naturefunding.org
← All funding

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

From The Iris Project

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.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Expected to open March 2027

The funder says: “The Iris Prize 2027 will open in March.”

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from theirisproject.org · how to apply unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

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.

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

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: theirisproject.org · the prize
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.

Who can apply

Individuals and Community groups

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

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

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

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation

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

The call

Upcoming

2027 Iris Prize

Expected March 2027
Call page
Status

Upcoming

The Iris Prize 2027 will open in March.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: theirisproject.org · how to apply
Opens

Expected March 2027

The Iris Prize 2027 will open in March.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: theirisproject.org · how to apply
Deadline

Not found on the call page

Ready to apply to 2027 Iris Prize?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

Every fact above links to the page we read it from. If a deadline, amount or rule has changed, tell us and we will check it against the funder’s page.

Both open a pre-filled issue on GitHub (a free account is needed). Listings can’t be bought.