[March 2026]
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, we highlight a curated list of 10+ grant opportunities supporting wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and environmental sustainability. These funding programs aim to empower organizations, researchers, and changemakers working to safeguard our planet’s precious ecosystems and endangered species.
CFAs: Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant Program
Deadline: 08-Mar-2026
The Jamma Conservation and Communities is inviting applications for its Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant, supporting journalists, writers, filmmakers, and multimedia storytellers to produce publishable stories that explore conservation through the lens of people and communities…[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. The program enhances scientific collaboration and professional visibility…[more]
Submit Applications for Conservation Initiatives Grants 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) offers Conservation Initiatives Grants to support global efforts in endangered species and habitat conservation. Grants of up to US $5,000 fund research, education, community engagement, and field programs aimed at enhancing species sustainability, habitat preservation, and biodiversity through multidisciplinary approaches…[more]
Entries open for the “Golden Turtle” International Wildlife Festival
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Golden Turtle International Wildlife Festival is a global ethical wildlife photography competition promoting authenticity, conservation values, and minimal human impact on nature. Open until 31 March 2026, it offers cash prizes, international exhibitions, and global recognition while enforcing strict ethical, technical, and captioning standards…[more]
Request for Applications: Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The NEF Research Grant Programme provides up to 1,000,000 Japanese yen per project to support field-based scientific research on nature conservation, ecosystems, and biodiversity in developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Eligible applicants are individual researchers or full-time doctoral students who are nationals of target countries and conduct research locally. Projects must focus exclusively on conservation-oriented field research and be completed within one to two years…[more]
Submissions open for the Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program provides competitive research funding of up to A$30,000 per year for Australian universities and eligible institutions working in the biological and biophysical sciences. The program prioritizes projects that improve land, water, plant, and animal management while enhancing productivity, conserving biodiversity, and supporting environmental sustainability. Applications for the next funding round close on 13 March 2026, with projects commencing in July 2026…[more]
Accelerating Food Security Innovation Through Binational Collaboration (US and Israel)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The BARD Food Security Technology Accelerator provides conditional grants of up to $1 million to support collaborative R&D projects between Israeli and U.S. partners, aiming to accelerate innovations in food security. The program funds projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–6 that combine research and industry expertise, with a focus on climate-resilient agriculture, crop and animal health, and digital farming technologies…[more]
Grants to strengthen the Collaboration Between Türkiye and Brazil
Deadline: 04-May-2026
TÜBİTAK (Türkiye) and CNPq (Brazil) have launched a joint research call to support bilateral projects that generate new scientific knowledge, innovative interpretations, and solutions to technological challenges…[more]
IUCN launches European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund
Deadline: 10-Feb-27
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]
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. The fund focuses on clean water and sanitation, sustainable livelihoods linked to environmental or wildlife conservation, and self-sufficiency through training in farming or income-generating skills. Grants are one-year awards, requiring strong community engagement, robust governance, and a clear exit strategy…[more]
Request for Proposals: Habitat Acquisition Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has launched the Habitat Acquisition Grant 2026–27 to support long-term conservation of fish and wildlife habitats in British Columbia. Grants fund the acquisition of lands with high ecological value, public recreational access, and minimal infrastructure, with annual funding of approximately $500,000. Applications focus on large, ecologically important properties that strengthen landscape-level connectivity and conserve wetlands, grasslands, and other key habitats…[more]
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Management in Thailand’s Tiger Buffer Zones
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026
The UNDP Thailand Tiger Landscape Grant Programme supports civil society organizations (CSOs) in strengthening sustainable production, biodiversity conservation, and investment readiness of local enterprises in tiger landscape buffer zones. Grants of up to USD 90,000 aim to improve MSMEs’ access to financing while delivering measurable outcomes in biodiversity, climate resilience, gender equality, and social inclusion. Projects must integrate social innovation, community participation, and inclusive approaches to maximize long-term environmental and socio-economic impact…[more]
NAB Foundation’s Community Grants Program – Australia
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding up to $25,000 to support community-led projects that enhance disaster preparedness, resilience, and recovery in Australian communities. Grants cover training, recovery initiatives, environmental restoration, and infrastructure improvements. Eligibility extends to charities, social enterprises, start-ups, and local government facilities, with additional Impact Grants available to maximize community benefit…[more]
Yamaha Dealers and Customers Supporting Access to Land for Work and Play (US)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative supports individuals and communities who work and play outdoors, including those relying on off-highway vehicles (OHVs) for riding, camping, hunting, or fishing. The program emphasizes safe and responsible recreation, wildlife conservation, and sustainable access to public lands, ensuring OHV use is balanced with long-term environmental stewardship…[more]
Call for EOIs: Matobo Resilience and Food Systems Partnership (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) Zimbabwe has launched a USD 499,999 consortium partnership opportunity in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, to strengthen climate resilience and food systems…[more]
