SADC TFCA Financing Facility open calls

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from tfcaportal.org · funding opportunities 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.

Our re-granting programme is intended to be flexible and demand-driven, through Calls for Proposals as well as Direct Awards for specific landscapes, as needed.

Amount

€300,000 to €950,000 EUR

Range for the third open call.

Total of €5,700,000 allocated under the EU NaturAfrica funding envelope. Grants range from €300,000 to €950,000 with a minimum of 10% co-financing required.

Where

Transfrontier Conservation Areas in Southern Africa (Africa)

aimed at funding sustainable conservation and green economy projects in Transfrontier Conservation Areas in Southern Africa.

Who can apply

Government bodies, NGOs, Community groups, Companies and Social enterprises

Eligible entities include SMEs, cooperatives, NGOs, and public/private sector entities with relevant experience.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Concept notes must be submitted by 5 PM SAST on 31st March 2026.

Co-funding required

Yes

Grants range from €300,000 to €950,000 with a minimum of 10% co-financing required.

Run by

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

SADC TFCA Financing Facility funds are channelled to TFCAs through a re-granting programme managed by IUCN.

Restoration approach

Protected areas, Species conservation and Community conservation

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

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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