GEF Small Grants Programme
Grants of up to $50,000 are made directly to community-based organisations and non-governmental organisations in recognition of the key role they play as a resource and constituency for environment and development concerns
Goldman Environmental Prize
The world's largest award honoring grassroots environmental activists worth $175,000. The Prize recognises nominated individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk.
Idea Wild
Equipment and supplies for research and conservation work
IFAW Global Disaster Response Fund
Offers physical and financial support for crises involving people or animals, supported by Disney Conservation Fund
National Geographic Explorer
Offers grants to individuals who may be earlier in their career, those looking to establish themselves better in their field, those seeking mentorship from others in their field and beyond, or those who want to grow their network and enhance their impact by joining a global community of National Geographic Explorers. Level I grants are for up to $20,000 and level II grant recipients receive funding of up to $100,000.
People’s Trust for Endangered Species
Award Conservation Insight grants to projects around the world working on species listed by the IUCN as endangered or more threatened. Offer grants up to a maximum total of £20,000 for up to two years.
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Support individuals with new or existing ground-breaking projects that expand knowledge, preserve the environment or improve life on the planet. Prize worth up to 100,000 Swiss francs
Terra Viva Grants
Directory of other funding opportunities
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Fund has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognise leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Its focus is global, and they award up to $25,000 per project.
The Rufford Foundation
Grants of up to £5,000 for small and pilot conservation projects, ranging up to £25,000 for more established projects.
The SEED Initiative
Support for sustainable development projects
Thousand Currents
Partnerships and funding for grassroots groups led by women, youth, and local people in the Global South