# Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes)

From The Iris Project. Listed on naturefunding.org, a free directory of nature restoration and conservation funding where every fact is read from the funder’s own page or the organisation that runs the programme for it.

- Status, from the check on 2 November 2026: Upcoming: expected to open March 2027.
- How to apply: Apply directly
- Amount: $5,000 to $15,000 USD
- Who can apply: Individuals and Community groups
- Where: Worldwide
- Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines
- Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read
- Restoration approach (our classification): Community conservation
- Last checked: 2 November 2026. Every quote below was read on or after this day.

How to apply, who can apply and where are our categories, from the funder’s words; the quotes are below.
- Listing: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/
- Funder’s programme page: https://theirisproject.org/the-prize

Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Annual prizes of $5,000 to $15,000 for youth-led projects (leaders aged 14 to 24) that protect or restore nature, mainly in the Global South, with mentoring and other support alongside the money.

## The facts, in the funder’s words

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

> “March 1st at 11:00 CET Open call The Iris Prize 2027 will open.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#access

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), amount:** $5,000 to $15,000 USD

> “The Iris Prize $15,000 Awarded to an established project with the potential to replicate and scale. Ages 16-24 The Stem Prize $10,000 Awarded to an existing project established recently and on a small scale. Ages 16-24 The Seed Prize $5,000”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/the-prize, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#amount

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), where:** Worldwide

> “We prioritise initiatives in the Global South, where our support can have a more significant impact. But we also consider exceptional projects from the Global North.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#geography

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), who can apply:** Individuals and Community groups

> “Your project or organisation is led by young people aged 14 to 24.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#applicant_types

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines

> “March 1st at 11:00 CET Open call The Iris Prize 2027 will open.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#window

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#co_finance_required

## The call

### 2027 Iris Prize

Call page: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), 2027 Iris Prize, status:** Upcoming

> “The Iris Prize 2027 will open in March.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#call-2027-status

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), 2027 Iris Prize, opens:** Expected March 2027

> “The Iris Prize 2027 will open in March.”

Source: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#call-2027-opens

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), 2027 Iris Prize, deadline:** Not found on the call page
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#call-2027-deadline

## What the funder asks grantees to report

**Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes), reporting:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/#reporting

## How to cite

naturefunding.org, “Iris Prize for Nature (Iris, Stem and Seed Prizes)”, checked 2 November 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/iris-prize-for-nature/. Data CC BY 4.0. Quotes are the funder’s words; cite the funder’s page for them.

## Something wrong?

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Funders can correct their listing: https://github.com/Restoration-Scope/rs-naturefunding/issues/new?title=Funder+correction%3A+Iris+Prize+for+Nature+%28Iris%2C+Stem+and+Seed+Prizes%29&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Firis-prize-for-nature%2F%0A%0AYour+name%2C+role+and+organisation%3A%0A%0AWhat+should+change%2C+and+the+page+on+your+website+that+says+so%3A%0A%0AWe+change+a+listing+only+after+confirming+it+on+your+own+website.+Listings+can%E2%80%99t+be+bought.%0A&labels=funder-correction