April 2022. – Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, is an ally of organizations working for nature conservation. Therefore, we share some funding opportunities that can add to your project to contribute to sustainable development in the country, conservation, promote climate change mitigation measures, promote the care of agrobiodiversity, among others.
- Minor Foundation for Major Challenges: Norwegian trust that funds communication projects that mitigate anthropogenic climate change. Its ultimate goal is to reach as many people as possible in the hope of limiting and helping to prevent global climate change. The thematic areas eligible for funding are (1) climate change and (2) environment and natural resources. Closing date: April 8, 2022. Apply here.
- Grants from New England Biolabs Foundation: Funding opportunity focused on community-based nonprofit organizations working to: (1) conserve biological diversity (terrestrial and marine); (2) sustain cultural diversity (linguistic diversity, as well as traditional knowledge systems and practices); (3) maintain ecosystem services (water, soil, and carbon sequestration); (4) support food sovereignty and economic vitality of local communities; (5) maintain healthy reefs and fisheries (marine environment). There is no closing date. Apply here.
- Fundación Rufford: Offers grants for nature conservation projects in developing countries. As a primary requirement your proposal must be pragmatic in nature and have a substantial and lasting impact. You should also consider the participation of the community within your scope of action. There is no closing date. Submit your proposal here.
- Grant program from OFID: It has several financing schemes that include public sector loans, private sector support and grant financing. Its focus areas are energy, agriculture, water and sanitation, health and education. Its grant program focuses on technical assistance, support for the people of Palestine, energy poverty, HIV/AIDS program, research or similar intellectual activities and emergency relief. There is no closing date. Submit your proposal here.
- Rainforest Trust Support: Partner with local organizations focused on conservation to create new protected areas and safeguard endangered species and intact landscapes. Closing dates: February 1st, June 1st and November 1st. Apply here.
- 4th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication: Award recognizing contributions in any aspect of environmental communication, especially in the areas of biodiversity conservation and climate change, characterized by a particularly innovative approach. Closing date: May 31. Apply here.
- DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America: Seeks proposals to advance three key objectives: strengthen networks of environmental defenders and capacity to promote justice in environmental matters; strengthen the capacity of women environmental defenders to address gender-specific threats and challenges in the field; and enhance measures to prevent and increase accountability for violence against environmental defenders. Closing date: April 23. Apply here.
