# Grants for nature restoration and conservation in United Kingdom

105 grants and funding programmes take nature restoration and conservation projects in United Kingdom: 43 name United Kingdom, 28 cover all of Europe and 34 are open worldwide. 20 are open now.

Each programme links to its page, where every fact carries its source and quote. All data: https://naturefunding.org/data.json (field guide: https://naturefunding.org/data/). Every programme on naturefunding.org: https://naturefunding.org/index.md.

## Open now, soonest deadline first (20)

- [European Open Rivers Programme](https://naturefunding.org/p/european-open-rivers/), Arcadia Fund: Open: apply by 13 November 2026, 13:00 (CET). The funder gives the deadline as “13:00 CET on 13th November 2026”. Amount: Up to €100,000 EUR (Cap applies to barrier identification and prioritisation grants only; most other grants have no maximum). Where: Greater Europe. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Global EbA Fund Medium-Size Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/iucn-eba-medium-grants/), International Climate Initiative (IKI), German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN): Open: apply by 16 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “16 November, 2026”. Amount: Up to $500,000 USD. Where: Global or thematic projects, or ODA-eligible countries. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) Grants Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/jfge/), Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA): Open: apply by 16 November 2026, 13:00 (Asia/Tokyo). The funder gives the deadline as “1:00 p.m. November 16, 2026 (Mon)”. Amount: Up to ¥8,000,000 JPY. Where: Japan and developing regions (DAC list of ODA recipients). Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [FCC Community Action Fund (biodiversity, Object DA)](https://naturefunding.org/p/fcc-community-action-fund/), FCC Communities Foundation: Open: apply by 18 November 2026, 17:00 (Europe/London). The funder gives the deadline as “5.00pm on 18 November 2026”. Amount: £10,000 to £100,000 GBP. Where: England (sites within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment waste facility). Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Green Spark Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/green-spark-fund/), Communities for Nature: Open: apply by 30 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “November 30, 2026 Applications Close”. Amount: Up to £2,000 GBP. Where: Worldwide. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Indigenous organisations and Social enterprises. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Peatland Restoration Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/nrw-peatland-restoration-grant/), Natural Resources Wales (National Peatland Action Programme): Open: apply by 30 November 2026, 23:59 (Europe/London). The funder gives the deadline as “23:59 on 30 November 2026”. Amount: £10,000 to £250,000 GBP. Where: Wales. Who: Individuals, Government bodies, NGOs, Research institutions and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Riverwoods Development Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/riverwoods-development-grant/), Scottish Wildlife Trust (Riverwoods Blueprint Project): Open: apply by 1 December 2026, 12:00 (Europe/London). The funder gives the deadline as “12 noon on 1 December 2026”. Amount: Usually £10,000 to £20,000 GBP. Where: Scotland. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [BESTLIFE2030 grants for biodiversity in EU Overseas](https://naturefunding.org/p/iucn-best/), European Union (LIFE Programme, CINEA): Open (Third call for proposals (concept notes)): apply by 8 December 2026, 14:00 (CET). The funder gives the deadline as “8 December 2026 at 14:00 CET”. Amount: Up to €100,000 EUR. Where: EU outermost regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). Who: NGOs, Community groups, Companies, Research institutions and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [UK Community Tree Planting Programme](https://naturefunding.org/p/itf-uk-community-tree-planting/), International Tree Foundation: Open: apply by 11 December 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “Friday 11th December 2026”. Where: United Kingdom. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Social enterprises and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/sophie-danforth-conservation-biology-fund/), Roger Williams Park Zoo and Rhode Island Zoological Society: Open: apply by 1 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “January 1, 2027”. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [IKI Medium Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/iki-medium-grants/), German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN): Open (IKI Medium Grants Call 2026): apply by 12 January 2027, 11:59 (CET). The funder gives the deadline as “closes on 12 January 2027 at 11.59 am (CET)”. Amount: €300,000 to €800,000 EUR. Where: Developing and emerging economies. Who: NGOs, Research institutions and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Horizon Europe: Living labs co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems](https://naturefunding.org/p/horizon-europe-restoration-living-labs/), European Commission: Open: apply by 14 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “14 Jan 2027”. Amount: Usually €10,000,000 EUR (Around EUR 10 million per project; proposals may request other amounts). Where: Living labs in at least three EU Member States and/or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Who: NGOs, Research institutions, Government bodies and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Centenary Partners Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/norfolk-wildlife-trust-centenary-partners-fund/), Norfolk Wildlife Trust (funded by nine business Centenary Partners): Open: apply by 22 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “Friday 22 January 2027”. Amount: £500 to £1,500 GBP. Where: Norfolk, England. Who: Community groups, Social enterprises and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Community Nature Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/peak-district-community-nature-fund/), Peak District National Park Foundation: Open (January 2027 round): apply by 29 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “29th January 2027”. Amount: £500 to £5,000 GBP. Where: Peak District National Park, England. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies, Individuals and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Branch Out Landscape Connectivity fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/northumbrian-water-branch-out-landscape/), Northumbrian Water Limited: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Amount: From £10,000 GBP. Where: Northumbrian Water / Essex & Suffolk Water operating catchments. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Individuals, Government bodies and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Communities Working for Nature Recovery](https://naturefunding.org/p/bannau-communities-working-for-nature-recovery/), Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. No application deadline is stated; the second round runs until March 2027. Amount: Up to £5,000 GBP. Where: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales. Who: Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Ecosia tree-planting partnerships](https://naturefunding.org/p/ecosia-tree-planting-partnerships/), Ecosia: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Environment Programme](https://naturefunding.org/p/oak-foundation-environment/), Oak Foundation: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Where: Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe (varies by sub-programme). Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Landscape Connections](https://naturefunding.org/p/nlhf-landscape-connections/), The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Amount: £250,000 to £10,000,000 GBP. Where: United Kingdom. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rainforest Trust Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards (USD 250,000 and above)](https://naturefunding.org/p/rainforest-trust-area-creation-awards-large/), Rainforest Trust: Open, with dates each year: Deadlines on 1 March, 1 July and 1 October. The page gives no year, so check which date comes next. Amount: From $250,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Open any time (rolling) (15)

- [Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/big-chalk-nature-recovery-fund/), Big Chalk partnership (Protected Landscapes Partnership, supported by Defra): Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £1,000 to £100,000 GBP (Larger awards are available exceptionally.). Where: Southern England (chalk and limestone landscapes). Who: NGOs, Community groups, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust small grants (conservation)](https://naturefunding.org/p/ekct-small-grants/), Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to £10,000 GBP. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [IDEA WILD equipment grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/idea-wild-equipment-grants/), IDEA WILD: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Less than $1,500 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: Individuals. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Marine Conservation Action Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/neaq-mcaf/), New England Aquarium: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: $1,000 to $12,000 USD. Where: low- and middle-income countries around the globe. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [National Lottery Awards for All England: Environment](https://naturefunding.org/p/nlcf-awards-for-all-england-environment/), The National Lottery Community Fund: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £300 to £20,000 GBP. Where: England. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/neighbourhood-ecosystem-fund/), Carman Family Foundation and the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to £13,500 GBP. Where: Scotland. Who: Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Our Natural World grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/esmee-fairbairn-our-natural-world/), Esmée Fairbairn Foundation: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: From £30,000 GBP. Where: United Kingdom. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rainforest Trust Feasibility Awards](https://naturefunding.org/p/rainforest-trust-feasibility-awards/), Rainforest Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rainforest Trust Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards (under USD 250,000)](https://naturefunding.org/p/rainforest-trust-area-creation-awards/), Rainforest Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Less than $250,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rapid Response Facility](https://naturefunding.org/p/rrf/), Rapid Response Facility (Fauna & Flora and UNESCO): Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to $40,000 USD. Where: Countries eligible for official development assistance (OECD). Who: Government bodies, NGOs and Companies. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Rufford Small Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/rufford-small-grants/), The Rufford Foundation: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £7,000 to £18,000 GBP. Where: Emerging or developing economy countries. Who: Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Sea-Changers Small Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/sea-changers-small-grants/), Sea-Changers: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to £500 GBP. Where: UK and the British Isles. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Small Eco Awards](https://naturefunding.org/p/tnlcf-small-eco-awards/), The National Lottery Community Fund: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £300 to £20,000 GBP. Where: Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Social enterprises and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [WWCE Community Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/wwce-community-fund/), Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to £5,000 GBP. Where: Wiltshire, England. Who: Community groups. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [YDMT Community Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/ydmt-community-grants/), Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Usually £1,000 to £5,000 GBP. Where: Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale. Who: Government bodies, Community groups, Social enterprises, NGOs, Individuals and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Upcoming (16)

- [IKI Small Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/iki-small-grants/), German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN): Upcoming: expected to open 15 November 2026. Closes 8 January 2027. Subject to funding approval. Amount: €60,000 to €200,000 EUR. Where: ODA-eligible countries. Who: NGOs and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [IKI Large Grants (thematic and country priorities)](https://naturefunding.org/p/iki-large-grants/), German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN): Upcoming (IKI Large Grants Call 2026): opens 17 November 2026. Closes 9 February 2027. Amount: €5,000,000 to €20,000,000 EUR. Where: Developing and emerging countries. Who: NGOs, Research institutions and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Habitat and Biodiversity Grants Scheme](https://naturefunding.org/p/veolia-trust-habitat-biodiversity/), Veolia Environmental Trust (Landfill Communities Fund): Upcoming (Round opening 26 November 2026): opens 26 November 2026. Closes 7 January 2027, 12:00 (Europe/London). Amount: £10,000 to £75,000 GBP (Requests over £75,000 are considered from registered charities, environmental bodies or local authorities). Where: England, within 10 miles of an eligible landfill site. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Scottish Rivers Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/scottish-rivers-fund/), Scottish Rivers Fund: Upcoming: expected to open End of 2026. Where: Scotland. Who: NGOs and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Branch Out fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/northumbrian-water-branch-out/), Northumbrian Water Limited: Upcoming: opens 1 January 2027. Closes 31 March 2027. Amount: £1 to £10,000 GBP. Where: Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water areas. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund small grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/mbz-species-conservation-fund/), Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Upcoming (January 2027 window): opens 4 January 2027. Closes 31 January 2027. Amount: Up to $25,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Anglian Water's Thriving Communities Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/anglian-water-thriving-communities-fund/), Anglian Water: Upcoming: opening date not announced yet. Closes 1 February 2027. Route for grants up to £50,000; larger grants go through an expression of interest first.. Amount: £5,000 to £100,000 GBP. Where: Anglian Water region (East of England and Hartlepool). Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes)](https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/), The Iris Project: Upcoming: expected to open March 2027. Amount: $5,000 to $15,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: Individuals and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Save Our Seas Foundation Small Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/save-our-seas-small-grants/), Save Our Seas Foundation: Upcoming: expected to open mid-March 2027. Where: Worldwide. Who: Individuals and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Horizon Europe: Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species](https://naturefunding.org/p/horizon-europe-invasive-species-living-labs/), European Commission: Upcoming: opens 20 April 2027. Closes 22 September 2027, 17:00 (Europe/Brussels). The Commission may move the opening by up to a month either way and may delay the deadline by up to two months.. Amount: Usually €8,000,000 EUR (Around EUR 8 million per project; proposals may request other amounts). Where: Living labs in at least three EU Member States and/or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Who: NGOs, Research institutions, Government bodies and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Ma Earth Funding Rounds](https://naturefunding.org/p/ma-earth-funding-round/), Ma Earth Foundation: Upcoming: opens 22 April 2027. Amount: $2,000 to $15,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Indigenous organisations. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [AEON Environmental Foundation Environmental Activity Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/aeon-environmental-grant/), AEON Environmental Foundation: Upcoming (37th round (2027)): expected to open June 2027. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rewilding Challenge Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/rewilding-challenge-fund/), Rewilding Britain: Upcoming: expected to open 2027. Amount: Up to £100,000 GBP a year. Where: England, Wales and Scotland. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Urban Forestry Challenge Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/future-woodlands-urban-forestry-challenge-fund/), Future Woodlands Scotland: Upcoming: expected to open early 2027. Amount: £2,000 to £100,000 GBP. Where: Urban areas in Scotland. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/save-our-seas-keystone-grants/), Save Our Seas Foundation: Upcoming (2028 Keystone Grant round): expected to open mid-March 2028. Where: Worldwide. Who: Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [HIEF grants for community-led nature protection and restoration](https://naturefunding.org/p/hief-community-grants/), Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF): Upcoming: opening date not announced yet. Next deadline expected late February to early March 2027; exact dates before end of 2026. Amount: £5,000 to £20,000 GBP. Where: Scottish Highlands and Islands. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Research institutions and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Through a partner or by invitation only (5)

- [Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/cepf/), Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Apply through a partner programme, not the funder. Where: Biodiversity hotspots where CEPF currently works. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Research institutions. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM)](https://naturefunding.org/p/fao-flrm/), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Apply through a partner programme, not the funder. Where: Worldwide. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [GEF Small Grants Programme](https://naturefunding.org/p/gef-sgp/), Global Environment Facility: Apply through a partner programme, not the funder. 6 partner programmes are open now. Amount: Up to $75,000 USD. Where: SGP participating countries. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [RAN Protect an Acre (Community Action Grants)](https://naturefunding.org/p/ran-protect-an-acre/), Rainforest Action Network: Invitation only: the funder picks its grantees and does not take unsolicited proposals. Amount: Usually $5,000 to $15,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: Indigenous organisations and Community groups. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Seacology island conservation grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/seacology-island-grants/), Seacology: Invitation only: the funder picks its grantees and does not take unsolicited proposals. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 1 November 2026.

## No call found (14)

- [Arbor Day Foundation planting partners](https://naturefunding.org/p/arbor-day-planting-partners/), Arbor Day Foundation: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Worldwide. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Dulverton Trust Conservation grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/dulverton-trust-conservation/), The Dulverton Trust: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: United Kingdom. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme: Restoration and Planning Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/elsp-restoration-grants/), Arcadia: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Biogeographical Europe. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust medium grants (conservation)](https://naturefunding.org/p/ekct-medium-grants/), Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust: Windows each year: 4 January to 4 February, 18 April to 12 May, 10 July to 13 August, and 9 October to 12 November. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: £10,001 to £20,000 GBP. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Loro Parque Fundación annual conservation project call](https://naturefunding.org/p/loro-parque-fundacion-conservation-call/), Loro Parque Fundación: Windows each year: Proposals close on 31 July; the 2027 call opened in June 2026. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Martin Wills Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/hdh-wills-martin-wills-fund/), HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust: Windows each year: Applications open 1 April to 31 August; decisions in early December. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Usually £5,000 to £20,000 GBP. Where: United Kingdom and Ireland. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust](https://naturefunding.org/p/hdh-wills-martin-wills-wildlife-maintenance-trust/), HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Amount: Usually £1,000 to £3,000 GBP. Where: United Kingdom and Ireland. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Natural Networks LNRS Delivery Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/worcestershire-natural-networks-lnrs-delivery-fund/), Worcestershire County Council: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Amount: £5,000 to £50,000 GBP (Funds up to 75% of eligible project costs). Where: Worcestershire, England. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Companies and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Peatland Restoration Sector Capacity Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/defra-peatland-sector-capacity/), Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs): Windows each year: Opens each summer; the first window was scheduled for June and July.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Up to £20,000 GBP a year. Where: England. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [ReNature Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/south-downs-renature-fund/), South Downs National Park Trust: Windows each year: Deadlines are 1 April and 1 October each year; enquiry form first.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: £2,000 to £25,000 GBP (Towards capital costs.). Where: South Downs National Park. Who: Government bodies, NGOs, Social enterprises and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rewilding Innovation Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/rewilding-innovation-fund/), Rewilding Britain: Windows each year: Two rounds a year, typically summer and new year. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Up to £15,000 GBP (Majority of grants expected under £10,000). Where: Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Who: Community groups, Government bodies, Individuals and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Sea-Changers Main Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/sea-changers-main-grants/), Sea-Changers: Windows each year: Deadlines on 31 March and 30 September each year.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: £500 to £2,500 GBP. Where: UK and the British Isles. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [SMEEF competitive grant rounds](https://naturefunding.org/p/smeef/), Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF): No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: UK-based applicants; projects delivered in Scotland. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [South Nature and Climate Action Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/south-oxfordshire-nature-climate-fund/), South Oxfordshire District Council: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Amount: £250 to £10,000 GBP. Where: South Oxfordshire district, England. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Closed, most recently closed first (35)

- [AArk Granting Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/amphibian-ark-granting-program/), Amphibian Ark: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $7,000 USD (Program grants: up to US$7,000 in the first year, with smaller sums in years 2 and 3). Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/apache-tree-grant-program/), APA Corporation: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: United States and United Kingdom. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Branching Out Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/tree-council-branching-out-fund/), The Tree Council: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £250 to £2,500 GBP (Per application). Where: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/cbot-endangered-species-fund/), Chicago Zoological Society (Brookfield Zoo Chicago): No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Fondation Franklinia calls for proposals](https://naturefunding.org/p/fondation-franklinia/), Fondation Franklinia: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Worldwide. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/gef-sgp-cso-challenge/), Global Environment Facility: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $300,000 USD. Where: GEF SGP-eligible recipient countries. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Hertfordshire Zoo Conservation Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/hertfordshire-zoo-conservation-grants/), Hertfordshire Zoo (Zoological Society of Hertfordshire): No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to £1,000 GBP (Per project; one year only). Where: Worldwide. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Highland Nature Restoration Fund Community Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/highland-nature-restoration-fund/), Scottish Government: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £2,000 to £25,000 GBP. Where: Highland, Scotland. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme](https://naturefunding.org/p/wales-landfill-disposals-tax-communities-scheme/), Welsh Government: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £5,000 to £49,999 GBP (Plus one nationally significant project a year of £50,000 to £250,000). Where: Wales, within five miles of eligible waste sites. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/tree-council-network-rail/), The Tree Council (with Network Rail): No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £2,500 to £10,000 GBP. Where: England, Scotland and Wales. Who: Government bodies, NGOs, Community groups and Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Parrot Conservation Grants Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/parrot-conservation-grants/), World Parrot Trust: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Two For The Trails Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/athletic-brewing-two-for-the-trails/), Athletic Brewing Company: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $500 to $50,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Wildlife Fund project grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/dierenpark-amersfoort-wildlife-fund/), Dierenpark Amersfoort Wildlife Fund: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Usually €1,000 to €5,000 EUR (Previously approved grants; higher requests need a detailed budget). Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Trees Outside Woodland Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/tree-council-trees-outside-woodland/), The Tree Council (with Defra): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 31 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £10,000 to £40,000 GBP. Where: England. Who: Government bodies and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [CLP Future Conservationist Award](https://naturefunding.org/p/clp-future-conservationist-award/), Conservation Leadership Programme (BirdLife International, Fauna & Flora, Wildlife Conservation Society): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 30 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $15,000 USD. Where: Low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern and South-eastern Europe and the Middle East. Who: Individuals. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Whitley Award](https://naturefunding.org/p/whitley-award/), Whitley Fund for Nature: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 30 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to £50,000 GBP. Where: Countries not classified as a High-Income Economy by the World Bank (with listed exceptions). Who: Individuals. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Global EbA Fund Small-Size Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/iucn-eba-small-grants/), International Climate Initiative (IKI), German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 26 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $250,000 USD. Where: Global or thematic projects, or ODA-eligible countries. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Companies. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [DIMFE call for projects](https://naturefunding.org/p/dimfe-call-for-projects/), Donors' Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 15 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: €100,000 to €500,000 EUR. Where: Mediterranean basin. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Companies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [SWOT Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/swot-grants/), State of the World's Sea Turtles (SWOT): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 9 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $1,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [LIFE Nature and Biodiversity: Standard Action Projects](https://naturefunding.org/p/eu-life-nature/), European Commission: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 22 September 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories), listed EEA countries and countries associated to the LIFE Programme. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Companies and Research institutions. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [EDGE Fellowship](https://naturefunding.org/p/zsl-edge-fellowship/), Zoological Society of London (EDGE of Existence): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 26 August 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £15,000 GBP. Where: Countries outside the G12, EU, New Zealand and South Korea. Who: Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Nature Networks Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/nature-networks-fund-wales/), Welsh Government: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 5 August 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £250,000 to £1,000,000 GBP. Where: Wales. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Conservation Nation Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/conservation-nation-grants/), Conservation Nation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 15 July 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $5,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation call for projects](https://naturefunding.org/p/fpa2-call-for-projects/), Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 30 June 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Mediterranean, polar zones, Least Developed Countries according to the UN classification. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Zoo Miami Wildlife Conservation Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/zoo-miami-wildlife-conservation-fund/), Zoo Miami: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 1 June 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $5,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs, Individuals and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [PTES Conservation Insight Grants (worldwide)](https://naturefunding.org/p/ptes-conservation-insight-grants/), People's Trust for Endangered Species: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 28 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £3,000 to £10,000 GBP a year (Up to £20,000 in total). Where: The UK, UK overseas territories or any country not classified by the World Bank as high-income. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Enhance the River (River Health and Community Fund)](https://naturefunding.org/p/thames-water-enhance-the-river/), Thames Water: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 27 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to £150,000 GBP. Where: Thames Water supply area. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Social enterprises and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Disney Conservation Fund grant opportunity](https://naturefunding.org/p/disney-conservation-fund/), The Walt Disney Company (Disney Conservation Fund): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 23 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $150,000 USD (Innovation grants up to $50,000). Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [UK Overseas Territories Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/ellerman-ukots-fund/), John Ellerman Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 5 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: UK Overseas Territories. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Taronga Field Conservation Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/taronga-field-conservation-grants/), Taronga Conservation Society Australia: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 20 April 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $20,000 AUD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [AOS Conservation Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/aos-conservation-grants/), American Orchid Society: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 1 April 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [EMPOWER Rivers Community Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/thames21-empower-rivers-community-grant/), Thames21 (funded by the Lund Trust): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 20 March 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to £20,000 GBP. Where: London. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Restoration Returns Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/g20-gli-restoration-returns/), G20 Global Land Initiative: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 15 September 2025; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $17,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Legacy Landscapes Fund grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/legacy-landscapes/), Legacy Landscapes Fund: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 1 September 2025; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $1,000,000 USD a year. Where: Countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). Who: NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Small Grants Programme](https://naturefunding.org/p/stiftung-artenschutz-small-grants/), Stiftung Artenschutz: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 31 July 2024; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to €5,000 EUR. Where: All countries except the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Checked 2 November 2026.