systems across Mediterranean farming sectors. With a total budget of €10.814 million, the initiative focuses on low-input livestock farming, agroecological practices, and valorisation of agri-food waste, aiming to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and enhance climate resilience…[more]
BARD Food Security Technology Accelerator Program
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The BARD Food Security Technology Accelerator offers a unique opportunity to advance food security innovation by supporting collaborative research and development projects between Israeli and American partners…[more]
Apply for WNE START-UP Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The WNE START-UP Grant Program offers ₹10,000 in seed funding to young individuals and organizations in India to initiate conservation and research projects. It supports biodiversity, environmental science, and community-focused initiatives, with applications open four times a year…[more]
CFPs: Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Resilience (Barbados)
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The Barbados Environmental Sustainability Fund (BESF) Call for Proposals provides structured grant funding (up to $300,000) for projects focused on environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development in Barbados…[more]
Standard Grants Program for Wetlands Conservation (U.S)
Deadline: 07-May-2026
The U.S. Standard Grants Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, funds public-private partnerships to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated upland habitats across the United States…[more]
Open Call: GK Dún Laoghaire Sustainability Fund (Ireland)
Deadline: 29-April-2026
The GK Dún Laoghaire Sustainability Fund supports community-led environmental projects within a two-kilometre radius of Dún Laoghaire Harbour…[more]
Applications open for Community Climate Fund Program (UK)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Community Climate Fund 2026 supports local voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations in delivering projects that reduce carbon emissions and build sustainable, net-zero districts…[more]
John and Maria Laffin Trust Grants Program (USA)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The John and Maria Laffin Trust provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in education, animal welfare, medical research, and human services. Funding supports projects that improve academic excellence, promote animal care, advance innovative medical research, and alleviate human suffering, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000…[more]
Apply for Overseas Livelihoods Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Charles Hayward Foundation provides grants of up to £15,000 to UK-registered charities supporting disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth countries of Africa…[more]