Forest Action Facility

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from forestactionfacility.org · funding opportunities unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

FAF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are awarded through open calls for proposals only.

Amount

$1,000,000 to $1,300,000 USD

Funding range USD 1,000,000 - 1,300,000 per project

Where

Central America, Ecuador and Peru funding windows: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador and Peru

There are currently three such windows: Central America (specifically Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama), Ecuador and Peru.

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Companies

FAF awards grants to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international NGOs and intergovernmental organizations with a national office, community-based organizations, Indigenous Peoples' organizations, universities and research institutions, private-sector companies and consortia.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Each call sets a specific geographic and strategic focus, funding range, and timeline

Co-funding required

Yes

Unless otherwise specified, the Applicant Organization's counterpart contribution will be at least 20% of total project costs.

Restoration approach

Reforestation, Natural regeneration, Agroforestry, Protected areas, Community conservation and Sustainable land use

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

Calls (3)

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees report on technical progress and finances periodically during implementation, as set out in the grant agreement, and FAF monitors results.

FAF requires periodic technical and financial reporting throughout implementation and conducts ongoing monitoring to ensure accountability for the results delivered.

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