New England Biolabs Foundation international grants

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nebf.org · gettingstarted 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.

The first step in the process is to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) to us, following the guidelines posted here.

Amount

$5,000 to $15,000 USD

Our international grants range from $5,000 to $15,000, and our local grants range from $4,000 to $10,000.

Where

Selected countries of Central America, Andean South America and West Africa: Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana and Cameroon

Through our grantmaking, we provide financial support in the form of small project grants to grassroots organizations and other NGOs in selected countries and targeted geographies in Central America, Andean South America, and West Africa.

Who can apply

NGOs

New England Biolabs Foundation grants are limited to organizations that hold charitable status in their respective countries.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Our directors meet twice a year to review proposals, and we inform applicants of funding decisions shortly thereafter.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation, Protected areas, Sustainable land use and Coasts and oceans

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

Calls (2)

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees submit an end-of-project report through the online grant system before the final 20% payment, or an interim report if the project is not finished within the one-year grant period.

The foundation must receive your end of project report upon project completion, or an interim report if your project is incomplete by the end of the one-year grant period.

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