naturefunding.org

Funding for nature restoration and conservation, checked against each funder’s own page.

Every deadline, amount and eligibility rule links to the funder’s own page, with the words it rests on and the date we read it. Free, with no paid listings or paid ranking. Built openly by Restoration Scope.

16 open now, 7 open any time93 programmes listedLast checked 1 November 2026

32 of 93 shownOpen calls first, soonest deadline first

Funding programmes. Sortable by deadline, amount and date checked.
Programme and funderRoute ·
CEPF Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot grantsCritical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, run by IUCN Asia Regional OfficeApply directlyOpen2 Nov 20261 day leftThe funder wrote: “Monday, 2 November 2026 (11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time)”Up to $250k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
FUNBIO Chamadas de ProjetosFundo Brasileiro para a Biodiversidade (FUNBIO)Apply directlyOpen9 Nov 20268 days leftThe funder wrote: “até o dia 09 de novembro de 2026”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Forest Action FacilityForest Action Facility (established by IUCN and KfW)Apply directlyOpen12 Nov 202611 days leftThe funder wrote: “12 November 2026 until 11:59 PM (Ecuador Time)”$1m–$1.3m USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Global EbA Fund Medium-Size GrantsInternational Climate Initiative (IKI), German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN), run by IUCNApply directlyOpen16 Nov 202615 days leftThe funder wrote: “16 November, 2026”Up to $500k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) Grants ProgramEnvironmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA)Apply directlyOpen16 Nov 202615 days leftThe funder wrote: “1:00 p.m. November 16, 2026 (Mon)”Up to ¥8m JPYChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Darwin Plus LocalDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), run by NIRASApply directlyOpen23 Nov 202622 days leftThe funder wrote: “Monday 23rd November 2026”Up to £50k GBPUp to £20,000 for individualsChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund ExtraDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), run by NIRASApply directlyOpen23 Nov 202622 days leftThe funder wrote: “Monday 23rd November 2026”£600k–£1.5m GBPChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund MainDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), run by NIRASApply directlyOpen23 Nov 202622 days leftThe funder wrote: “Monday 23rd November 2026”£75k–£600k GBPChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) Grant ProgramKeidanren Nature Conservation Council, run by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (trustee)Apply directlyOpen1 Dec 202630 days leftThe funder wrote: “December 1, 2026 17:00* (JST)”Up to ¥20m JPY a yearCollaboration grants, for projects run jointly by several NGOsChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
BESTLIFE2030 grants for biodiversity in EU OverseasEuropean Union (LIFE Programme, CINEA), run by IUCN EU Representative OfficeApply directlyOpen8 Dec 202637 days leftThe funder wrote: “8 December 2026 at 14:00 CET”Up to €100k EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
IKI Medium GrantsGerman Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), run by IKI Office at Zukunft - Umwelt - Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbHApply directlyOpen12 Jan 202772 days leftThe funder wrote: “closes on 12 January 2027 at 11.59 am (CET)”€300k–€800k EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response FundEuropean Union, run by IUCN Save Our SpeciesApply directlyOpen10 Feb 2027101 days leftThe funder wrote: “10 February 2027, 14:00 (CEST)”€10k–€50k EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund EvidenceDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), run by NIRASApply directlyOpen15 Feb 2027106 days leftThe funder wrote: “Monday 15th February 2027”£20k–£150k GBPChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (BNCFF)Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, run by IUCNApply directlyOpenDate not statedThe funder wrote: “An Expression of Interest (EOI) is currently open for project developers in Cabo Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Vanuatu.”Usually €50k–€200k EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Ecosia tree-planting partnershipsEcosiaApply directlyPaid partnership, not a grantOpenDate not statedThe funder wrote: “Do you work at a tree-planting organization and want to work with us? We would love to hear from you! Apply now!”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Rainforest Trust Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards (USD 250,000 and above)Rainforest TrustApply directlyOpenDeadlines on 1 March, 1 July and 1 OctoberThe funder wrote: “Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards of $250,000 and above: March 1 • July 1 • October 1 of each calendar year”From $250k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust small grants (conservation)Ernest Kleinwort Charitable TrustApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “Applications for Small Grants may be made at any time.”Up to £10k GBPChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
IDEA WILD equipment grantsIDEA WILDApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “IDEA WILD Is Currently Accepting Applications From ALL Countries”Less than $1.5k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Rainforest Trust Feasibility AwardsRainforest TrustApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “Concept notes are accepted anytime, and reviewed within 1-2 months.”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Rainforest Trust Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards (under USD 250,000)Rainforest TrustApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “Concept notes are accepted anytime, and reviewed within 1-2 months.”Less than $250k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Rapid Response FacilityRapid Response Facility (Fauna & Flora and UNESCO)Apply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “Applications are accepted throughout the year, ensuring support is available whenever emergencies arise.”Up to $40k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Rufford Small GrantsThe Rufford FoundationApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “There are no deadlines - applications can be submitted at any time of year.”£7k–£18k GBPChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Waitt Foundation Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) GrantsWaitt FoundationApply directlyRollingAny timeThe funder wrote: “There are no deadlines for submitting an application.”Up to $20k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
IKI Small GrantsGerman Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), run by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Apply directlyUpcomingExpected 15 November 2026Closes 8 Jan 2027: “the application period will be closed on 8 January 2027”€60k–€200k EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
New England Biolabs Foundation international grantsNew England Biolabs FoundationApply directlyUpcomingOpens 15 Nov 2026Closes 8 Jan 2027: “LOIs accepted: 15 November 2026 to 8 January 2027”$5k–$15k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
New England Biolabs Foundation local grants (North Shore of Massachusetts)New England Biolabs FoundationApply directlyUpcomingOpens 15 Nov 2026Closes 8 Jan 2027: “LOIs accepted: 15 November 2026 to 8 January 2027”$4k–$10k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
IKI Large Grants (thematic and country priorities)German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), run by IKI Office at Zukunft - Umwelt - Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbHApply directlyUpcomingOpens 17 Nov 2026Closes 9 Feb 2027: “9 February 2027: Call ends”€5m–€20m EURChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund small grantsMohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation FundApply directlyUpcomingOpens 4 Jan 2027Closes 31 Jan 2027: “Closes 31/01/27”Up to $25k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Save Our Seas Foundation Small GrantsSave Our Seas FoundationApply directlyUpcomingExpected mid-March 2027The funder wrote: “Stage I: is CLOSED and will open again mid-March 2027”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
AEON Environmental Foundation Environmental Activity GrantAEON Environmental FoundationApply directlyUpcomingExpected June 2027The funder wrote: “次回、第37回助成公募は、2027年6月から開始予定です。”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
PADI AWARE Foundation Community Grant ProgramPADI AWARE FoundationApply directlyUpcomingExpected 2027The funder wrote: “The next round opens in 2027 and dates will be posted here once they are confirmed.”Up to $10k USDChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026
Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone GrantsSave Our Seas FoundationApply directlyUpcomingExpected mid-March 2028The funder wrote: “Applications for the Keystone Grant are CLOSED and will open again mid-March 2028.”Amount not statedChecked 1 Nov 2026Apply directlyChecked 1 Nov 2026