[September 2025]
Securing funding is often one of the biggest challenges for biodiversity conservation efforts. Whether you’re restoring ecosystems, protecting endangered species or conducting critical research, financial support is essential to turn ideas into impact. In this listing, we’ve compiled 30+ of the most relevant biodiversity funding opportunities available in 2025.
Submissions open for Pure Ocean Challenge
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the Pure Ocean Challenge to support innovative applied research projects worldwide, contributing to the protection of fragile marine ecosystems and biodiversity…[more]
Apply for the Yves Rocher Terre de Femmes Foundation Prize
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The Yves Rocher Foundation’s Prix Terre de Femmes celebrates and empowers women whose actions make a real difference for the environment…[more]
Apply Now: AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) in Iceland is offering two fully funded fellowships for 2026 to African biosphere reserve professionals engaged in restoration activities…[more]
Nominations open for VI International Zendal Awards (6th Edition)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025
Entries are now open for the International Zendal Awards, which aim to promote, recognize, and reward global research and knowledge in the field of biotechnology…[more]
Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Oct-25
The International Association of Horticultural Producers is calling for entries for the World Green City Awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus…[more]
Call for Proposals: The Common Fund for Commodities
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025
Submission are now open for the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) to support transformative, high-impact projects that not only increase smallholder incomes but also contribute to the regeneration of ecosystems…[more]
EC launches Nature Governance and Information Programme 2025
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025
The European Commission (EC) has launched the Nature Governance and Information Programme…[more]
CFPs: Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities for the Green Transition in Urban Spaces
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities (PLP) for the green transition in Urban spaces…[more]
CFPs: Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature and Biodiversity and Circular Economy and Quality of Life
Deadline: 23-Sep-25
The European Commission is seeking applications for its projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature and Biodiversity and Circular Economy and Quality of Life…[more]
Technical Assistance – Replication Projects: Nature and Biodiversity and Circular Economy and Quality of Life
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025
Applications are now open for the Technical Assistance – Replication Projects: Nature and Biodiversity and Circular Economy and Quality of Life to facilitate and enable the upscaling or replication of results achieved by projects funded under the LIFE programme or, funded under another EU programme…[more]
Environment and Climate Action’s Nature and Biodiversity Programme 2025
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025
Applications are now open for the Environment and Climate Action’s Nature and Biodiversity Programme…[more]
Grants for empowering Civil Society Organizations in Mauritius and Seychelles
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals titled “Empowering Civil Society Organizations in the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles to Address Drug Abuse, Violence (against children and women) and Coastal Erosion and Biodiversity Loss.”…[more]
NEF Commemorative Grant Fund Young Scientists Programme
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation is inviting applications for its NEF Commemorative Grant Fund Young Scientists Programme to help young scientists in the Asia-Pacific developing countries grow up as world-class scientists in the fields of conservation of wildlife and ecosystem in the region…[more]
Call for Projects: DIMFE Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) funds projects that take a holistic approach to freshwater conservation. Projects must consider not only ecological goals but also community and cultural aspects, such as socio-economic benefits for local populations, the promotion of environmentally sustainable cultural practices, and respect for ethnicity and gender…[more]
Request for Applications: Biodiversity Sub-programme
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025
The Biodiversity sub-programme, part of the Nordic Nature Programme, funds cooperative Nordic projects that aim to stop biodiversity loss. It encourages collaboration across countries to develop shared solutions and approaches…[more]
Call for Proposals: Space for Sustainability in Sport and Mass Events
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025
The European Space Agency invites feasibility studies and demonstration projects that leverage satellite technology to enhance the sustainability of sports and mass events…[more]
Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-26
The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic…[more]
Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25
The European Commission is requesting proposals for its project titled “Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)”…[more]
Apply for NEF Research Grant Program
Deadline: 14 October 2025
The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation is seeking applications for its Research Grant Program to support academic and scientific research aimed at understanding nature, ecosystems, and biodiversity and contributing to conservation actions based on scientific data in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region…[more]
CRP Applications for Fellowships Program
Deadline: 10 September 2025
Applications are now invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the Co-operative Research Programme from 6 to 26 weeks…[more]
Request for Proposals: Valorisation of Untapped Forest Biomass
Deadline: 18 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Valorisation of Untapped Forest Biomass topic…[more]
Apply for SG Eco Fund – Sprout Category (Singapore)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The SG Eco Fund, launched by Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, offers a powerful opportunity for communities to co-create sustainability solutions that make a real environmental impact…[more]
CEPF Grants to Conserve the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot (Ecuador)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), together with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) and the International Foundation for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Latin America (FFLA) as the Regional Implementation Team, has launched a call for Letters of Intent (LOI) to engage civil society organizations in the conservation of the Ecuadorian portion of the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot…[more]
Protected Area Public Awareness Grant Program (Mongolia)
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025
The Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation has announced a grant program aimed at increasing public knowledge and understanding of protected areas across Mongolia…[more]
Apply Now: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme – Micronesia
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) in FSM is inviting community organizations and NGOs to submit project concept papers for their grant funding…[more]
Large Grant Funding for Environmental Projects (Bhutan)
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) is inviting proposals for its FY 2025–2026 Large Grant Funding Window to support impactful environmental conservation initiatives in Bhutan…[more]
Grants Open for Grassroots Nature Regeneration Projects in the Ionian Region (Greece)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Ionian Environment Foundation (IEF) has announced a new call for proposals aimed at supporting local conservation initiatives in the Ionian Region that protect natural ecosystems and promote sustainable development…[more]
Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation Funding Program 2025 – Switzerland
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation is now accepting grant applications for projects in the areas of environment, social work, and culture. The foundation offers financial support for initiatives that align with their mission in specific fields of action…[more]
Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns in Austria
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025
The Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns to enter into a partnership with the Climate and Energy Fund – a public-public cooperation (ÖÖK) – to accelerate the implementation of common climate, energy, and environmental goals…[more]
ADAPT4R Project for Resilience in Odisha and Tamil Nadu (India)
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting a comprehensive initiative in India that focuses on strengthening livelihoods, food security, nutrition, and social well-being while also addressing gender equality, youth leadership, and environmental sustainability…[more]
Energia Meenadreen Community Fund in Ireland
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Energia Meenadreen Community Benefit Fund is an opportunity for community, voluntary, and not-for-profit groups located near the Meenadreen windfarm to secure support for their local projects…[more]
Submissions open for Vienna Planet Fund (Austria)
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Do you want to help make the city climate-neutral? Do you have a business idea to reduce greenhouse gases, and are you eager to bring it to life in Vienna? Are you working on a development proposal for more efficient use of resources and energy, or are you planning to implement environmentally friendly machines in the future? Are you planning to launch a circular product, or are you looking to conserve biodiversity? If yes, then this call is for you!…[more]
Open Call: Community Grant Funding Program (UK)
Deadline: 02-Oct-2025
The Community Grant Funding programme provides vital support for projects that enhance community buildings and outdoor spaces, with a vision of creating healthy environments where people can thrive…[more]
Auckland Council announces Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025
The Auckland Council is now inviting applications for the Waitākere Ranges Local Grant Programme…[more]
City of Clarence Environment and Biodiversity Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025
The City of Clarence is inviting applications for its Environment and Biodiversity Grants. These grants are aimed at supporting local communities and volunteer groups in sustainably managing and enhancing the natural environment…[more]
